Test Prep Test Prep Certifications ACLS Questions & Answers

• Question 81:

  SIMULATION

  Describe a unique characteristic of the heart muscle itself that is not found in any other muscle in the body.

  A. Cardiac muscle is unique in that it contains its own conductive system.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 82:

  SIMULATION

  Describe the function of the arteries that are located within the body.

  A. Arteries carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 83:

  SIMULATION

  Describe the function of the right ventricle.

  A. The right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs to be oxygenated.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 84:

  SIMULATION

  Describe the function of the left ventricle.

  A. The left ventricle pumps blood to the rest of the body.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 85:

  SIMULATION

  Describe the function of the valves located within the heart.

  A. The valves located within the heart prevent backflow of blood into the chambers from which it came.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 86:

  FILL BLANK

  Inadequate tissue perfusion is the definition of what?

  A. Shock.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 87:

  SIMULATION

  Describe the proper technique for assessing circulation in infants and children.

  A. When assessing the circulatory status of a child, the following need to be examined: the brachial or femoral pulse, peripheral pulses, capillary refill, skin color, and temperature. Blood pressure should be assessed in children over the age of 3.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 88:

  SIMULATION

  Describe the function of the right atrium of the heart.

  A. The right atrium receives blood from the large veins in the body and pumps oxygen-poor blood to the right ventricle.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 89:

  SIMULATION

  Describe the function of the left atrium.

  A. The left atrium receives blood from the pulmonary veins located in the lungs and pumps oxygenated blood to the left ventricle.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 90:

  SIMULATION

  The patient "fainted." Exam reveals an alert patient. BP is 120/80 and respirations are 16/minute. The patient denies chest pain or injuries. The monitor shows the following rhythm. Treatment?

  

  A. O2, IV access, transcutaneous pacer on standby, monitor closely, and rapid transport to a facility for likely permanent pacemaker implantation. (The rhythm above is second-degree AV block, Mobitz type II.)

  Correct Answer: A