ACLS Final Exam Prep Version 2| Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024)

ACLS Final Exam Prep Version 2| Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024) Q: What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? Answer: Begin CPR, starting with chest compressions. Q: Which of the following is the recommended first choice for establishing intravenous access during the attempted resuscitation of a patient in cardiac arrest? Answer: Antecubital Q: What is the recommended first intravenous dose of aAmiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation? Answer: 300mg Q: IV/IO drug administration during CPR should be Answer: given rapidly during compressions Q: How often should the team leader switch chest compressors during a resuscitation attempt? Answer: Every 2 minutes Q: Which finding is a sign of ineffective CPR? Answer: PETCO2 <10 mm Hg Q: A team leader orders 1mg of epinephrine, and a team member verbally acknowledges when the medication is administered. What element of effective resuscitation team dynamics does this represent? Answer: Closed-loop communication Q: How long should it take to perform a pulse check during the BLS survey? Answer: 5-10 seconds Q: Your team arrives to find a 59-year-old man lying on the kitchen floor. You determine that he is unresponsive and notice that he is taking agonal breaths. What is the next step in your assessment and management of this patient? Answer: Check the patient's pulse Q: Which treatment or medication is appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? Answer: Epinephrine