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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS BLS

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: ventricular fibrillation

The best answer is: false

When using an older, conventional defibrillator, (non-biphasic) the recommended energy used for adult defibrillation is:

The best answer is: 360, 360, 360

What symptoms occurring from bradycardia usually indicate the patient has become unstable?

The best answer is: all of the above

If treating a 10-kg infant with oxygen refractory unstable bradycardia, how much epinephrine should be administered?

The best answer is: 1.0 ml of 1:10,000 solution

Which of the following are commonly observed signs of shock in children?

1. pale or mottled skin color

2. skin: cold and moist

3. confusion or reduced level of consciousness

4. prolonged capillary refill

The best answer is: all of the above

Wheezing is caused by:

The best answer is: all of the above

Patients requiring continuous positive airway pressure therapy (mechanical ventilation and/or CPAP) should:

The best answer is: all of the above

Quality CPR includes which of the following?

1. push hard and fast

2. make sure there is full chest recoil with each compression

3. minimize interruptions to CPR (no longer than 10 seconds)

4. hyperventilate (give 1 breath for every 2 compressions)

The best answer is: (1,2,3)

When rescue breaths are given without compressions (support ventilation) to a victim with a pulse, how many breaths per minute should be given to an infant or child? (increase respiratory frequency if the heart rate is slow)

The best answer is: 12 to 20

CPR is important before and after defibrillation.

The best answer is: True

When there are two rescuers on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child, which compression-ventilation ratio should be used?

The best answer is: 15:2

If a manual defibrillator is used on a child 8 years or younger, what dose is recommended?

The best answer is: 2 J/kg for the first shock and 4 J/kg for subsequent shocks

For unresponsive victims of all ages where the likely cause is asphyxial arrest, the lone healthcare provider should:

The best answer is: Deliver 5 cycles, or about 2 minutes, of CPR before leaving the victim to call 911 and get an AED

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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS BLS

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: ventricular fibrillation

The best answer is: false

When using an older, conventional defibrillator, (non-biphasic) the recommended energy used for adult defibrillation is:

The best answer is: 360, 360, 360

What symptoms occurring from bradycardia usually indicate the patient has become unstable?

The best answer is: all of the above

If treating a 10-kg infant with oxygen refractory unstable bradycardia, how much epinephrine should be administered?

The best answer is: 1.0 ml of 1:10,000 solution

Which of the following are commonly observed signs of shock in children? 1. pale or mottled skin color 2. skin: cold and moist 3. confusion or reduced level of consciousness 4. prolonged capillary refill

The best answer is: all of the above

Wheezing is caused by:

The best answer is: all of the above

Patients requiring continuous positive airway pressure therapy (mechanical ventilation and/or CPAP) should:

The best answer is: all of the above

Quality CPR includes which of the following? 1. push hard and fast 2. make sure there is full chest recoil with each compression 3. minimize interruptions to CPR (no longer than 10 seconds) 4. hyperventilate (give 1 breath for every 2 compressions)

The best answer is: (1,2,3)

When rescue breaths are given without compressions (support ventilation) to a victim with a pulse, how many breaths per minute should be given to an infant or child? (increase respiratory frequency if the heart rate is slow)

The best answer is: 12 to 20

CPR is important before and after defibrillation.

The best answer is: True

When there are two rescuers on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child, which compression-ventilation ratio should be used?

The best answer is: 15:2

If a manual defibrillator is used on a child 8 years or younger, what dose is recommended?

The best answer is: 2 J/kg for the first shock and 4 J/kg for subsequent shocks

For unresponsive victims of all ages where the likely cause is asphyxial arrest, the lone healthcare provider should:

The best answer is: Deliver 5 cycles, or about 2 minutes, of CPR before leaving the victim to call 911 and get an AED

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Which of the following are commonly observed signs of shock in children?

1. pale or mottled skin color

2. skin: cold and moist

3. confusion or reduced level of consciousness

4. prolonged capillary refill

Quality CPR includes which of the following?

1. push hard and fast

2. make sure there is full chest recoil with each compression

3. minimize interruptions to CPR (no longer than 10 seconds)

4. hyperventilate (give 1 breath for every 2 compressions)