ACLS EXAM A | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+

Which of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected stroke as early as possible but no more than 20 min after hospital arrival? Correct Answer: Noncontrast CT scan of head Which best describes this rhythm? Correct Answer: Monomorphic Vent Tach Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? Correct Answer: Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of mandible You are caring for a pt with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The pt does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best for this pt? Correct Answer: Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible and consider endovascular therapy Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? 2 Correct Answer: Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive pt? Correct Answer: Agonal gasps You are evaluating a 58YO man with chest discomfort. His BP is 92/50 mmHG, his HR is 92/min, his nonlabored RR is 14/min, and his pulse ox is 97%. Which assessment step is most important now? Correct Answer: Obtaining a 12-lead ECG During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted temperature management after reaching the correct temperature range? Correct Answer: At least 24 hours Your rescue team arrives to find a 59YO man lying on the kitchen floor. You determine that he is unresponsive. What is the next step in your assessment and management of this pt? Correct Answer: Check the pt's breathing and pulse (SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale, diaphoretic, cool to touch, weak radial pulse, BP 64/40 mmHg, RR 28/min, 89% RA. VTach changed to VFib. 3 On the basis of this pt's initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac arrest? Correct Answer: Acute Coronary Syndrome (SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale, diaphoretic, cool to touch, weak radial pulse, BP 64/40 mmHg, RR 28/min, 89% RA. VTach changed to VFib. In addition to defibrillation, which intervention should be performed immediately? Correct Answer: Chest compressions (SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale, diaphoretic, cool to touch, weak radial pulse, BP 64/40 mmHg, RR 28/min, 89% RA. VTach changed to VFib.