ACLS Exam Questions & Answers Latest 2024 / 2025
Question:
What is the single most reliable method of confirming and monitoring correct placement of the ET tube?
Answer:
Quantitative waveform capnography
Question:
Which S/S indicate symptomatic bradycardia
Answer:
Chest pain
SOB
Altered MS
Pulmonary edema
Hypotension
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Question:
PR intervals uniform but random QRS dropped
Answer:
Second degree type II
Question:
more p waves than QRS. absence of relationship between the P wave and QRS
Answer:
3rd degree
Question:
Definition of bradycardia
Answer:
HR <50
Question:
First line of treatment for unstable bradycardia
Answer:
Atropine 1mg every 3-5 min for max dose of 3mg
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Question:
What is the max time from last known normal when intra-arterial thrombolysis for select patients can be used for treatment
Answer:
- hours
Question:
What is a complication of IV atropine when administered in doses of less than 0.5mg
Answer:
Further slowing of HR
Question:
What is the recommended infusion rate for epi in management of symptomatic bradycardia unresponsive to atropine
Answer:
2-10mcg/min
Question:
What is the recommended infusion rate for dopamine in the management of symptomatic bradycardia unresponsive to atropine?
Answer:
5-20mcg/kg/min
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Question:
What therapy is recommended alternative to vasopressor infusion in the management of unstable bradycardia unresponsive to atropine
Answer:
Transcutaneous pacing
Question:
What is your initial impulse setting for transcutaneous pacemaker use in the management of unstable bradycardia?
Answer:
60-80
Question:
How much of a safety margin should you allow when using the transcutaneous pacemaker?
Answer:
2mA
Question:
You determine patient has poor perfusion. What is your next step?
Answer:
Atropine 1mg
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