ACLS Exam Version A - Latest 2024/2025
Question:
EMS is transporting a patient with a positive prehospital stroke assessment.Upon arrival in the emergency department, the initial blood pressure is 138/78 mm Hg, the pulse rate is 80/min, the respiratory rate is 12 breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is 95% on room air. The lead II ECG displays sinus rhythm. The blood glucose level is within normal limits.What intervention should you perform next?Answer head CT scan
Question:
what is the proper ventilation rate for a patient in cardiac arrest who has an advanced airway in place?Answer
- to 10 breaths per minute
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What is the initial priority for an unconscious pt. with any tachycardia on the monitor?Answer determine whether pulses are present 1 / 2
Question:
a 62-year-old man in the emergency department says that his heart is beating fast. he says he has no chest pain or shortness of breath. the blood pressure is 142/98 mm Hg, the pulse is 200/min, the respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and pulse oximetry is 95% on room air. what intervention should you perform next?Answer obtain a 12-lead ECG
Question:
You are evaluating a 48 y/o male with crushing sub-sternal pain. He is cool, pale, diaphretic, and slow to respond to your questions. BP is 58/32, pulse is 190/min, resp rate is 18, and you are unable to obtain an 02 sat due to no radial pulse. The ECG shows a wide complex tach rhythm. What intervention should be next?Answer synchronized cardioversion
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Which rhythm requires synchronized cardioversion?Answer unstable supraventricular tachycardia
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