ACLS Final Exam
- What is the correct compression depth for adult CPR?
A) 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) B) 2 inches (5 cm) C) 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) D) 3 inches (7.6 cm)
Answer: B) 2 inches (5 cm)
- What is the first medication administered during cardiac arrest for all rhythms except
asystole?A) Amiodarone B) Epinephrine C) Lidocaine D) Atropine
Answer: B) Epinephrine
- For a patient with symptomatic bradycardia, which medication is the first-line treatment?
A) Amiodarone B) Epinephrine C) Atropine D) Magnesium sulfate
Answer: C) Atropine
- What is the initial dose of amiodarone for a patient in ventricular fibrillation (VF)?
A) 150 mg IV push 1 / 2
B) 300 mg IV push C) 1 mg IV push D) 3 mg IV push
Answer: B) 300 mg IV push
- What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer CPR in adults?
A) 15:2
B) 30:2
C) 10:1
D) 20:2
Answer: B) 30:2
- How often should epinephrine be administered during a cardiac arrest?
A) Every 2-3 minutes B) Every 3-5 minutes C) Every 6-8 minutes D) Every 1-2 minutes
Answer: B) Every 3-5 minutes
- What is the recommended action if the rhythm is asystole?
A) Administer epinephrine and perform CPR B) Administer amiodarone and defibrillate C) Perform synchronized cardioversion D) Perform chest compressions only
Answer: A) Administer epinephrine and perform CPR
- Which of the following is a shockable rhythm?
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