ACLS POST TEST 1 FINAL PAPER
QUESTIONS ANSWERS COMPLETE
SOLUTION VIEW AHEAD SUCCESS
STRATEGY
●● Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess
CPR quality, which should you do?
Answer: Monitor the patient's PetCO2
●● Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient
with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return a spontaneous
circulation in the field?
Answer: Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
●● Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in
an unresponsive patient?
Answer: Gasps
●● Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this
rhythm?
Answer: Second degree atrioventricular (AV) block type I
, ●● To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do
you squeeze the bag?
Answer: Once every 5 to 6 seconds
●● In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method
to confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal (ET) tube?
Answer: Continuous waveform capnography
●● You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms
started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of
hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to
fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment approach is best for this patient?
Answer: Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
●● Which best describes this rhythm?
Answer: Third-degree atrioventricular block
●● What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be
selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted management after
cardiac arrest?
Answer: 32 degrees celsius to 36 degrees celsius
●● Which is the recommended first intravenous (IV) dose of
amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?
QUESTIONS ANSWERS COMPLETE
SOLUTION VIEW AHEAD SUCCESS
STRATEGY
●● Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess
CPR quality, which should you do?
Answer: Monitor the patient's PetCO2
●● Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient
with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return a spontaneous
circulation in the field?
Answer: Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
●● Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in
an unresponsive patient?
Answer: Gasps
●● Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this
rhythm?
Answer: Second degree atrioventricular (AV) block type I
, ●● To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do
you squeeze the bag?
Answer: Once every 5 to 6 seconds
●● In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method
to confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal (ET) tube?
Answer: Continuous waveform capnography
●● You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms
started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of
hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to
fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment approach is best for this patient?
Answer: Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
●● Which best describes this rhythm?
Answer: Third-degree atrioventricular block
●● What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be
selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted management after
cardiac arrest?
Answer: 32 degrees celsius to 36 degrees celsius
●● Which is the recommended first intravenous (IV) dose of
amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?
