ACLS EXAM| 70 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Which two rhythms are shockable? correct answer: V-fib and pulseless V-tach How many breaths if someone has an advanced airway (intubated)? correct answer: one breath every 6 seconds What is the goal for depth of compressions? correct answer: At least 2 inches Titrate oxygen to maintain a saturation of correct answer: 94% or greater When would atropine be contraindicated with bradycardia? correct answer: If someone has had a heart transplant, their vagas nerve would have been cut. Atropine works on the vagas nerve. Dose of Epi when given IV infusion for bradycardia if atropine is ineffective correct answer: 2-10 mcg per minute (titrate to pt response) Dose of Epinephrine for IV infusion for post-cardiac arrest (ROSC) hypotension correct answer: 0.1-0.5 mcg/kg What should you do immediately after ROSC? correct answer: Optimize ventilation and oxygenation Targeted temperature managment correct answer: 32 to 36 degrees C. If patient is unconscious, keep their body temperature during this range for the first 24 hours to preserve neuro function. How do you treat stable tachycardia? correct answer: With medications (Adenosine 6 mg first dose, 12 mg second dose) How do you treat unstable tachycardia? (ex. systolic 90...) correct answer: Synchronized cardioversion Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture and review of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? correct answer: Measurement Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? correct answer: Structure Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions correct answer: 10 seconds