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Competent adults have the legal right to assign the authority to consent, or withdraw consent for healthcare to an adult of their choosing. true false

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In stable patients with narrow QRS tachycardia who are unresponsive to adenosine, which drugs can be considered?

beta blocker (metoprolol, atenolol, etc.) calcium channel blocker (verapamil, diltiazem, etc.) lidocaine 1 and 2 only

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It is better to use a full-sized, standard defibrillator than an automated external defibrillator (AED). true false

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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: 1 and 2 only

The best answer is: false

Based on this patient’s presenting complaint and symptoms, how likely would this event be cardiac asystole vs. severe transient pauses?

The best answer is: not at all likely that this patient has developed asystolic cardiac arrest vs. a transient pause

Alteplase, Recombinant (rtPA); Streptokinase; Reteplase Recombinant; and Tenecteplase are all:

The best answer is: fibrinolytic agents

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)

Epinephrine is always required to treat unstable bradycardia in children.

The best answer is: false

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

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

The best answer is: all of the above

Which of the following are potential underlying causes of arrest not responding to treatment?

1. hypothermia

2. toxins

3. tension pneumothorax

4. hypovolemia

The best answer is: (all of the above)

ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: 1 and 2 only

The best answer is: false

Based on this patient’s presenting complaint and symptoms, how likely would this event be cardiac asystole vs. severe transient pauses?

The best answer is: not at all likely that this patient has developed asystolic cardiac arrest vs. a transient pause

Alteplase, Recombinant (rtPA); Streptokinase; Reteplase Recombinant; and Tenecteplase are all:

The best answer is: fibrinolytic agents

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)

Epinephrine is always required to treat unstable bradycardia in children.

The best answer is: false

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

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

The best answer is: all of the above

Which of the following are potential underlying causes of arrest not responding to treatment? 1. hypothermia 2. toxins 3. tension pneumothorax 4. hypovolemia

The best answer is: (all of the above)

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

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

Which of the following are potential underlying causes of arrest not responding to treatment?

1. hypothermia

2. toxins

3. tension pneumothorax

4. hypovolemia