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ACLS A+ Exam Questions and Answers
Interruptions in chest compressions are only justifiable for the following interventions - ANSWER-Rhythm/pulse checks, defibrillation, and intubation 
	 
Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? - ANSWER-10 seconds or less 
 
Name three reasons why excessive ventilation should be avoided in cardiac arrest patients - ANSWER-1. Adverse hemodynamic effects from increased intrathoracic pressures 
2. Potential decreases in cerebral blood flow when the PaCO2 drops (ca...
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Interruptions in chest compressions are only justifiable for the following interventions - ANSWER-Rhythm/pulse checks, defibrillation, and intubation 
	 
Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? - ANSWER-10 seconds or less 
 
Name three reasons why excessive ventilation should be avoided in cardiac arrest patients - ANSWER-1. Adverse hemodynamic effects from increased intrathoracic pressures 
2. Potential decreases in cerebral blood flow when the PaCO2 drops (ca...
ACLS Exam Questions and Top Accurate Answers
What are the H's of Cardiac Arrest? - ANSWER-Hypovolemia 
Hypoxia	 
Hydrogen Ion (Acidosis) 
Hyper/Hypokalemia 
Hypothermia 
Hypoglycemia 
 
What are the T's of Cardiac Arrest - ANSWER-Toxins (Overdose) 
Tamponade (Cardiac) 
Tension Pneumothorax 
Trauma 
Thrombosis 
 
How do you manage a V-Fib/Pulseless V-Tach Arrest? - ANSWER-If Witnessed, Defibrilate ASAP 
If Un-Witnessed, CPR for 5 Cycles/2 Minutes 
Defibrillate at Manufacturer's Recommendation 
Establish IV/IO ASAP 
Epinephrine 1mg IVP AS...
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What are the H's of Cardiac Arrest? - ANSWER-Hypovolemia 
Hypoxia	 
Hydrogen Ion (Acidosis) 
Hyper/Hypokalemia 
Hypothermia 
Hypoglycemia 
 
What are the T's of Cardiac Arrest - ANSWER-Toxins (Overdose) 
Tamponade (Cardiac) 
Tension Pneumothorax 
Trauma 
Thrombosis 
 
How do you manage a V-Fib/Pulseless V-Tach Arrest? - ANSWER-If Witnessed, Defibrilate ASAP 
If Un-Witnessed, CPR for 5 Cycles/2 Minutes 
Defibrillate at Manufacturer's Recommendation 
Establish IV/IO ASAP 
Epinephrine 1mg IVP AS...
ACLS quiz Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions
Which are the elements of a system of care? - ANSWER-Structure, processes, system, patient outcome 
	 
What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation equipment? - ANSWER-Structure 
 
Among others, which factor has been associated with improved survival in patients with cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-Immediate high- quality CPR 
 
What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival? - ANSWER-Activation of emergency response 
 
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Which are the elements of a system of care? - ANSWER-Structure, processes, system, patient outcome 
	 
What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation equipment? - ANSWER-Structure 
 
Among others, which factor has been associated with improved survival in patients with cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-Immediate high- quality CPR 
 
What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival? - ANSWER-Activation of emergency response 
 
Wha...
ACLS Flashcards Exam Questions with Complete Answers
During a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine a patient's level of consciousness? 
			 
 
NIHSS 
AVPU model 
Mini-Mental State Exam 
Braden scale - ANSWER-AVPU model 
 
Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment? 
Select all correct options that apply. 
 
Obtaining a medication history 
Assessing adequacy of perfusion 
Checking airway patency 
Obtaining a health history - ANSWER-Assessing adequacy of perfusion 
Checking airway patency 
 
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During a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine a patient's level of consciousness? 
			 
 
NIHSS 
AVPU model 
Mini-Mental State Exam 
Braden scale - ANSWER-AVPU model 
 
Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment? 
Select all correct options that apply. 
 
Obtaining a medication history 
Assessing adequacy of perfusion 
Checking airway patency 
Obtaining a health history - ANSWER-Assessing adequacy of perfusion 
Checking airway patency 
 
A concept that helps...
AHA ACLS Exam Questions and Solved Answers
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 BP is 92/50 and a heart rate of 92/min, non-labored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min and the pulse O2 is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? - ANSWER-Obtaining a 12 lead ECG. 
 
Identification of Chest Disc...
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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 BP is 92/50 and a heart rate of 92/min, non-labored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min and the pulse O2 is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? - ANSWER-Obtaining a 12 lead ECG. 
 
Identification of Chest Disc...
ACLS: Practice Exam Questions and Accurate Answers
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 E...
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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 E...
ACLS Pretest Exam Questions and Answers with Accurately Solved Answers
Sinus Bradycardia - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
	 
Reentry supraventricular tachycardia - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
 
Second-degree AV block (Mobitz II block) - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
 
Agonal rhythm/asystole - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
 
Third-Degree AV block - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting the b...
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Sinus Bradycardia - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
	 
Reentry supraventricular tachycardia - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
 
Second-degree AV block (Mobitz II block) - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
 
Agonal rhythm/asystole - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
 
Third-Degree AV block - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting the b...
ACLS Exam A 2020 Questions and Accurate Answers
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? - ANSWER-Noncontrast CT scan of head 
 
Which best describes this rhythm? - ANSWER-Monomorphic Vent Tach 
 
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? - ANSWER-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 C...
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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? - ANSWER-Noncontrast CT scan of head 
 
Which best describes this rhythm? - ANSWER-Monomorphic Vent Tach 
 
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? - ANSWER-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 C...
ACLS pharmacology Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
A patient with sinus bradycardia and a heart rate of 42 bpm has diaphoresis and a BP of 80/60 mm Hg. What is the initial dose of atropine? - ANSWER-0.5 mg 
	 
When can you use magnesium in cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-pulseless VT associated with torsades de pointes 
 
A patient has a rapid irregular wide-complex tachycardia. The ventricular rate is 138/min. He is asymptomatic, with a blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg. He has a history of angina. What should you do? - ANSWER-Seek expert consultation 
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A patient with sinus bradycardia and a heart rate of 42 bpm has diaphoresis and a BP of 80/60 mm Hg. What is the initial dose of atropine? - ANSWER-0.5 mg 
	 
When can you use magnesium in cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-pulseless VT associated with torsades de pointes 
 
A patient has a rapid irregular wide-complex tachycardia. The ventricular rate is 138/min. He is asymptomatic, with a blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg. He has a history of angina. What should you do? - ANSWER-Seek expert consultation 
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ACLS practice questions and Expert Solved Answers
What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation equipment? 
	 
System	 
Structure	 
Process 
Patient outcome - ANSWER-Structure 
 
What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival? 
 
Activation of emergency response 
Defibrillation 
Advanced resuscitation 
High-quality CPR - ANSWER-Activation of emergency reponse 
 
What are signs of clinical deterioration that would prompt the activation of rapid response system? 
 
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What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation equipment? 
	 
System	 
Structure	 
Process 
Patient outcome - ANSWER-Structure 
 
What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival? 
 
Activation of emergency response 
Defibrillation 
Advanced resuscitation 
High-quality CPR - ANSWER-Activation of emergency reponse 
 
What are signs of clinical deterioration that would prompt the activation of rapid response system? 
 
Sy...