ACLS A+ Exam Questions and Answers

ROSC - ANSWER-Normal state Hypovolemia Management - ANSWER-Iv fluids Hypoxia management - ANSWER-Ventilation, oxygen Lack of electrical activity in the heart and appears as a flat line - ANSWER-Asystole Hydrogen ion (acidosis) management - ANSWER-Sodium bicarbonate hyper/hypokalemia management - ANSWER-Calcium cl, insulin, glucose, sodium bicarb, dialysis Hypo give K Hypothermia management - ANSWER-Rewarming, o2, IVF Absence of detectable pulse and presence of some type of electrical activity other than VF/PVT Mechanical contraction, but too weak for palpable pulse or BP Likelihood of successful resuscitation much lower than VF/PVT - ANSWER-PEA Hypoglycemia management - ANSWER-Glucose Toxin (OD) management - ANSWER-Drug screen, symptomatic management Tamponade management - ANSWER-Pericardiocentesis (remove fluid) Trauma management - ANSWER-Volume infusion, intracranial pressure monitoring, bleeding control, surgical