Test Prep ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Exam

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Which of the following rhythms is most commonly present in the first minute following a cardiac arrest in adults?

  • A. ventricular tachycardia
  • B. asystole
  • C. bradycardia
  • D. ventricular fibrillation


Answer : D

SIMULATION -
What is the drug treatment priority list in treating unstable bradycardia?



Answer : See explanation below.

Explanation:
Oxygen, then atropine, then a dopamine drip at 5ג€"20 mcg/kg/min, and then epinephrine at 2ג€"10 mcg/min.

Drugs useful in the treatment of cardiogenic pulmonary edema include (Choose three.)

  • A. furosemide
  • B. verapamil
  • C. morphine
  • D. propanolol
  • E. oxygen


Answer : ACE

An 80-year-old patient presents with severe chest pain. Heart rate is 30 and blood pressure is 60/P mm Hg.
The monitor shows sinus bradycardia. Which drug is indicated first?

  • A. lidocaine 75 mg IV bolus
  • B. isoproterenol infusion at 2ג€"10 mcg/min
  • C. atropine 0.5ג€"1 mg IV
  • D. morphine 2ג€"5 mg IV


Answer : C

Intubation with an endotracheal tube (Choose three.):

  • A. allows adjunctive ventilatory equipment to be used effectively
  • B. decreases the risk of aspiration
  • C. is the first priority in ventricular fibrillation
  • D. if performed improperly may result in only one lung being inflated


Answer : ABD

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