ACLS SELF-ASSESSMENT PRE-
COURSE TEST EXAM | NEWEST
ACTUAL ACCURATE EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a
patient in asystole?
A. Transcutaneous pacing
B. Epinephrine
C. Atropine
D. Defibrillation
B. Epinephrine
A patient is in refractory ventricular fibrillation. High-quality
CPR is in progress and shocks have been given. One dose of
epinephrine was given after the second shock. An anti
arrhythmic drug was given immediately after the the third shock.
What drug should the team leader request to be prepared for
administration next?
,A. Epinephrine 1 mg
B. Sodium bicarbonate 50 mEq
C. A second dose of antiarrhythmic drug
D. Epinephrine 3 mg
A. Epinephrine 1 mg
A patient is in cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibrillation has been
refractory to an initial shock. If no pathway for medication
administration is in place, which method is preferred?
A. External jugular vein
B. Central line
C. IV or IO
D. Endotracheal tube
C. IV or IO
A patient has a rapid irregular wide-complex tachycardia. The
ventricular rate is 138/min. He is asymptomatic, with a blood
, pressure of 110/70. He has a history of angina. What action is
recommended next?
A. Giving lidocaine 1 to 1.5 mg IV bolus
B. Seeking expert consultation
C. Giving adenosine 6 mg IV bolus
D. Performing synchronized cardioversion
B. Seeking expert consultation
A patient is in cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibrillation has been
refractory to a second shock. Which drug should be
administered first?
A. Lidocaine 1 mg/kg IV/IO
B. Atropine 1 mg IV/IO
C. Sodium bicarbonate 50 mEq IV/IO
D. Epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO
D. Epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO
COURSE TEST EXAM | NEWEST
ACTUAL ACCURATE EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a
patient in asystole?
A. Transcutaneous pacing
B. Epinephrine
C. Atropine
D. Defibrillation
B. Epinephrine
A patient is in refractory ventricular fibrillation. High-quality
CPR is in progress and shocks have been given. One dose of
epinephrine was given after the second shock. An anti
arrhythmic drug was given immediately after the the third shock.
What drug should the team leader request to be prepared for
administration next?
,A. Epinephrine 1 mg
B. Sodium bicarbonate 50 mEq
C. A second dose of antiarrhythmic drug
D. Epinephrine 3 mg
A. Epinephrine 1 mg
A patient is in cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibrillation has been
refractory to an initial shock. If no pathway for medication
administration is in place, which method is preferred?
A. External jugular vein
B. Central line
C. IV or IO
D. Endotracheal tube
C. IV or IO
A patient has a rapid irregular wide-complex tachycardia. The
ventricular rate is 138/min. He is asymptomatic, with a blood
, pressure of 110/70. He has a history of angina. What action is
recommended next?
A. Giving lidocaine 1 to 1.5 mg IV bolus
B. Seeking expert consultation
C. Giving adenosine 6 mg IV bolus
D. Performing synchronized cardioversion
B. Seeking expert consultation
A patient is in cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibrillation has been
refractory to a second shock. Which drug should be
administered first?
A. Lidocaine 1 mg/kg IV/IO
B. Atropine 1 mg IV/IO
C. Sodium bicarbonate 50 mEq IV/IO
D. Epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO
D. Epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO
