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

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Alteplase, Recombinant (rtPA); Streptokinase; Reteplase Recombinant; and Tenecteplase are all: anti-hypertensive agents fibrinolytic agents anti-inflammatory agents are angiotension converting enzymes

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

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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: fibrinolytic agents

The best answer is: false

Atropine may increase the heart rate by:

The best answer is: all of the above

Emergency cesarean section should be done when:

The best answer is: 4 minutes of resuscitation has failed to return spontaneous circulation

Epinephrine is always required to treat unstable bradycardia in children.

The best answer is: false

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

The best answer is: 2.0 joules/kg

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)

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)

It is always advisable to:

The best answer is: all of the above

ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: fibrinolytic agents

The best answer is: false

Atropine may increase the heart rate by:

The best answer is: all of the above

Emergency cesarean section should be done when:

The best answer is: 4 minutes of resuscitation has failed to return spontaneous circulation

Epinephrine is always required to treat unstable bradycardia in children.

The best answer is: false

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

The best answer is: 2.0 joules/kg

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)

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)

It is always advisable to:

The best answer is: all of the above

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

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