AHA ACLS Written Test Questions & Answers
Question:
What is the most reliable method of confirming and monitoring correct placement of an ET tube?
Answer:
Continuous waveform capnography
Question:
What is the recommended IV fluid (NS or LR) bolus dose for a pt. who achieves ROSC but is hypotensive during the post-cardiac arrest period?
Answer:
- to 2 Liters
Question:
What is the minimum systolic BP one should attempt to achieve with fluid, Inotropic, or vasopressor administration in a hypotensive post-cardiac arrest who achieves ROSC?
Answer:
90mm Hg
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Question:
What is the 1st treatment priority for a pt. who achieves ROSC?
Answer:
Optimizing ventilation and oxygenation.
Question:
Which is an appropriate and important intervention to perform for a patient who achieves ROSC during an out-of-hospital resuscitation?
Answer:
Transport the patient to a facility capable of performing PCI.
Question:
What is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for patients suspected of having one of the acute coronary syndromes?
Answer:
160 to 325 mg
Administer Oxygen and Drugs: Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic Acid)
Question:
How long should it take to perform a pulse check during the BLS Survey?
Answer:
- to 10 seconds
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Question:
Which treatment or medication is appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole?
Answer:
Epinephrine Administer Vasopressors
Question:
An 80-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with dizziness. She now states she is asymptomatic after walking around. Her blood pressure is 102/72 mm Hg. She is alert and oriented. Her lead II ECG is above. After you start an IV, what is the next action?
(3rd degree heart block)
Answer:
Conduct a problem-focused history and physical examination.
BLS and ACLS surveys
Question:
IV/IO drug administration during CPR should be
Answer:
Given rapidly during compressions
Routes of Access for Drugs
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