Test Prep Test Prep Certifications ACLS Questions & Answers

• Question 191:

  

  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: M

• Question 192:

  What is the evaluation and treatment for a patient with pulseless electrical activity?

  CPR, rapid fluid challenge, oxygen, check breath sounds bilaterally, and give epinephrine.

  The three most treatable causes of pulseless electrical activity are (Choose three.):

  A. massive pulmonary embolism

  B. cardiac tamponade

  C. hypovolemia

  D. tension pneumothorax

  E. massive myocardial infarction

  Correct Answer: BCD

• Question 193:

  A 70-kg emergency department patient has pulseless electrical activity. An IV is started and a saline infusion is begun. What should the first treatment be?

  A. lidocaine 70 mg

  B. epinephrine 1 mg IV

  C. verapamil 5 mg IV

  D. sodium bicarbonate 1 ampule

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 194:

  T/F: Propranolol increases the pumping function of heart muscle.

  A. True

  B. False

  Correct Answer: B

  Beta-blockers depress contractility.

• Question 195:

  A patient complains of shortness of breath and chest pain radiating to the neck. Blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg and the respiratory rate is 40 per minute. Oxygen and an IV has been started. The monitor shows the following rhythm. What should the next treatment be?

  

  A. carotid massage

  B. lidocaine

  C. sedation, then synchronized cardioversion

  D. adenosine

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 196:

  T/F: Epinephrine increases cerebral and myocardial blood flow during CPR.

  A. False

  B. True

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 197:

  T/F: Epinephrine increases coronary perfusion pressure.

  A. True

  B. False

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 198:

  

  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 199:

  

  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: J

• Question 200:

  

  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: C