Answers
41. Based on this patient's initial assessment, which adult ACLS algorithm should you follow? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Tachycardia
42. The patient's pulse oximeter shows a reading of 84% on room air. Which initial action do you
take? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Apply oxygen
43. After your initial assessment of this patient, which intervention should be performed next? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. Synchronized cardioversion
44. If the patient became apneic and pulseless but the rhythm remained the same, which would
take the highest priority? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. Perform defibrillation
45. Based on this patient's initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the
cardiac arrest? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Acute coronary syndrome
46. In addition to defibrillation, which intervention should be performed immediately? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. Chest compressions
47. Despite 2 defibrillation attempts, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. Which drug
and dose should you administer first to this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C. Epinephrine 1
mg
48. Despite the drug provided above and continued CPR, the patient remains in ventricular
fibrillation. Which other drug should be administered next? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A.
Amiodarone 300 mg