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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS BLS

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: ventricular fibrillation

Initial treatment considerations of the patient with symptoms of cardiac ischemia or infarction should be:

The best answer is: (all of the above)

In cases where stable ventricular tachycardia is likely, which of the following drugs would be acceptable to administer in an attempt to convert the arrhythmia?

The best answer is: d. (b, c only)

Epinephrine can be properly administered down the endotracheal tube during CPR if an IV is not available.

The best answer is: true

It is always advisable to:

The best answer is: all of the above

Crystaloids recommended for fluid resuscitation are:

1. 5% dextrose and water

2. 20% dextrose and water

3. Lactated Ringer’s solution (LR)

4. 0.9 saline solution (NS)

The best answer is: (3,4 only)

The proper treatment of hypercarbia (ventilatory failure – PaCO2 > 70 mmHg) is:

The best answer is: assisted (augmented) ventilation (bag/valve or mechanical ventilation device)

Pediatric patients who develop “unstable” supraventricular or ventricular tachycardia should receive immediately electrical cardioversion.

The best answer is: true

Sudden collapse in the adult is more likely a result of an arrhythmia that may require a defibrillator.

The best answer is: True

CPR can double or triple the victim’s chance of survival when performed immediately after collapse from ventricular fibrillation sudden cardiac arrest.

The best answer is: True

The infant chest should be compressed by the lone healthcare provider

The best answer is: Using 2 or 3 fingers, just below the nipple line

CPR is important before and after defibrillation.

The best answer is: True

When rescue breaths are given without compressions to a victim with a pulse, how many breaths per minute should be given to an infant or child?

The best answer is: 12 to 20

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The best answer is: true

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: ventricular fibrillation

Initial treatment considerations of the patient with symptoms of cardiac ischemia or infarction should be:

The best answer is: (all of the above)

In cases where stable ventricular tachycardia is likely, which of the following drugs would be acceptable to administer in an attempt to convert the arrhythmia?

The best answer is: d. (b, c only)

Epinephrine can be properly administered down the endotracheal tube during CPR if an IV is not available.

The best answer is: true

It is always advisable to:

The best answer is: all of the above

Crystaloids recommended for fluid resuscitation are: 1. 5% dextrose and water 2. 20% dextrose and water 3. Lactated Ringer’s solution (LR) 4. 0.9 saline solution (NS)

The best answer is: (3,4 only)

The proper treatment of hypercarbia (ventilatory failure – PaCO2 > 70 mmHg) is:

The best answer is: assisted (augmented) ventilation (bag/valve or mechanical ventilation device)

Pediatric patients who develop “unstable” supraventricular or ventricular tachycardia should receive immediately electrical cardioversion.

The best answer is: true

Sudden collapse in the adult is more likely a result of an arrhythmia that may require a defibrillator.

The best answer is: True

CPR can double or triple the victim’s chance of survival when performed immediately after collapse from ventricular fibrillation sudden cardiac arrest.

The best answer is: True

The infant chest should be compressed by the lone healthcare provider

The best answer is: Using 2 or 3 fingers, just below the nipple line

CPR is important before and after defibrillation.

The best answer is: True

When rescue breaths are given without compressions to a victim with a pulse, how many breaths per minute should be given to an infant or child?

The best answer is: 12 to 20

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Crystaloids recommended for fluid resuscitation are:

1. 5% dextrose and water

2. 20% dextrose and water

3. Lactated Ringer’s solution (LR)

4. 0.9 saline solution (NS)