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ACLS PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS For the past 25 minutes, an EMS crew has attempted resuscitation of a patient who originally presented in ventricular fibrillation. After the first shock, the ECG screen displayed asystole, which has persisted despite 2 doses of epinephrine, a ...

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ACLS PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS


For the past 25 minutes, an EMS crew has attempted resuscitation of a patient
who originally presented in ventricular fibrillation. After the first shock, the ECG
screen displayed asystole, which has persisted despite 2 doses of epinephrine, a
fluid bolus, and high-quality CPR. What is your next treatment? - ANSWER-Consider
terminating resuscitive efforts after consulting medical control.


Which is a safe and effective practice within the defibrillation sequence? -
ANSWER-Be sure oxygen is not blowing over the patient's chest during the shock.


During your assessment, your patient suddenly loses consciousness. After calling
for help and determining that the patient is not breathing, you are unsure whether
the patient has a pulse. What is your next action? - ANSWER-Begin chest
compressions.


What is an advantage of using hands-free defibrillation pads instead of
defibrillation paddles? - ANSWER-Hands-free pads allow for a more rapid
defibrillation.


What action is recommended to help minimize interruptions in chest
compressions during CPR? - ANSWER-Continue CPR while charging the
defibrillator.

,Which action is included in the BLS survey? - ANSWER-Early defibrillation


Which drug and dose are recommended for the management of a patient in
refractory ventricular fibrillation? - ANSWER-Amioderone 300mg


What is the appropriate interval for an interruption in chest compressions? -
ANSWER-10 seconds or less


Which of the following is a sign of effective CPR? - ANSWER-PETCO2 ≥10 mm Hg


What is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team (MET) or rapid
response team (RRT)? - ANSWER-Identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration.


Which action improves the quality of chest compressions delivered during a
resuscitation attempt? - ANSWER-Switch providers about every 2 minutes or
every 5 compression cycles.


What is the appropriate ventilation strategy for an adult in respiratory arrest with
a pulse rate of 80/min? - ANSWER-1 breath every 5-6 seconds

, You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency
response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? -
ANSWER-Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min.


You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is
92/50 mm Hg, the heart rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is 14
breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is 97%. What assessment step is
most important now? - ANSWER-Obtaining a 12 lead ECG.


What is the preferred method of access for epi administration during cardiac
arrest in most pts? - ANSWER-Peripheral IV


An AED does not promptly analyze a rythm. What is your next step? - ANSWER-
Begin chest compressions.


You have completed 2 minutes of CPR. The ECG monitor displays the lead II rhythm
below, and the patient has no pulse. Another member of your team resumes chest
compressions, and an IV is in place. What management step is your next priority?
- ANSWER-Administer 1mg of epinephrine


During a pause in CPR, you see this lead II ECG rhythm on the monitor. The patient
has no pulse. What is the next action? - ANSWER-Resume compressions

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