ACLS Test Prep (PALS, BLS, ACLS) Questions With Correct Answers(RATED A+)

*These 50 questions and answers are found on. You can take the test there is you would rather study in a test format. You could also us the test study feature on quizlet. Hope this helps you study some basic ACLS.* - ANSWER A 5-year-old child in supraventricular tachycardia has adequate pulses with the rhythm. Supplemental oxygen is in place and vital signs are stable except for the elevated heart rate. The most appropriate next intervention for this child is: - ANSWERVagal Maneuvers *Rationale:* Vagal maneuvers are a reasonable first intervention for supraventricular tachycardia in a hemodynamically stable patient, as this child is. A child has an advanced airway in place during cardiac arrest. How frequently should ventilations be given? - ANSWEREvery 6-8 Seconds 8-10 BPM *Rationale:* The latest AHA guidelines recommend one ventilation every six seconds, or 10 per minute, when an advanced airway is in place. You are using a bag-valve mask to resuscitate an infant, while another rescuer is performing chest compressions. What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to ventilations? - ANSWER15 chest compressions to 2 ventilations *Rationale:* The AHA suggests that during a pediatric resuscitation with two or more rescuers present, the correct ratio of chest compressions to ventilations is 15:2.