Cardiac Arrest ACLS Exam Questions with Complete Solutions
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Cardiac Arrest
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Cardiac Arrest
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do?
A. Monitor the patients PETCO2
B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
C. Check the patients pulse
D. Obtain a chest X-Ray - Answer-A. Monitor the patients PETCO2
Which facility is the most appropriate EM...
Cardiac Arrest ACLS Exam Questions
with Complete Solutions
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which
should you do?
A. Monitor the patients PETCO2
B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
C. Check the patients pulse
D. Obtain a chest X-Ray - Answer-A. Monitor the patients PETCO2
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac
arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field?
A. Comprehensive stroke care unit
B. Acute rehabilitation care unit
C. Acute long-term care unit
D. Coronary reperfusion- capable medical center - Answer-D. Coronary reperfusion-
capable medical center
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive
patient?
A. Slow, weak pulse rate
B. Cyanosis
C. Agonal gasps
D. Irregular, weak pulse rate - Answer-C. Agonal gasps
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag?
A. Once every 3 to 4 seconds
B. Once every 5 to 6 seconds
C. Once every 10 seconds
D. Once every 12 seconds - Answer-B. Once every 5 to 6 seconds
In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and
monitor correct placement of the endotracheal tube?
A. Arterial Blood Gases
B. Chest radiography
C. Continuous waveform capnography
D. Hemoglobin levels - Answer-C. Continuous waveform capnography
, You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours
ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does not have
any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment approach is the best for
this patient?
A. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
B. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
C. Order an echocardiogram before fibrinolytic administration
D. Wait for the results of the MRI - Answer-B. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as
possible
What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and
maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac
arrest?
A. 26 C to 28 C
B. 29 C to 31 C
C. 32 C to 36 C
D. 35 C to 37 C - Answer-C. 32 C to 36 C
Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation?
A. 100 mg
B. 150 mg
C. 250 mg
D. 300 mg - Answer-D. 300 mg
Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team?
A. Improving care for patients admitted to critical care units
B. Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
C. providing diagnostic consultation to emergency department patients
D. Providing online consultation to EMS personnel in the field - Answer-B. Improving
patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
A. Check the ECG for evidence of a rhythm
B. Open the patients airway
C. Determine if a carotid pulse is present
D. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions - Answer-D. Resume CPR, starting
with chest compressions
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