ACLS EXAM A
ACLS EXAM A QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected
stroke as early as possible but no more than 20 min after hospital
arrival? ANS >> Noncontract CT scan of head
Which best describes this rhythm? ANS >> Monomorphic Vent Tach
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized
oropharyngeal airway? ANS >> Measure from the corner of the mouth
to the angle of mandible
You are caring for a pt with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started
2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of haemorrhage.
The pt does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy.
Which treatment is best for this pt? ANS >> Give fibrinolytic therapy as
soon as possible and consider endovascular therapy
, ACLS EXAM A
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
ANS >> Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive pt? ANS >> Agonal gasps
You are evaluating a 58YO man with chest discomfort. His BP is 92/50
mug, his HR is 92/min, his nonlabored RR is 14/min, and his pulse ox is
97%. Which assessment step is most important now? ANS >>
Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of
targeted temperature management after reaching the correct
temperature range? ANS >> At least 24 hours
Your rescue team arrives to find a 59YO man lying on the kitchen floor.
You determine that he is unresponsive. What is the next step in your
assessment and management of this pt? ANS >> Check the pt's
breathing and pulse
(SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in
severe distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale,
diaphoretic, cool to touch, weak radial pulse, BP 64/40 mmHg, RR
28/min, 89% RA. Vach changed to Fib.
ACLS EXAM A QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected
stroke as early as possible but no more than 20 min after hospital
arrival? ANS >> Noncontract CT scan of head
Which best describes this rhythm? ANS >> Monomorphic Vent Tach
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized
oropharyngeal airway? ANS >> Measure from the corner of the mouth
to the angle of mandible
You are caring for a pt with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started
2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of haemorrhage.
The pt does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy.
Which treatment is best for this pt? ANS >> Give fibrinolytic therapy as
soon as possible and consider endovascular therapy
, ACLS EXAM A
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
ANS >> Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive pt? ANS >> Agonal gasps
You are evaluating a 58YO man with chest discomfort. His BP is 92/50
mug, his HR is 92/min, his nonlabored RR is 14/min, and his pulse ox is
97%. Which assessment step is most important now? ANS >>
Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of
targeted temperature management after reaching the correct
temperature range? ANS >> At least 24 hours
Your rescue team arrives to find a 59YO man lying on the kitchen floor.
You determine that he is unresponsive. What is the next step in your
assessment and management of this pt? ANS >> Check the pt's
breathing and pulse
(SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in
severe distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale,
diaphoretic, cool to touch, weak radial pulse, BP 64/40 mmHg, RR
28/min, 89% RA. Vach changed to Fib.
