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AHA ACLS EXAM (2023/2024) Newest Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
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1 /22ACLS EXAM1.Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do?
A.Monitor the patient's PETCO 2
B.Obtain a 12-lead ECG
C.Check the patient's pulse
D.Obtain a chest x-ray: A. Monitor the patient's PETCO 2
2.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: D. Coronary reperfusion-
capa- ble medical center 2 /223.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: C. Agonal gasps
4.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: B. Once every 5 to 6 seconds
5.In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube?
A.Arterial blood gases 3 /22B.Chest radiography
C.Continuous waveform capnography
D.Hemoglobin levels: C. Continuous waveform capnography
6.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 best for this patient?
A.Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
B.Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
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