RQI 2025 ACLS HEALTHCARE PROVIDER STUDY GUIDE

RQI 2025 ACLS HEALTHCARE PROVIDER STUDY GUIDE 1. What is the recommended energy dose f or defibrillation of an adult in ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT) using a biphasic defibrillator? a) 50 J b) 100 J c) 120 -200 J d) 360 J Answer: c) 120 -200 J 2. Which drug is most commonly used as the first line of tr eatment in stable narrow -complex tachycardia? a) Epinephrine b) Amiodarone c) Adenosine d) Lidocaine Answer: c) Adenosine 3. In the ACLS algorithm, what is the recommended dose of epinephrine for a cardiac arrest patient? a) 0.5 mg b) 1 mg c) 2 mg d) 10 mg Answer: b) 1 mg 4. What is the initial dose of amiodarone for an adult in cardiac arrest due to VF or pulseless VT that is unresponsive to CPR, defibrillation, and epinephrine? a) 150 mg b) 300 mg c) 450 mg d) 600 mg Answer: b) 300 mg 5. Which rhythm is c haracterized by an irregularly irregular rhythm without distinct P waves? a) Atrial flutter b) Ventricular tachycardia c) Atrial fibrillation d) Supraventricular tachycardia Answer: c) Atrial fibrillation 6. What is the recommended target temperature range for post -cardiac arrest care to improve neurological outcomes? a) 32-34°C b) 36 -37°C c) 34 -36°C d) 28 -30°C Answer: c) 34 -36°C 7. During ACLS, how often should you check for a pulse and rhythm after initiating CPR and delivering a shock? a) Every 30 second s b) Every 1 minute c) Every 2 minutes d) Every 5 minutes Answer: c) Every 2 minutes 8. What is the primary action of atropine in the ACLS protocol? a) Increase blood pressure b) Slow down heart rate c) Increase heart rate d) Treat hypokalemia Answer: c) Increase heart rate 9. For a patient with suspected stroke, what is the maximum time from symptom onset to administer thrombolytic therapy? a) 1 hour b) 3 hours c) 4.5 hours d) 6 hours Answer: c) 4.5 hours