ACLS: PROMED 2023 Questions with Complete Solutions

Select the one syndrome listed below that is not a degree in the progression of coronary artery occlusion. Stable angina (SA) Which of the following is used to categorize patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome? 12-lead ECG to determine if an ST-segment elevation MI is present The BLS Assessment places emphasis on early: CPR and defibrillation The first step in the PEA algorithm is defibrillation. False - administer chest compressions and oxygen first Which of the following will providers be able to do after completing the ACLS course? Utilize the Basic Life Support Assessment Provide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation Provide immediate post-cardiac arrest care Recognize and initiate early management of ACS All of the above An AED has arrived at the scene. You turn it on and place the pads on the patient. The AED doesn't promptly analyze the rhythm. You should: Resume CPR Vasopressin should only be given after the first dose of epinephrine in the asystole pathway of the adult cardiac arrest algorithm. False - combined use of vasopressin and epinephrine is no longer recommended and vasopressin has been removed from the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm 2015 Update In adult tachycardia without signs and symptoms of cardiovascular instability, if the QRS complex is 0.12 seconds, vagal maneuvers are recommended to help slow the heart rate. True - vagal maneuvers are recommended, along with adenosine (if regular rhythm) and b-blocker/Calcium channel blocker PETCO2 is: Monitored by capnography Is the partial pressure of CO2 in exhaled air at the end of the exhalation phase Is an effective way to monitor ventilation when performing endotracheal intubation All of the above Which of the following is indicated to minimize interruptions in chest compressions? Avoid prolonged rhythm analysis. Vasopressin is more effective than epinephrine in cardiac arrest. False - combined use of vasopressin and epinephrine is no longer recommended and vasopressin has been removed from the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm 2015 Update. Which of following is not part of the H's and T's mnemonic of ACLS: Tamponade Tension pneumothorax Thrombosis Trauma Trauma Which of the following is NOT considered when classifying a tachyarrhythmia in ACLS? Symptoms Stability of the patient Bundle branch block or not Regularity of the rhythm Bundle branch block or not What is the initial treatment for bradycardia in ACLS? Atropine The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS): a. includes examination for arm drift, where the patient is asked to close eyes and extend both arms out with palms up for 10 seconds b. predicts a 72% probability of a stroke if 1 of the 3 abnormal signs is found c. tests facial droop, where the patient is asked to smile d. tests for abnormal speech, where you have patient say a complex sentence e. All of the above All of the above What is the correct dosage of atropine in bradycardia? 0.5 mg IV/IO Which of the following is true of the cardiac arrest algorithm in ACLS? PEA and asystole are shockable rhythms The algorithm has two pathways - one for VF/pVT and one for PEA/Asystole Epinephrine is given after each round of CPR The first step in the algorithm is to check the rhythm to see if it is shockable The algorithm has two pathways - one for VF/pVT and one for PEA/Asystole