ACLS pretest | 62 Questions | Correct Answers
3˚ AV block p and qrs completely separate - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Coarse ventricular fibrillation - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Reentry supraventricualr tachycardia (SVT) - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Sinus bradycardia - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
3˚ AV block - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Reentry Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
2˚ AV block (Mobitz type II)
no p-r prolonged, random drops - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Sinus bradycardia - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Atrial flutter - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Reentry supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
2˚ AV block (Mobitz type I Wenckebach) - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Normal sinus rhythm - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Sinus tachycardia - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Atrial fibrillation
irreg, irreg - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm. Sinus tachycardia - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Fine ventricular fibrillation - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
2˚ AV block (Mobitz type I Wenchkebach) - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Agonal rhythm/asystole - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Coarse ventricular fibrillation - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Monomorphic Ventricular tachycardia - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
2. Magnesium is indicated for VF/pulseless VT associated with torsades de pointes. - ANSWERSWhich of the following statements about the use of magnesium in cardiac arrest is most accurate?
1. Magnesium is indicated for shock-refractory monomorphic VT.
2. Magnesium is indicated for VF/pulseless VT associated with torsades de pointes. 3. Magnesium is contraindicated for VT associated with a normal QT interval.
4. Magnesium is indicated for VF refractory to shock and amiodarone or lidocaine.
1. Give aspirin 160 to 325 mg chewed immediately. - ANSWERSA patient with ST-
segment elevation MI has ongoing chest discomfort. Fibrinolytic therapy has been ordered. Heparin 4000 units IV bolus was administered, and a heparin infusion of 1000 units per hour is being administered. Aspirin was not taken by the patient because he had a history of gastritis treated 5 years ago. Your next action is to:
1. Give aspirin 160 to 325 mg chewed immediately.
2. Give 75 mg enteric-coated aspirin orally.
3.Give 325 mg enteric-coated aspirin rectally.
4. Substitute clopidogrel 300 mg loading dose.
4. Start epinephrine 2 to 10 mcg/min. - ANSWERSA patient has sinus bradycardia with a heart rate of 36/min. Atropine has been administered to a total of 3 mg. A transcutaneous pacemaker has failed to capture. The patient is confused, and her blood
pressure is 110/60 mm Hg. Which of the following is now indicated?
1. Give additional 1 mg atropine.
2. Start dopamine 10 to 20 mcg/kg per minute.
3. Give normal saline bolus 250 mL to 500 mL.
4. Start epinephrine 2 to 10 mcg/min.
1. Do not give aspirin for at least 24 hours if rtPA is administered. - ANSWERSA 62-
year-old man suddenly experienced difficulty speaking and left-side weakness. He was brought to the emergency department. He meets initial criteria for fibrinolytic therapy, and a CT scan of the brain is ordered. What are the guidelines for antiplatelet and fibrinolytic therapy?
1. Do not give aspirin for at least 24 hours if rtPA is administered.
3˚ AV block p and qrs completely separate - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Coarse ventricular fibrillation - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Reentry supraventricualr tachycardia (SVT) - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Sinus bradycardia - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
3˚ AV block - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Reentry Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
2˚ AV block (Mobitz type II)
no p-r prolonged, random drops - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Sinus bradycardia - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Atrial flutter - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Reentry supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
2˚ AV block (Mobitz type I Wenckebach) - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Normal sinus rhythm - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Sinus tachycardia - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Atrial fibrillation
irreg, irreg - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm. Sinus tachycardia - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Fine ventricular fibrillation - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
2˚ AV block (Mobitz type I Wenchkebach) - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Agonal rhythm/asystole - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Coarse ventricular fibrillation - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
Monomorphic Ventricular tachycardia - ANSWERSIdentify the rhythm.
2. Magnesium is indicated for VF/pulseless VT associated with torsades de pointes. - ANSWERSWhich of the following statements about the use of magnesium in cardiac arrest is most accurate?
1. Magnesium is indicated for shock-refractory monomorphic VT.
2. Magnesium is indicated for VF/pulseless VT associated with torsades de pointes. 3. Magnesium is contraindicated for VT associated with a normal QT interval.
4. Magnesium is indicated for VF refractory to shock and amiodarone or lidocaine.
1. Give aspirin 160 to 325 mg chewed immediately. - ANSWERSA patient with ST-
segment elevation MI has ongoing chest discomfort. Fibrinolytic therapy has been ordered. Heparin 4000 units IV bolus was administered, and a heparin infusion of 1000 units per hour is being administered. Aspirin was not taken by the patient because he had a history of gastritis treated 5 years ago. Your next action is to:
1. Give aspirin 160 to 325 mg chewed immediately.
2. Give 75 mg enteric-coated aspirin orally.
3.Give 325 mg enteric-coated aspirin rectally.
4. Substitute clopidogrel 300 mg loading dose.
4. Start epinephrine 2 to 10 mcg/min. - ANSWERSA patient has sinus bradycardia with a heart rate of 36/min. Atropine has been administered to a total of 3 mg. A transcutaneous pacemaker has failed to capture. The patient is confused, and her blood
pressure is 110/60 mm Hg. Which of the following is now indicated?
1. Give additional 1 mg atropine.
2. Start dopamine 10 to 20 mcg/kg per minute.
3. Give normal saline bolus 250 mL to 500 mL.
4. Start epinephrine 2 to 10 mcg/min.
1. Do not give aspirin for at least 24 hours if rtPA is administered. - ANSWERSA 62-
year-old man suddenly experienced difficulty speaking and left-side weakness. He was brought to the emergency department. He meets initial criteria for fibrinolytic therapy, and a CT scan of the brain is ordered. What are the guidelines for antiplatelet and fibrinolytic therapy?
1. Do not give aspirin for at least 24 hours if rtPA is administered.
