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ACLS And AHA Practice Quiz
1. A 62 y/o female is in cardiac arrest and has just been intubated. She has bilateral
breath sounds and absent epigastric sounds. What should you do?
A) attach the quantitative EtCO2 monitor
B) check for moisture on the inside of the ETT
C) ventilate with more force and confirm placement
D) deflate the cut and remove the ETT
ANS A) attach the quantitative EtCO2 monitor
2. How does adenosine work?
A) competes for beta-1 receptor sites
B) slows the firing rate of the SA node
C) increases parasympathetic effects on the heart
D) slows conduction through the AV node
ANS D) slows conduction through the AVnode
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3. A 62 y/o male complains of SOB. He has a history of CHF. BP is 166/108, HR56 bpm, RR
26/min, SpO2 64%.What should you do?
A) obtain IV access
B) apply a 3-lead EKG
C) apply CPAP
D) assist his ventilations
ANS C) apply CPAP
4. Which patient meets criteria for therapeutic hypothermia?
A) a conscious 51 y/o female with adequate perfusion
B) a semi-conscious 45 y/o female with hypotension
C) an unresponsive 65 y/o male with adequate perfusion
D) an unconscious 78 y/o male with hypotension and traumatic injuries
ANS C) anunresponsive 65 y/o male with adequate perfusion
5. A 67 y/o male is pulseless and apneic. ECG showsVT.What should you do?
A) obtain IO access and administer 1 mg epinephrine
B) obtain IV access and administer amiodarone 300 mg
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ACLS And AHA Practice Quiz
1. A 62 y/o female is in cardiac arrest and has just been intubated. She has bilateral
breath sounds and absent epigastric sounds. What should you do?
A) attach the quantitative EtCO2 monitor
B) check for moisture on the inside of the ETT
C) ventilate with more force and confirm placement
D) deflate the cut and remove the ETT
ANS A) attach the quantitative EtCO2 monitor
2. How does adenosine work?
A) competes for beta-1 receptor sites
B) slows the firing rate of the SA node
C) increases parasympathetic effects on the heart
D) slows conduction through the AV node
ANS D) slows conduction through the AVnode
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,ACLS and AHA Practice Quiz.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/eewwww/ACLS%20and%20AHA%20Pr
3. A 62 y/o male complains of SOB. He has a history of CHF. BP is 166/108, HR56 bpm, RR
26/min, SpO2 64%.What should you do?
A) obtain IV access
B) apply a 3-lead EKG
C) apply CPAP
D) assist his ventilations
ANS C) apply CPAP
4. Which patient meets criteria for therapeutic hypothermia?
A) a conscious 51 y/o female with adequate perfusion
B) a semi-conscious 45 y/o female with hypotension
C) an unresponsive 65 y/o male with adequate perfusion
D) an unconscious 78 y/o male with hypotension and traumatic injuries
ANS C) anunresponsive 65 y/o male with adequate perfusion
5. A 67 y/o male is pulseless and apneic. ECG showsVT.What should you do?
A) obtain IO access and administer 1 mg epinephrine
B) obtain IV access and administer amiodarone 300 mg
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