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ACLS Exam A 2024 Questions & Detailed Answers
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Which of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected stroke as early
as possible but no more than 20 min after hospital arrival? - ANS Noncontrast CT
scan of head
Which best describes this rhythm? - ANS Monomorphic Vent Tach
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal
airway? - ANS Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of mandible
You are caring for a pt with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours
ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The pt does not have
any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best for this pt? -
ANS Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible and consider endovascular
therapy
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - ANS Resume
CPR, starting with chest compressions
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive pt? - ANS Agonal gasps
, You are evaluating a 58YO man with chest discomfort. His BP is 92/50 mmHG, his
HR is 92/min, his nonlabored RR is 14/min, and his pulse ox is 97%. Which
assessment step is most important now? - ANS Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted
temperature management after reaching the correct temperature range? - ANS At
least 24 hours
Your rescue team arrives to find a 59YO man lying on the kitchen floor. You
determine that he is unresponsive. What is the next step in your assessment and
management of this pt? - ANS Check the pt's breathing and pulse
(SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe
distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale, diaphoretic, cool to
touch, weak radial pulse, BP 64/40 mmHg, RR 28/min, 89% RA. VTach changed to
VFib.
On the basis of this pt's initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to
the cardiac arrest? - ANS Acute Coronary Syndrome
(SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe
distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale, diaphoretic, cool to
touch, weak radial pulse, BP 64/40 mmHg, RR 28/min, 89% RA. VTach changed to
VFib.
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