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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS BLS

The best answer is: all of the above

The best answer is: all of the above

The best answer is: true

What are the major contraindications to administering aspirin initially to the suspect Acute Coronary Syndrome patient?

The best answer is: 1 and 3 only

If 50 joules fail to convert unstable or pulseless ventricular tachycardia:

The best answer is: increase the joules as necessary until conversion occurs

Adenosine should be given:

1. 0.1 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 6 mg)

2. in an IV closest to the central circulation

3. by slow IV drip infusion

4. followed immediately by a bolus of IV fluid

The best answer is: (1,2,4)

“Respiratory distress” is defined as:

The best answer is: increased work of breathing

Blood can be administered via an intra-osseous device.

The best answer is: true

In the unstable, bradycardic pediatric patient, if assisted ventilation with 100% oxygen fails to bring up the heart rate, CPR is recommended.

The best answer is: true

Cyanosis is most often considered a late sign in pediatric patients.

The best answer is: true

Compressions should depress the chest of the infant and child by

The best answer is: One-third to one-half the depth of the chest

CPR can double or triple the victim’s chance of survival when performed immediately after collapse from ventricular fibrillation sudden cardiac arrest.

The best answer is: True

Would you use a pediatric-specific AED system for a 14-year-old?

The best answer is: No

CPR is important before and after defibrillation.

The best answer is: True

When 2 or more healthcare providers are performing CPR on an infant, compressions should be done with

The best answer is: The 2 thumb-encircling hand technique

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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS BLS

The best answer is: all of the above

The best answer is: all of the above

The best answer is: true

What are the major contraindications to administering aspirin initially to the suspect Acute Coronary Syndrome patient?

The best answer is: 1 and 3 only

If 50 joules fail to convert unstable or pulseless ventricular tachycardia:

The best answer is: increase the joules as necessary until conversion occurs

Adenosine should be given: 1. 0.1 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 6 mg) 2. in an IV closest to the central circulation 3. by slow IV drip infusion 4. followed immediately by a bolus of IV fluid

The best answer is: (1,2,4)

“Respiratory distress” is defined as:

The best answer is: increased work of breathing

Blood can be administered via an intra-osseous device.

The best answer is: true

In the unstable, bradycardic pediatric patient, if assisted ventilation with 100% oxygen fails to bring up the heart rate, CPR is recommended.

The best answer is: true

Cyanosis is most often considered a late sign in pediatric patients.

The best answer is: true

Compressions should depress the chest of the infant and child by

The best answer is: One-third to one-half the depth of the chest

CPR can double or triple the victim’s chance of survival when performed immediately after collapse from ventricular fibrillation sudden cardiac arrest.

The best answer is: True

Would you use a pediatric-specific AED system for a 14-year-old?

The best answer is: No

CPR is important before and after defibrillation.

The best answer is: True

When 2 or more healthcare providers are performing CPR on an infant, compressions should be done with

The best answer is: The 2 thumb-encircling hand technique

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Adenosine should be given:

1. 0.1 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 6 mg)

2. in an IV closest to the central circulation

3. by slow IV drip infusion

4. followed immediately by a bolus of IV fluid