Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Quiz Test Exam
with Complete Solution 2023/2024 VERIFIED
Components of the BLS assessment correct answers 1. Check responsiveness
2. Shout for help and get AED
3. Check pulse and breathing
4. If no pulse, start CPR
5. If pulse, start rescue breathing
6. Check for shockable rhythm and defibrillate as needed
Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to no more than _____ seconds correct answers
10
Chest compressions should be made to a depth of _____ inches correct answers 2
How many chest compressions should be administered per minute? correct answers 100-120
The "bradycardia with a pulse" algorithm should be considered for use when the heart rate is <_____
bpm correct answers 50
What is the 1st step in implementing the "bradycardia with a pulse" algorithm? correct answers *Identify
and treat underlying cause*
-Maintain patient airway
-Oxygen
-Cardiac monitor
-IV access
-EKG
If a bradycardic patient has adequate perfusion, what is the recommended treatment according to the
"bradycardia with a pulse" algorithm? correct answers Monitor and observe
If a bradycardic patient has poor perfusion (hypotension, shock, ADHF, altered mental status), what is
the recommended treatment according to the "bradycardia with a pulse" algorithm? correct answers
Atropine 0.5 mg IV bolus
Maximum amount of atropine that can be administered to a patient correct answers 3 mg
with Complete Solution 2023/2024 VERIFIED
Components of the BLS assessment correct answers 1. Check responsiveness
2. Shout for help and get AED
3. Check pulse and breathing
4. If no pulse, start CPR
5. If pulse, start rescue breathing
6. Check for shockable rhythm and defibrillate as needed
Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to no more than _____ seconds correct answers
10
Chest compressions should be made to a depth of _____ inches correct answers 2
How many chest compressions should be administered per minute? correct answers 100-120
The "bradycardia with a pulse" algorithm should be considered for use when the heart rate is <_____
bpm correct answers 50
What is the 1st step in implementing the "bradycardia with a pulse" algorithm? correct answers *Identify
and treat underlying cause*
-Maintain patient airway
-Oxygen
-Cardiac monitor
-IV access
-EKG
If a bradycardic patient has adequate perfusion, what is the recommended treatment according to the
"bradycardia with a pulse" algorithm? correct answers Monitor and observe
If a bradycardic patient has poor perfusion (hypotension, shock, ADHF, altered mental status), what is
the recommended treatment according to the "bradycardia with a pulse" algorithm? correct answers
Atropine 0.5 mg IV bolus
Maximum amount of atropine that can be administered to a patient correct answers 3 mg
