Test Prep Test Prep Certifications ACLS Questions & Answers

• Question 261:

  After initiating CPR, which one of the following treatments should be used first for treating ventricular fibrillation?

  A. intubation

  B. defibrillation

  C. epinephrine IV

  D. lidocaine IV

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 262:

  Traumatic injuries may include all of the following except:

  A. cardiac tamponade

  B. hyperkalemia

  C. shock

  D. tension pneumothorax

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 263:

  AC shock tends to cause?

  A. asystole

  B. respiratory arrest

  C. bradycardia

  D. ventricular fibrillation

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 264:

  In rescuing a near drowning victim, the rescuer should (Choose three.):

  A. compress the chest to drain water from breathing passages.

  B. assure their own safety.

  C. stabilize the cervical spine if a diving accident.

  D. start rescue breathing.

  Correct Answer: BCD

• Question 265:

  Expansion of circulating fluid volume with normal saline is recommended in all cardiac arrests.

  A. True

  B. False

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 266:

  The preferred vein for initial cannulation during CPR is the:

  A. external jugular vein

  B. femoral vein

  C. subclavian vein

  D. antecubital vein

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 267:

  A common lethal complication of lightning strike is:

  A. stroke

  B. cardiac tamponade

  C. congestive heart failure

  D. respiratory arrest

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 268:

  

  Following initiation of CPR and one shock for VF, this rhythm is present on the next rhythm check. A second shock is given and chest compressions are immediately resumed. An IV is in place and no drugs have been given. Bag-mask ventilations are producing visible chest rise. What is your next order?

  A. Prepare to give amiodarone 300 mg IV

  B. Administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 360 Joules (monophasic defibrillator)

  C. Perform endotracheal intubation; administer 100% oxygen

  D. Administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 200 Joules (biphasic defibrillator)

  E. Prepare to give epinephrine 1 mg IV

  Correct Answer: E

• Question 269:

  Calcium chloride should be considered in an overdose of: A. bretylium

  B. epinephrine

  C. verapamil

  D. procainamide

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 270:

  

  This patient suddenly collapsed and is poorly responsive. The patient has a weak carotid pulse. A cardiac monitor, oxygen, and an intravenous line have been initiated. The code cart with all drugs and pF transcutaneous pacer is immediately available. Next you would

  A. Initiate dopamine at 10 to 20 ug/kg per minute and titrate heart rate

  B. Give atropine 1 mg IV up to a total dose of 3 mg

  C. Initiate epinephrine at 2 to 10 ug per minute and titrate heart rate

  D. Initiate dopamine at 2 to 10 ug/kg per minute and titrate heart rate

  E. Begin transcutaneous pacing

  Correct Answer: E