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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS BLS

The best answer is: ventricular tachycardia

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: all of the above

What are the major contraindications to administering aspirin initially to the suspect Acute Coronary Syndrome patient?

The best answer is: 1 and 3 only

Patients who are pregnant and develop cardiac arrest should never be defibrillated.

The best answer is: false

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)

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

The best answer is: true

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)

In the unstable, bradycardic pediatric patient, if assisted ventilation with 100% oxygen fails to bring up the heart rate, CPR is recommended.

The best answer is: true

Wheezing is caused by:

The best answer is: all of the above

Resuscitation is most successful if defibrillation is performed in the first

The best answer is: 5 minutes of collapse

For unresponsive victims of all ages where the likely cause is asphyxial arrest, the lone healthcare provider should:

The best answer is: Deliver 5 cycles, or about 2 minutes, of CPR before leaving the victim to call 911 and get an AED

How long should it take to deliver one rescue breath?

The best answer is: 1 second

If a manual defibrillator is used on a child 8 years or younger, what dose is recommended?

The best answer is: 2 J/kg for the first shock and 4 J/kg for subsequent shocks

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

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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS BLS

The best answer is: ventricular tachycardia

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: all of the above

What are the major contraindications to administering aspirin initially to the suspect Acute Coronary Syndrome patient?

The best answer is: 1 and 3 only

Patients who are pregnant and develop cardiac arrest should never be defibrillated.

The best answer is: false

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)

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

The best answer is: true

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)

In the unstable, bradycardic pediatric patient, if assisted ventilation with 100% oxygen fails to bring up the heart rate, CPR is recommended.

The best answer is: true

Wheezing is caused by:

The best answer is: all of the above

Resuscitation is most successful if defibrillation is performed in the first

The best answer is: 5 minutes of collapse

For unresponsive victims of all ages where the likely cause is asphyxial arrest, the lone healthcare provider should:

The best answer is: Deliver 5 cycles, or about 2 minutes, of CPR before leaving the victim to call 911 and get an AED

How long should it take to deliver one rescue breath?

The best answer is: 1 second

If a manual defibrillator is used on a child 8 years or younger, what dose is recommended?

The best answer is: 2 J/kg for the first shock and 4 J/kg for subsequent shocks

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

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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

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)