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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS BLS

The best answer is: for patients who keep reverting back to the VT

The best answer is: false

The best answer is: true

Would a critically-ill (septic shock, cardiogenic shock or untreatable malignancy) patient developing cardiac arrest benefit more likely from atropine rather than epinephrine?

The best answer is: no

Oral beta blocker drug therapy should be initiated within the first 24 hours of ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) unless contraindicated.

The best answer is: true

It is essential to obtain an arterial blood pressure measurement in order to recognize shock in pediatric patients.

The best answer is: false

The best answer is: (all of the above)

The initial (1st shock) energy level which should be administered for pediatric defibrillation, should be:

The best answer is: 2.0 joules/kg

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

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)

The American Heart Association recommends against using AEDs on infants.

The best answer is: AHA does not have a recommendation for or against the use of AEDs for infants (under 1 year of age)

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

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

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 is important before and after defibrillation.

The best answer is: True

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The best answer is: for patients who keep reverting back to the VT

The best answer is: false

The best answer is: true

Would a critically-ill (septic shock, cardiogenic shock or untreatable malignancy) patient developing cardiac arrest benefit more likely from atropine rather than epinephrine?

The best answer is: no

Oral beta blocker drug therapy should be initiated within the first 24 hours of ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) unless contraindicated.

The best answer is: true

It is essential to obtain an arterial blood pressure measurement in order to recognize shock in pediatric patients.

The best answer is: false

The clinical diagnosis for respiratory failure may include which of the following? 1. decreased level of consciousness associated with a breathing problem 2. cyanosis 3. bradycardia associated with a breathing problem 4. hypercarbia and/or severe hypoxemia (PaCO2 > 50 mmHg and/or a PaO2 < 70 mmHg)

The best answer is: (all of the above)

The initial (1st shock) energy level which should be administered for pediatric defibrillation, should be:

The best answer is: 2.0 joules/kg

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

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)

The American Heart Association recommends against using AEDs on infants.

The best answer is: AHA does not have a recommendation for or against the use of AEDs for infants (under 1 year of age)

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

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

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 is important before and after defibrillation.

The best answer is: True

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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