ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) CERTIFICATION FINAL EXAM 50+ QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWER/ACTUAL EXAM/AGRADE

ACLS(Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) CERTIFICATION FINAL EXAM 50+ QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWER/ACTUAL EXAM/AGRADE Any organized rhythm without a pulse is defined as pulseless electrical activity (PEA). - ANSWER-True Synchronized cardioversion is appropriate for treating an unknown wide complex tachycardia. - ANSWER-True The aorta is the wall that separates the ventricles of the heart. - ANSWER-False The most effective treatment for ventricular fibrillation is defibrillation. - ANSWER-True An individual should be cleared-Ñ prior to a shock only when convenient. - ANSWERFalse PEA and asystole are considered non-shockable rhythms and follow the same ACLS algorithm. - ANSWER-True Transcutaneous pacing should be used on an individual with bradycardia and inadequate perfusion if atropine is ineffective and the individual is exhibiting severe symptoms. - ANSWER-True Low blood pressure may be an indication of hemodynamic instability. - ANSWER-True Urgent defibrillation is essential for survival in the management of acute strokes. - ANSWER-FalseFibrinolytic therapy within three hours (in some cases 4.5 hours) of first onset of symptoms is the standard when treating ischemic stroke. - ANSWER-True 100% oxygen is acceptable for early intervention but not for extended periods of time. - ANSWER-True In a suspected acute stroke individual, you must always immediately obtain IV access. - ANSWER-False There is never a pulse associated with VF; therefore, you should follow the PEA algorithm with individuals in VF. - ANSWER-False If the AED advises no shock, you should still defibrillate because defibrillation often restarts the heart with no pulse. - ANSWER-False If transcutaneous pacing fails, there are no other options to consider. - ANSWER-FalseMedication is the only treatment for an unstable tachycardic individual. - ANSWERFalse For an individiual in respiratory arrest with a pulse, how often should they be ventilated? A) Give two breaths every 8 to 9 seconds, or 13 to 15 breaths per minute. B) Give one breath every 5 to 6 seconds, or 10 to 12 breaths per minute. C) Give one breath every 3 to 4 seconds, or 15 to 20 breaths per minute. D) Give one breath every 8 to 9 seconds, or 6 to 8 breaths per minute. - ANSWER-B) Give one breath every 5 to 6 seconds, or 10 to 12 breaths per minute. Which item is NOT a basic airway skill? A) Placement of endotracheal tube (ET tube) B) Bag-mask ventilation C) Jaw-thrust maneuver without head extension D) Head-tilt-chin-lift maneuver - ANSWER-A) Placement of endotracheal tube (ET tube) Which of the following basic airway adjuncts can be used in a conscious or semiconscious indivudual (with an intact cough and gag reflex)? A)Oropharyngeal airway (OPA) B) Endotracheal tube (ET tube) C) Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) D) Esophageal-tracheal tube (combitube) - ANSWER-C) Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) Blood or secretions in the mouth or upper respiratory tract may threaten the airway. How can they be removed? A) Bag-mask ventllation B) Laryngeal tube C) None of the above D) Suctioning - ANSWER-D) Suctioning What item is NOT an example of Advanced Airways? A) Esophageal-tracheal tube (combitube) B) Oropharyngeal airway (OPA) C) Endotracheal tube (ET tube) D) Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) - ANSWER-B) Oropharyngeal airway (OPA) The compression-to-ventilation ratio during CPR prior to placement of an advanced airway is: A) 15:02 B) 20:01 C) 30:01:00 D) 30:02:00 - ANSWER-D) 30:02:00