ACLS POST TEST EXAM 2 NEWEST VERSION 2023-2024
ACTUAL 52 QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS RATED A GRADE.
Which best describes this rhythm?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Third-degree
atrioventricular block
What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be
selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted management
after cardiac arrest?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔32 degrees celsius to 36 degrees
celsius
Which is the recommended first intravenous (IV) dose of amiodarone
for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?✔✔
ANSWER✔✔300mg
Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid
response team?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Improving patient outcomes by
identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?✔✔
ANSWER✔✔Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According
to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action
,performed by the EMS team will expedite this patient's care on arrival
and reduce the time to treatment?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Alert the hospital
A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart
failure (CHF). The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood
pressure (BP) of 68/50 mmHg, and a heart rate of 190/min. The
patient's lead II ECG is displayed here. Which best characterizes this
patient's rhythm?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Unstable supraventricular
tachycardia (SVT)
Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man lying on the kitchen
floor. You determine that he is unresponsive. Which is the next step in
your assessment and management of this patient?✔✔
ANSWER✔✔Check the patient's breathing and pulse
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a
pulse check during the BLS Assessment?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔5 to 10
seconds
You instruct a team member to give 0.5 mg atropine IV. Which response
is an example of closed-loop communication?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔"I'll draw
up 0.5 mg of atropine."
What is an effect of excessive ventilation?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Decreased
cardiac output
, If a team member is about to make a mistake during a resuscitation
attempt, which best describes the action that the team leader or other
team members should take?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Address the team
member immediately
Which best describes this rhythm?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Monomorphic
ventricular tachycardia
For STEMI patients, which best describes the recommended maximum
goal time for emergency department door-to-balloon inflation time for
percutaneous coronary intervention?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔90 minutes
Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in
chest compressions?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔10 seconds
Which is one way to minimize interruptions in chest compressions
during CPR?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Continue CPR while the defibrillator
charges
Which best describes an action taken by the team leader to avoid
inefficiencies during a resuscitation attempt?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Clearly
delegate tasks
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