Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
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12-lead ECG - Answer -A diagnostic test to monitor heart's electrical activity
12-Lead ECG - Answer -Critical for identifying STEMI in chest discomfort management
Acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway - Answer -A. Measure
from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
Action taken by the team leader to avoid inefficiencies during a resuscitation attempt - Answer -C.
Clearly delegate tasks
Action to take if a team member is about to make a mistake during resuscitation - Answer -The
recommended action if a team member is about to make a mistake during resuscitation, such as
addressing the team member immediately
Action to take when a team member is unable to perform an assigned task because it is beyond their
scope of practice - Answer -A. Ask for a new task or role
Advanced airway - Answer -An artificial airway device for breathing support
Agonal gasps - Answer -Inadequate, irregular breathing pattern in cardiac arrest
Amiodarone 150 mg IM - Answer -Intramuscular medication for heart rhythm issues
Amiodarone 300 mg - Answer -Higher dose of medication for arrhythmia management
Amiodarone first dose - Answer -Administer 300 mg IV/IO push during cardiac arrest for refractory
ventricular fibrillation.
Apneic and pulseless - Answer -Lacking breathing and pulse
Appropriate treatment for a patient in respiratory distress with a specific ECG rhythm and blood pressure
- Answer -B. Performing synchronized cardioversion
Appropriate treatment for a witnessed loss of consciousness with a specific ECG rhythm - Answer -
C. Defibrillation
Atrioventricular block - Answer -Impaired electrical conduction between atria and ventricles
Atropine 0.5 mg - Answer -Medication to treat slow heart rate
Atropine 1 mg - Answer -A medication used to increase heart rate
, Bag-mask ventilation - Answer -Manual method to provide breathing assistance
Best response when a team member thinks they heard an order for 500 mg of amiodarone IV in a noisy
environment - Answer -D. "I have an order to give 500 mg of amiodarone IV. Is this correct?"
Capnography - Answer -Monitoring exhaled CO2 levels during resuscitation
Chest Compression Interruption - Answer -Limiting pauses during CPR to 10 seconds
Closed-loop communication - Answer -Example includes confirming understanding by stating 'I'll
draw up 0.5 mg of atropine.'
Condition suspected to have led to the cardiac arrest based on a patient's initial presentation -
Answer -A. Acute coronary syndrome
Coordination - Answer -Efficiently working together, e.g., CPR and defibrillation
Coronary reperfusion - Answer -Restoring blood flow to the heart's arteries
CPR quality assessment - Answer -Process of evaluating the effectiveness of cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, often by monitoring the patient's PETCO2 levels
Critical action by EMS team for a suspected stroke patient - Answer -The critical action performed
by the EMS team to expedite care for a suspected stroke patient, such as establishing IV access
CT scan - Answer -Imaging technique to visualize internal structures
Debriefing - Answer -Discussion after resuscitation to review performance
Defibrillation - Answer -Electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm
Door-to-Balloon Time - Answer -Maximum time for emergency PCI in STEMI patients
Effect of excessive ventilation - Answer -An effect of excessive ventilation, such as decreased
cardiac output
EMS destination for sudden cardiac arrest - Answer -The most appropriate facility for a patient
with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field, such as a
coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
Endotracheal intubation - Answer -Insertion of a tube into the trachea to secure the airway
Established IV access - Answer -To secure a route for intravenous medication administration
Example of closed-loop communication during atropine administration - Answer -An example of
closed-loop communication, such as confirming the intended action before administration
Excessive ventilation effect - Answer -Results in decreased cardiac output, as it increases
intrathoracic pressure and diminishes venous return.
Extubate - Answer -To remove a tube from the body, e.g., endotracheal tube
Exam A Latest Update Questions with
Correct Answers Graded Perfect Score A+
12-lead ECG - Answer -A diagnostic test to monitor heart's electrical activity
12-Lead ECG - Answer -Critical for identifying STEMI in chest discomfort management
Acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway - Answer -A. Measure
from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
Action taken by the team leader to avoid inefficiencies during a resuscitation attempt - Answer -C.
Clearly delegate tasks
Action to take if a team member is about to make a mistake during resuscitation - Answer -The
recommended action if a team member is about to make a mistake during resuscitation, such as
addressing the team member immediately
Action to take when a team member is unable to perform an assigned task because it is beyond their
scope of practice - Answer -A. Ask for a new task or role
Advanced airway - Answer -An artificial airway device for breathing support
Agonal gasps - Answer -Inadequate, irregular breathing pattern in cardiac arrest
Amiodarone 150 mg IM - Answer -Intramuscular medication for heart rhythm issues
Amiodarone 300 mg - Answer -Higher dose of medication for arrhythmia management
Amiodarone first dose - Answer -Administer 300 mg IV/IO push during cardiac arrest for refractory
ventricular fibrillation.
Apneic and pulseless - Answer -Lacking breathing and pulse
Appropriate treatment for a patient in respiratory distress with a specific ECG rhythm and blood pressure
- Answer -B. Performing synchronized cardioversion
Appropriate treatment for a witnessed loss of consciousness with a specific ECG rhythm - Answer -
C. Defibrillation
Atrioventricular block - Answer -Impaired electrical conduction between atria and ventricles
Atropine 0.5 mg - Answer -Medication to treat slow heart rate
Atropine 1 mg - Answer -A medication used to increase heart rate
, Bag-mask ventilation - Answer -Manual method to provide breathing assistance
Best response when a team member thinks they heard an order for 500 mg of amiodarone IV in a noisy
environment - Answer -D. "I have an order to give 500 mg of amiodarone IV. Is this correct?"
Capnography - Answer -Monitoring exhaled CO2 levels during resuscitation
Chest Compression Interruption - Answer -Limiting pauses during CPR to 10 seconds
Closed-loop communication - Answer -Example includes confirming understanding by stating 'I'll
draw up 0.5 mg of atropine.'
Condition suspected to have led to the cardiac arrest based on a patient's initial presentation -
Answer -A. Acute coronary syndrome
Coordination - Answer -Efficiently working together, e.g., CPR and defibrillation
Coronary reperfusion - Answer -Restoring blood flow to the heart's arteries
CPR quality assessment - Answer -Process of evaluating the effectiveness of cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, often by monitoring the patient's PETCO2 levels
Critical action by EMS team for a suspected stroke patient - Answer -The critical action performed
by the EMS team to expedite care for a suspected stroke patient, such as establishing IV access
CT scan - Answer -Imaging technique to visualize internal structures
Debriefing - Answer -Discussion after resuscitation to review performance
Defibrillation - Answer -Electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm
Door-to-Balloon Time - Answer -Maximum time for emergency PCI in STEMI patients
Effect of excessive ventilation - Answer -An effect of excessive ventilation, such as decreased
cardiac output
EMS destination for sudden cardiac arrest - Answer -The most appropriate facility for a patient
with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field, such as a
coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
Endotracheal intubation - Answer -Insertion of a tube into the trachea to secure the airway
Established IV access - Answer -To secure a route for intravenous medication administration
Example of closed-loop communication during atropine administration - Answer -An example of
closed-loop communication, such as confirming the intended action before administration
Excessive ventilation effect - Answer -Results in decreased cardiac output, as it increases
intrathoracic pressure and diminishes venous return.
Extubate - Answer -To remove a tube from the body, e.g., endotracheal tube
