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A high priority once the patient has arrived at the hospital is: draw an arterial blood gas stat request a speech therapy assessment obtain stat CT scan or MRI send for coronary angiography

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Atropine may speed heart rate by blocking vagal response.

true false

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If a patient receiving emergency synchronized cardioversion develops ventricular fibrillation:

immediately begin 2-3 minutes of CPR immediately turn off the synchronizer mode and defibrillate increase the energy and deliver another synchronized shock none of the above

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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS

The best answer is: obtain stat CT scan or MRI

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: immediately turn off the synchronizer mode and defibrillate

IV access should always be established above the diaphragm in the pregnant patient receiving CPR.

The best answer is: true

Which of the following drugs are administered the same for maintenance?

The best answer is: 1 and 3 only

If a patient does not have a shockable ECG rhythm, what is the recommended treatment?

1. continue quality CPR

2. give epinephrine (IV/IO/ETT)

3. find and treat causes

4. shock the patient anyways (jump start the asystolic heart)

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

Which of the following may result in adenosine not being successful in converting a tachyarrhythmia?

The best answer is: all of the above

“Respiratory distress” is defined as:

The best answer is: increased work of breathing

When providing fluid resuscitation, what should be carefully monitored?

1. response to the aggressive fluid administration

2. airway and breathing

3. circulation

4. serum electrolytes

The best answer is: (all of the above)

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

The best answer is: true

ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS

The best answer is: obtain stat CT scan or MRI

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: immediately turn off the synchronizer mode and defibrillate

IV access should always be established above the diaphragm in the pregnant patient receiving CPR.

The best answer is: true

Which of the following drugs are administered the same for maintenance?

The best answer is: 1 and 3 only

If a patient does not have a shockable ECG rhythm, what is the recommended treatment? 1. continue quality CPR 2. give epinephrine (IV/IO/ETT) 3. find and treat causes 4. shock the patient anyways (jump start the asystolic heart)

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

Which of the following may result in adenosine not being successful in converting a tachyarrhythmia?

The best answer is: all of the above

“Respiratory distress” is defined as:

The best answer is: increased work of breathing

When providing fluid resuscitation, what should be carefully monitored? 1. response to the aggressive fluid administration 2. airway and breathing 3. circulation 4. serum electrolytes

The best answer is: (all of the above)

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

The best answer is: true

If a patient does not have a shockable ECG rhythm, what is the recommended treatment?

1. continue quality CPR

2. give epinephrine (IV/IO/ETT)

3. find and treat causes

4. shock the patient anyways (jump start the asystolic heart)

When providing fluid resuscitation, what should be carefully monitored?

1. response to the aggressive fluid administration

2. airway and breathing

3. circulation

4. serum electrolytes