acls_exam_version_b_50QA

ADVANCED
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(50Q&A)
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,AdvancedCardiovascular Life Support Exam
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Version B (50 questions)
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Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet.
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1. What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR?
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A. Perform pulse checks only after defibrillation. n n n n n




B. Continue CPR while thedefibrillator is charging. n n n n n n




C. Administer IVmedications only when breaths are given. n n n n n n n




D. Continue to useAED even after the arrival of amanual defibrillator.
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2. Which condition is an indication to stop or withhold resuscitative efforts?
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A. Unwitnessed arrest n




B. Safety threat to providers n n n




C. Patient age greater than 85 years n n n n n




D. No return of spontaneous circulation after 10 minutes of CPR
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3. After verifying the absence of a pulse, you initiate CPR with adequate bag-mask
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ventilation. The patient’s lead II ECG appears below. What is your next action?
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A. IV or IO access n n n




B. Endotrachealtube placement n n




C. Consultation with cardiology for possible PCI n n n n n




D. Application of a transcutaneous pacemaker n n n n




4. After verifying unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing, you activate
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the emergency response team. What is your next action?
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A. Retrieve anAED. n n




B. Check for a pulse. n n n




C. Deliver 2 rescue breaths. n n n




D. Administera precordial thump. n n n

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