ACLS Precourse Self Assessment Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Accurate
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ 3˚ AV block
p and qrs completely separate
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Coarse ventricular fibrillation
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Reentry supraventricualr tachycardia (SVT)
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Sinus bradycardia
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ 3˚ AV block
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Reentry Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ 2˚ AV block (Mobitz type II)
no p-r prolonged, random drops
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Sinus bradycardia
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Atrial flutter
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Reentry supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ 2˚ AV block
(Mobitz type I Wenckebach)
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Normal sinus rhythm
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Sinus tachycardia
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Atrial fibrillation
irreg, irreg
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Sinus tachycardia
, Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Fine ventricular fibrillation
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ 2˚ AV block
(Mobitz type I Wenchkebach)
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Agonal rhythm/asystole
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Coarse ventricular fibrillation
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Monomorphic Ventricular tachycardia
Which of the following statements about the use of magnesium in cardiac arrest is most
accurate?
1. Magnesium is indicated for shock-refractory monomorphic VT.
2. Magnesium is indicated for VF/pulseless VT associated with torsades de pointes.
3. Magnesium is contraindicated for VT associated with a normal QT interval.
4. Magnesium is indicated for VF refractory to shock and amiodarone or lidocaine. -
ANSWER_ 2. Magnesium is indicated for VF/pulseless VT associated with torsades de
pointes.
A patient with ST-segment elevation MI has ongoing chest discomfort. Fibrinolytic
therapy has been ordered. Heparin 4000 units IV bolus was administered, and a
heparin infusion of 1000 units per hour is being administered. Aspirin was not taken by
the patient because he had a history of gastritis treated 5 years ago. Your next action is
to:
1. Give aspirin 160 to 325 mg chewed immediately.
2. Give 75 mg enteric-coated aspirin orally.
3.Give 325 mg enteric-coated aspirin rectally.
4. Substitute clopidogrel 300 mg loading dose. - ANSWER_ 1. Give aspirin 160 to 325
mg chewed immediately.
A patient has sinus bradycardia with a heart rate of 36/min. Atropine has been
administered to a total of 3 mg. A transcutaneous pacemaker has failed to capture. The
patient is confused, and her blood pressure is 110/60 mm Hg. Which of the following is
now indicated?
1. Give additional 1 mg atropine.
2. Start dopamine 10 to 20 mcg/kg per minute.
3. Give normal saline bolus 250 mL to 500 mL.
4. Start epinephrine 2 to 10 mcg/min. - ANSWER_ 4. Start epinephrine 2 to 10 mcg/min.
A 62-year-old man suddenly experienced difficulty speaking and left-side weakness. He
was brought to the emergency department. He meets initial criteria for fibrinolytic
therapy, and a CT scan of the brain is ordered. What are the guidelines for antiplatelet
and fibrinolytic therapy?
1. Do not give aspirin for at least 24 hours if rtPA is administered.
Questions and Answers 100% Accurate
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ 3˚ AV block
p and qrs completely separate
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Coarse ventricular fibrillation
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Reentry supraventricualr tachycardia (SVT)
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Sinus bradycardia
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ 3˚ AV block
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Reentry Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ 2˚ AV block (Mobitz type II)
no p-r prolonged, random drops
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Sinus bradycardia
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Atrial flutter
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Reentry supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ 2˚ AV block
(Mobitz type I Wenckebach)
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Normal sinus rhythm
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Sinus tachycardia
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Atrial fibrillation
irreg, irreg
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Sinus tachycardia
, Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Fine ventricular fibrillation
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ 2˚ AV block
(Mobitz type I Wenchkebach)
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Agonal rhythm/asystole
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Coarse ventricular fibrillation
Identify the rhythm. - ANSWER_ Monomorphic Ventricular tachycardia
Which of the following statements about the use of magnesium in cardiac arrest is most
accurate?
1. Magnesium is indicated for shock-refractory monomorphic VT.
2. Magnesium is indicated for VF/pulseless VT associated with torsades de pointes.
3. Magnesium is contraindicated for VT associated with a normal QT interval.
4. Magnesium is indicated for VF refractory to shock and amiodarone or lidocaine. -
ANSWER_ 2. Magnesium is indicated for VF/pulseless VT associated with torsades de
pointes.
A patient with ST-segment elevation MI has ongoing chest discomfort. Fibrinolytic
therapy has been ordered. Heparin 4000 units IV bolus was administered, and a
heparin infusion of 1000 units per hour is being administered. Aspirin was not taken by
the patient because he had a history of gastritis treated 5 years ago. Your next action is
to:
1. Give aspirin 160 to 325 mg chewed immediately.
2. Give 75 mg enteric-coated aspirin orally.
3.Give 325 mg enteric-coated aspirin rectally.
4. Substitute clopidogrel 300 mg loading dose. - ANSWER_ 1. Give aspirin 160 to 325
mg chewed immediately.
A patient has sinus bradycardia with a heart rate of 36/min. Atropine has been
administered to a total of 3 mg. A transcutaneous pacemaker has failed to capture. The
patient is confused, and her blood pressure is 110/60 mm Hg. Which of the following is
now indicated?
1. Give additional 1 mg atropine.
2. Start dopamine 10 to 20 mcg/kg per minute.
3. Give normal saline bolus 250 mL to 500 mL.
4. Start epinephrine 2 to 10 mcg/min. - ANSWER_ 4. Start epinephrine 2 to 10 mcg/min.
A 62-year-old man suddenly experienced difficulty speaking and left-side weakness. He
was brought to the emergency department. He meets initial criteria for fibrinolytic
therapy, and a CT scan of the brain is ordered. What are the guidelines for antiplatelet
and fibrinolytic therapy?
1. Do not give aspirin for at least 24 hours if rtPA is administered.
