Test Prep Test Prep Certifications ACLS Questions & Answers

• Question 181:

  T/F: DNR orders require a written order from a physician.

  A. True

  B. False

  Correct Answer: A

  In most jurisdictions.

• Question 182:

  

  Identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer:

  A. Normal sinus rhythm

  B. Sinus tachycardia

  C. Sinus bradycardia

  D. Reentry supraventricular tachycardia

  E. First-degree AV Block

  F. Second-degree AV Block (Mobitz 1 Wenckebach)

  G. Second-degree AV Block (Mobitz II Block)

  H. Third-degree AV Block

  I. Atrial fibrillation

  J. Atrial flutter

  K. Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia

  L. Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia

  M. Coarse ventricular fibrillation

  N. Fine ventricular fibrillation

  O. Agonal rhythm/asystole

  P. Pulseless electrical activity

  Correct Answer: G

• Question 183:

  T/F: An automated defibrillator can accurately diagnose ventricular fibrillation during chest compressions.

  A. True

  B. False

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 184:

  An Advanced Cardiac Life Support card, implies:

  A. expertise in ACLS according to the guidelines of the American Heart Association

  B. certification to prescribe the treatments taught in the ACLS course

  C. qualification to perform the procedures taught in ACLS in a hospital setting

  D. successful completion of a course in ACLS according to the guidelines of the American Heart

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 185:

  T/F: Brain damage, after resuscitation, is evidence of negligence:

  A. True

  B. False

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 186:

  Transcutaneous cardiac pacing is appropriate for the following situations (Choose two.):

  A. sinus bradycardia

  B. sinus bradycardia with hypotension

  C. complete heart block with pulmonary edema

  D. prolonged asystole

  Correct Answer: AB

• Question 187:

  If no contraindications exist, thrombolytic therapy should be given to patients with (Choose three.):

  A. chest pain for 4 hours with clear ST elevation > 1 mm in two adjacent leads

  B. presentation within 12 hours after symptom onset

  C. 6 hours of chest pain and left bundle branch block

  D. 6 hours of chest pain, ST elevation, and age greater than 75 years

  Correct Answer: ACD

• Question 188:

  A patient's heart rate is 40 beats/min with a systolic blood pressure of 50 mm Hg. A transcutaneous

  pacemaker is not available. List the treatments in order of priority:

  Oxygenation, atropine, dopamine, Epinephrine.

  Which of the following drugs are not used in the routine management of an acute MI?

  A. lidocaine

  B. oxygen

  C. nitroglycerin

  D. morphine

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 189:

  An incubated patient develops sudden onset narrow complex tachycardia, at a rate of 130 beats per minute.

  Vital signs are 0-0-0. CPR is in progress. The most important action is:

  A. find the cause of the arrest

  B. give 1 mg epinephrine IVP

  C. give verapamil 5 mg IVP

  D. cardiovert at 360 J

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 190:

  Ventricular fibrillation (Choose three.):

  A. may be mimicked by artifact on the monitor

  B. may produce a peripheral pulse

  C. produces no cardiac output

  D. treated with early defibrillation

  Correct Answer: ACD