ACLS Pre-Test & Answer Key: The Perfect Prep for Your ACLS Exam
At AMRI, we know that practice makes perfect when it comes to successfully passing your ACLS certification or recertification exam on the first try. That’s why we offer a variety of resources like our free ACLS pretest to help you get ready.
Test your knowledge by answering the following five ACLS pretest questions. Then check out the ACLS pretest answers below each question.1.Treatment for sinus tachycardia is:
A. Verapamil
B. Over-drive cardiac pacing
C. Treat the underlying cause
D. None of the above
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2. In asystole, epinephrine is given:
A. 100ml of normal saline mixed with 2.0-2.5 ml. of 1:1,000 epinephrine
B. 1.0 ml of 1:10,000 solution I.V.
C. 2.5ml of 1:10,000 solution I.V.
D. 10 ml. of 1:10,000 solution I.V. unless medical futility exists
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3. What are the major contraindications to administering aspirin initially to the suspect Acute Coronary Syndrome patient?
A. Recent or active GI bleeding
B. Patient sensitive to the taste of the tablets
C. True aspirin allergy
D. A and C only
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4. When do anti-arrhythmic drugs possibly play a role in treating the patient with unstable VT?
A. For patients who keep reverting back to the VT
B. To make electrical conversion easier
C. Never
D. None of the above
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5. The following ECG strip shows:
A. 1st degree AV block with sinus bradycardia
B. 2nd degree type I AV block
C. 2nd degree type II AV block
D. 3rd degree (complete) AV block
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How Did You Score?
Congratulations on completing the ACLS Pretest! If you scored less than 3 out of 5 of the correct answers, you may be interested in purchasing one of the books available through AMRI such as our Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care (Printed 2015) or our Guidelines for CPR/ECC (Printed 2015). These and other ACLS pretest study materials can be found here.
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