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(50Q&A)
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,AdvancedCardiovascular LifeSupport Exam
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Version B (50 questions)
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Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet.
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1. What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR?
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A. Perform pulse checks only after defibrillation. v v v v v
B. Continue CPRwhile thedefibrillator is charging. v v v v v v
C. AdministerIVmedications only when breaths are given. v v v v v v v
D. Continue to useAED even after the arrival of amanual defibrillator.
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2. Whichcondition is an indication to stop or withhold resuscitative efforts?
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A. Unwitnessed arrest v
B. Safety threat to providers v v v
C. Patient age greater than 85 years v v v v v
D. No return of spontaneous circulation after 10 minutes of CPR
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3. After verifying the absence of a pulse, you initiate CPR with adequate bag-mask
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ventilation. The patient’s lead II ECG appears below. What is your next action?
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A. IV or IO access v v v
B. Endotrachealtube placement v v
C. Consultation withcardiology for possible PCI v v v v v
D. Application of atranscutaneous pacemaker v v v v
4. After verifying unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing, you activate
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the emergency response team. What is your next action?
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A. Retrieve anAED. v v
B. Check for a pulse. v v v
C. Deliver 2 rescue breaths. v v v
D. Administera precordial thump. v v v
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