ACLS Study Guide Exam Question (55 Terms) with Verified Solutions Updated .

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ACLS Study Guide Exam Question (55
Terms) with Verified Solutions Updated
2023-2024.
Recommended time window after symptom onset for early fibrinolytic therapy or
PCI with STEMI - Answer: 12 HOURS


Goal for PCI with symptomatic ischemia in STEMI - Answer:


When to administer first dose of epi with shockable rhythm - Answer: between
second and third shock


How much and how often epi - Answer: 1 mg q 3-5 minutes

, ACLS


Amiodarone first and second dose amounts - Answer: 300/150


Lidocaine first and second dose amounts - Answer: 1-1.5 mg/kg then 0.5-0.75
mg/kg


H's and T's - Answer: 5 H's
H hypoxia
H ypovolemia
H ydrogen ion (acidosis)
H ypo / H yper kalemia
H ypothermia


5 T's
T ension pneumothorax
T amponade
T oxins
T hrombosis (pulmonary)
T hrombosis (coronary)


Two most common underlying causes of PEA - Answer: hypovolemia and hypoxia


When is the recommended point to administer epinephrine to a pt with asystole?
- Answer: As soon as IV/IO access is available