Test Prep ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Exam
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Total 301 questions
Question #1 (Topic: Single Topic)
Which of the following rhythms is most commonly present in the first minute following a cardiac arrest in adults?
A. ventricular tachycardia
B. asystole
C. bradycardia
D. ventricular fibrillation
Answer: D
Question #2 (Topic: Single Topic)
SIMULATION
What is the drug treatment priority list in treating unstable bradycardia?
What is the drug treatment priority list in treating unstable bradycardia?
Answer: See explanation below.
Question #3 (Topic: Single Topic)
Drugs useful in the treatment of cardiogenic pulmonary edema include (Choose three.)
A. furosemide
B. verapamil
C. morphine
D. propanolol
E. oxygen
Answer: ACE
Question #4 (Topic: Single Topic)
An 80-year-old patient presents with severe chest pain. Heart rate is 30 and blood pressure is 60/P mm Hg.
The monitor shows sinus bradycardia. Which drug is indicated first?
The monitor shows sinus bradycardia. Which drug is indicated first?
A. lidocaine 75 mg IV bolus
B. isoproterenol infusion at 2ג€"10 mcg/min
C. atropine 0.5ג€"1 mg IV
D. morphine 2ג€"5 mg IV
Answer: C
Question #5 (Topic: Single Topic)
Intubation with an endotracheal tube (Choose three.):
A. allows adjunctive ventilatory equipment to be used effectively
B. decreases the risk of aspiration
C. is the first priority in ventricular fibrillation
D. if performed improperly may result in only one lung being inflated
Answer: ABD
