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When using an older, conventional defibrillator, (non-biphasic) the recommended energy used for adult defibrillation is: 100, 200, 360 200, 300, 360 360, 360, 360 none of the above

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All patients with bradycardia (adult with a heart rate < 60/minute) must receive treatment to accelerate the heart rate.

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: 360, 360, 360

The best answer is: false

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

A “do not attempt to resuscitate” (DNR/DNAR) order is:

The best answer is: a medical prescription not to provide certain care for the patient

Oral beta blocker drug therapy should be initiated within the first 24 hours of ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) unless contraindicated.

The best answer is: true

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)

After stabilizing a patient in respiratory failure, the most important clinical goal is:

The best answer is: to identify and treat the disease that is causing the respiratory failure

Vagal maneuvers can be appropriately considered in patients with stable tachyarrhythmias.

The best answer is: true

Albuterol can be delivered:

1. via small volume nebulizer

2. using a continuous nebulizer system

3. using a gas-operated inhaler

4. via intraosseous infusion

The best answer is: (1,2,3 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

ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS

The best answer is: 360, 360, 360

The best answer is: false

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

A “do not attempt to resuscitate” (DNR/DNAR) order is:

The best answer is: a medical prescription not to provide certain care for the patient

Oral beta blocker drug therapy should be initiated within the first 24 hours of ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) unless contraindicated.

The best answer is: true

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)

After stabilizing a patient in respiratory failure, the most important clinical goal is:

The best answer is: to identify and treat the disease that is causing the respiratory failure

Vagal maneuvers can be appropriately considered in patients with stable tachyarrhythmias.

The best answer is: true

Albuterol can be delivered: 1. via small volume nebulizer 2. using a continuous nebulizer system 3. using a gas-operated inhaler 4. via intraosseous infusion

The best answer is: (1,2,3 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

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

Albuterol can be delivered:

1. via small volume nebulizer

2. using a continuous nebulizer system

3. using a gas-operated inhaler

4. via intraosseous infusion