ACLS Pretest Questions & Answers
1.2nd degree AV block; Mobitz II
2.2nd degree AV block; Mobitz II
3.2nd degree AV block; Wenebach
4.2nd degree AV block; Wenebach
5.3rd degree AV block
6.Atrial fibrillation
7.Atrial flutter
8.Asystole
9.Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
10.Normal sinus
11.Pulseless electrical activity
12.Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
13.Sinus bradycardia
14.Sinus bradycardia
15.Sinus tachycardia
16.Supraventricular tachycardia
17.Supraventricular tachycardia
18.Ventricular fibrillation
19.Ventricular fibrillation
20.Ventricular fibrillation
21.You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in
progress, An AED has previously advised 'no shock indicated.' A rhythm
check now finds asystole. After resuming high-quality compressions, what
is the next action you take?
ANS establish IV/IO access
22.A patient has a rapid irregular wide-complex tachycardia. The
ventricular rate is 138 bpm. He is asymptomatic, with a blood pressure of
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, 110/70. He has a history of angina. What action is recommended next?
ANS seeking expert consultation
23.What is the indication for the use of magnesium in cardiac arrest?
ANS Pulse- less VT-associated torsades de pointes
24.A patient with possible STEMI has ongoing chest discomfort. What is a
contraindication to nitrate administration?
ANS use of PDE-i within the previous 24 hrs
25.A patient is in cardiac arrest. High-quality chest compressions are
being given. The patient is
intubated and an IV has been started. The rhythm is asystole. Which is the
first drug/dose to administer?
ANS epi 1mg IV/IO
26.A patient is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia. Two shocks and 1 dose
of epinephrine have been given. Which drug should be given next?
ANS amiodarone 300mg
27.A patient with STEMI has ongoing chest discomfort. Heparin 4000 units
IV bolus and a heparin infusion of 1000 units/hr are being administered.
The patient did not take aspirin because he has a history of gastritis, which
was treated 5 years ago. What is your next action?
ANS ASA 160-325mg to chew
28.A 57-year-old woman has palpitations, chest discomfort, and
tachycardia. The monitor shows a regular wide-complex QRS at a rate of 180
bpm. She becomes diaphoretic, and her BP is 80/60 mmHg. Which action do
you take next?
ANS perform electrical cardioversion
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1.2nd degree AV block; Mobitz II
2.2nd degree AV block; Mobitz II
3.2nd degree AV block; Wenebach
4.2nd degree AV block; Wenebach
5.3rd degree AV block
6.Atrial fibrillation
7.Atrial flutter
8.Asystole
9.Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
10.Normal sinus
11.Pulseless electrical activity
12.Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
13.Sinus bradycardia
14.Sinus bradycardia
15.Sinus tachycardia
16.Supraventricular tachycardia
17.Supraventricular tachycardia
18.Ventricular fibrillation
19.Ventricular fibrillation
20.Ventricular fibrillation
21.You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in
progress, An AED has previously advised 'no shock indicated.' A rhythm
check now finds asystole. After resuming high-quality compressions, what
is the next action you take?
ANS establish IV/IO access
22.A patient has a rapid irregular wide-complex tachycardia. The
ventricular rate is 138 bpm. He is asymptomatic, with a blood pressure of
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, 110/70. He has a history of angina. What action is recommended next?
ANS seeking expert consultation
23.What is the indication for the use of magnesium in cardiac arrest?
ANS Pulse- less VT-associated torsades de pointes
24.A patient with possible STEMI has ongoing chest discomfort. What is a
contraindication to nitrate administration?
ANS use of PDE-i within the previous 24 hrs
25.A patient is in cardiac arrest. High-quality chest compressions are
being given. The patient is
intubated and an IV has been started. The rhythm is asystole. Which is the
first drug/dose to administer?
ANS epi 1mg IV/IO
26.A patient is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia. Two shocks and 1 dose
of epinephrine have been given. Which drug should be given next?
ANS amiodarone 300mg
27.A patient with STEMI has ongoing chest discomfort. Heparin 4000 units
IV bolus and a heparin infusion of 1000 units/hr are being administered.
The patient did not take aspirin because he has a history of gastritis, which
was treated 5 years ago. What is your next action?
ANS ASA 160-325mg to chew
28.A 57-year-old woman has palpitations, chest discomfort, and
tachycardia. The monitor shows a regular wide-complex QRS at a rate of 180
bpm. She becomes diaphoretic, and her BP is 80/60 mmHg. Which action do
you take next?
ANS perform electrical cardioversion
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