American Red Cross-ACLS-Final Exam
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A patient in the telemetry unit is receiving continuous cardiac
monitoring. The patient has a history of myocardial infarction. The
patient's ECG rhythm strip is shown in the following figure. The
provider interprets this strip as indicating which arrhythmia? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Third-degree AV block
For a patient with third-degree atrioventricular (AV) block and a blood
pressure of 70/48 mmHg, what interventions should be considered? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔-Initiate a dopamine infusion
-Administer atropine
-Initiate transcutaneous pacing
A patient with suspected acute coronary syndromes (ACS) has a pulse
oximetry reading of 86% and is given supplemental oxygen. The
provider determines that the supplemental oxygen dose is correct
based on which SaO2 level? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔93%
A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In
addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other
priority intervention for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Administering epinephrine as early as possible
A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)
after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary
assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac
, American Red Cross-ACLS-Final Exam
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arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular venous
distension, cyanosis, apnea and hyperresonance on percussion. The
patient was also difficult to ventilate during the response. The team
would most likely suspect which condition as the cause? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Tension Pneumothorax
A patient with suspected stroke arrives at the emergency department.
The patient is diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke and is a candidate
for fibrinolytic therapy. To achieve the best outcomes, this therapy
should be initiated within what time frame? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Within 1 hour of patient's arrival.
A 28-year-old pregnant patient who resides in transitional housing
presents to the emergency department with complaints of feeling
feverish and very faint. The patient tells the emergency nurse that she
does not know when she became pregnant. Upon palpation, the fundus
is not at or above the umbilicus. The patient's condition quickly
deteriorates and she goes into cardiac arrest. If available and able to be
used without impeding or delaying the resuscitation effort, what
diagnostic tool could be used to guide decision-making in the care of
this patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Point-of-care ultrasound
Cardiac monitoring indicates that a patient has a ventricular
tachyarrhythmia. The patient has a pulse and is not showing any signs
of hemodynamic compromise. A 12-lead ECG reveals an irregular
rhythm with QRS complexes greater than 0.12 second in duration.
Question & Answers ( Latest update )2025
A patient in the telemetry unit is receiving continuous cardiac
monitoring. The patient has a history of myocardial infarction. The
patient's ECG rhythm strip is shown in the following figure. The
provider interprets this strip as indicating which arrhythmia? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Third-degree AV block
For a patient with third-degree atrioventricular (AV) block and a blood
pressure of 70/48 mmHg, what interventions should be considered? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔-Initiate a dopamine infusion
-Administer atropine
-Initiate transcutaneous pacing
A patient with suspected acute coronary syndromes (ACS) has a pulse
oximetry reading of 86% and is given supplemental oxygen. The
provider determines that the supplemental oxygen dose is correct
based on which SaO2 level? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔93%
A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In
addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other
priority intervention for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Administering epinephrine as early as possible
A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)
after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary
assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac
, American Red Cross-ACLS-Final Exam
Question & Answers ( Latest update )2025
arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular venous
distension, cyanosis, apnea and hyperresonance on percussion. The
patient was also difficult to ventilate during the response. The team
would most likely suspect which condition as the cause? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Tension Pneumothorax
A patient with suspected stroke arrives at the emergency department.
The patient is diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke and is a candidate
for fibrinolytic therapy. To achieve the best outcomes, this therapy
should be initiated within what time frame? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Within 1 hour of patient's arrival.
A 28-year-old pregnant patient who resides in transitional housing
presents to the emergency department with complaints of feeling
feverish and very faint. The patient tells the emergency nurse that she
does not know when she became pregnant. Upon palpation, the fundus
is not at or above the umbilicus. The patient's condition quickly
deteriorates and she goes into cardiac arrest. If available and able to be
used without impeding or delaying the resuscitation effort, what
diagnostic tool could be used to guide decision-making in the care of
this patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Point-of-care ultrasound
Cardiac monitoring indicates that a patient has a ventricular
tachyarrhythmia. The patient has a pulse and is not showing any signs
of hemodynamic compromise. A 12-lead ECG reveals an irregular
rhythm with QRS complexes greater than 0.12 second in duration.
