Test Prep Test Prep Certifications ACLS Questions & Answers

• Question 201:

  

  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

• Question 202:

  T/F: It is proper treatment to provide oxygen and assist ventilation in a child with cyanosis and poor muscle tone.

  A. True

  B. False

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 203:

  

  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: D

• Question 204:

  

  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: D

• Question 205:

  

  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: I

• Question 206:

  

  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: N

• Question 207:

  A bradycardia rhythm is treated when:

  A. Heart rate is less than 60 per minute with or without symptoms

  B. Blood pressure is less than 100 mmHg systolic with or without symptoms

  C. Chest pain or shortness of breath is present

  D. The patient has an Ml on the 12-lead electrocardiogram

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 208:

  Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the administration of vasopressin during cardiac arrest?

  A. Vasopressin can be administered twice during cardiac arrest

  B. Vasopressin is indicated for VF and pulseless VT prior to the delivery of the first shock

  C. The correct dose of Vasopressin is 40 U administered IV or IO

  D. Vasopressin is recommended instead of epinephrine for the treatment of asystole

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 209:

  A patient is in cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibrillation has been refractory to an initial shock. Of the following, which drug and dose should be administered first by the IV/IO route?

  A. Vasopressin 20 U

  B. Atropine 1 mg

  C. Sodium bicarbonate 50 mEq

  D. Epinephrine 1 mg

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 210:

  A patient with an ST-segment elevation Ml has ongoing chest discomfort. Fibrinolytic therapy has been ordered. Heparin 4000 U IV bolus was administered and a heparin infusion 1000 U per hour is being administered, and Aspirin was not taken by the patient because he had a history of gastritis treated 5 years ago. Your next action is to:

  A. Give 325 mg enteric-coated aspirin rectally

  B. Give aspirin 160 to 325 mg chewed, immediately

  C. Give 75 mg enteric-coated aspirin orally

  D. Substitute clopidogrel 300 mg loading dose

  Correct Answer: B