ACLS Recertification Test, updated 2022. Questions with accurate answers. 100% proven pass rate
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A pt with STEMI has ongoing chest dicomfort. Heparin 4000 units IV bolus and heparin infusion of
1000 units/hr are being administered. The pt did not take ASA because he has a hx of gastritis, which
was tx 5 years ago. What is the next action?
A. Give ASA 160 to 325 mg to chew
B. Give clopidogr...
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ACLS Recertification Test, updated 2022. Questions with
accurate answers. 100% proven pass rate
A pt with STEMI has ongoing chest dicomfort. Heparin 4000 units IV bolus and heparin infusion of
1000 units/hr are being administered. The pt did not take ASA because he has a hx of gastritis, which
was tx 5 years ago. What is the next action?
A. Give ASA 160 to 325 mg to chew
B. Give clopidogrel 300 mg PO
C. Give enteric-coated ASA 75 mg PO
D. Give enteric-coated ASA 325 mg rectally - ANS-A. Give ASA 160 to 325 mg to chew
A pt is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia. 2 shocks and 1 dose of epinephrine have been given.
Which drug should be given next?
A. Adenosine 6 mg
B. Amiodarone 300 mg
C. Epinephrine 3 mg
D. Lidocaine 0.5 mg/kg - ANS-B. Amiodarone 300 mg
A pt is in cardiac arrest. V fib has been refractory to an initial shock. If no pathway for medication
administration is in place, which method is preferred
A. Central line
B. Endotracheal tube
C. External Jugular vein
D. IV or IO - ANS-D. IV or IO
What is the indicatio for the use of Mg in cardiac arrest?
A. V tach associated with a normal QT interval
, B. shock-refractory monomorphic v tach
C. Pulseless v tach-associated torsades de pointes
D. shock-refractory v fib - ANS-C. Pulseless v tach-associated torsades de pointes
You arrive on the scene with the code team. CRP is in progess. An AED previously advised "no shock
indicated." A rhythm chec now finds asystole. After resuming compressions, which action do you
take next?
A. Call for a pulse check
B. establish IV or IO access
C. Insert a laryneal airway
D. Perform endotracheal intubation - ANS-B. establish IV or IO access
A pt is in cardiac arrest. V fib has been refractory to a second shock. Which drug should be
administered first?
A pt with sinus bradycardia and a HR of 42/min has diaphoresis and a BP of 80/60 mg. What is the
initial dose of atropine?
A. 0.1 mg
B. 0.5 mg
C. 1 mg
D. 3 mg - ANS-B. 0.5 mg
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