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If reversible airway and/or oxygenation problems are excluded, and the sinus bradycardia needs to be treated, which one of the following would be an acceptable intervention? 1.0 mg epinephrine IV push 0.5 – 1.0 mg atropine IV push a continuous epinephrine infusion a continuous dopamine infusion

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The only known effective treatment for Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) is reversal of the cause.

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An elderly patient’s family should be consulted, and give permission before the do not attempt to resuscitate (DNAR) prescription is written.

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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS

The best answer is: 0.5 – 1.0 mg atropine IV push

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: false

Establishing IV access and providing an advanced airway always takes precedence over defibrillation early in a resuscitation attempt.

The best answer is: false

Pulseless ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation are the same thing and should be treated the same.

The best answer is: false

The best answer is: (all of the above)

Blood can be administered via an intra-osseous device.

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)

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)

It is always advisable to:

The best answer is: all of the above

ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS

The best answer is: 0.5 – 1.0 mg atropine IV push

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: false

Establishing IV access and providing an advanced airway always takes precedence over defibrillation early in a resuscitation attempt.

The best answer is: false

Pulseless ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation are the same thing and should be treated the same.

The best answer is: false

The best answer is: (all of the above)

Blood can be administered via an intra-osseous device.

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)

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)

It is always advisable to:

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

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)