ACLS Practice Exam - A) 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) B) 2 inches (5 cm)...

ACLS Practice 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 initial medication administered during cardiac arrest for all rhythms except

asystole?A) Amiodarone B) Epinephrine C) Lidocaine D) Atropine

Answer: B) Epinephrine

• Which of the following is considered a shockable rhythm?

A) Asystole B) Atrial fibrillation C) Pulseless electrical activity D) Ventricular fibrillation

Answer: D) Ventricular fibrillation

• What is the first-line medication for symptomatic bradycardia?

A) Epinephrine 1 / 2

B) Atropine C) Amiodarone D) Lidocaine

Answer: B) Atropine

• What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer CPR for adults?

A) 15:2

B) 30:2

C) 10:1

D) 20:2

Answer: B) 30:2

• In the event of ventricular fibrillation, what is the first intervention?

A) Perform CPR for 2 minutes B) Administer epinephrine C) Defibrillate immediately D) Administer amiodarone

Answer: C) Defibrillate immediately

• In a case of asystole, what is the correct treatment?

A) Defibrillate B) Administer epinephrine C) Perform synchronized cardioversion D) Perform CPR only

Answer: B) Administer epinephrine

• Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of tPA in an acute ischemic stroke?
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