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ACLS FINAL EXAM 1,2 & 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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➢ ACLS FINAL EXAM …….139
➢ ACLS FINAL EXAM …….180
MULTIPLE CHOICES EXAM 1
###1. Which of these tests should be performed for a patient with
suspected stroke as soon as possible but no more than 20 minutes after
hospital arrival?
A. 12-lead ECG
B. Cardiac enzymes
C. Coagulation studies
D. Non-contrast CT scan of the head
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✔ANSWER✔D
###2. Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized
oropharyngeal airway?
A. Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the
mandible
B. Measure from the thyroid cartilage to the bottom of the earlobe
C. Estimate by using the formula weight (KG)/8 + 2
D. Estimate by using the size of the patient's finger
✔ANSWER✔A
###3. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose
symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal with no signs of
hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to
fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment approach is best for this patient?
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A. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
B. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
C. Order an echocardiogram before fibrinolytic administration
D. Wait for the results of the MRI
✔ANSWER✔B
###4.Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
A. Check the ECG for evidence of a rhythm
B. Open the patient's airway
C. Determine if a carotid pulse is present
D. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
✔ANSWER✔D
###5. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive patient?
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A. Slow, weak pulse rate
B. Cyanosis
C. Agonal gasps
D. Irregular, weak pulse rate ✔ANSWER✔C
###6. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest discomfort. His
blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, his heart rate is 92/min, his nonlabored
respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and his pulse oximetry reading is 97%.
Which assessment step is the most important now?
A. Evaluating the PETCO2 reading
B. Requesting a chest x-ray
C. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
D. Requesting laboratory testing
✔ANSWER✔C
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ACLS FINAL EXAM 1,2 & 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
➢ ACLS FINAL EXAM …….106
➢ ACLS FINAL EXAM …….139
➢ ACLS FINAL EXAM …….180
MULTIPLE CHOICES EXAM 1
###1. Which of these tests should be performed for a patient with
suspected stroke as soon as possible but no more than 20 minutes after
hospital arrival?
A. 12-lead ECG
B. Cardiac enzymes
C. Coagulation studies
D. Non-contrast CT scan of the head
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✔ANSWER✔D
###2. Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized
oropharyngeal airway?
A. Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the
mandible
B. Measure from the thyroid cartilage to the bottom of the earlobe
C. Estimate by using the formula weight (KG)/8 + 2
D. Estimate by using the size of the patient's finger
✔ANSWER✔A
###3. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose
symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal with no signs of
hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to
fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment approach is best for this patient?
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A. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
B. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
C. Order an echocardiogram before fibrinolytic administration
D. Wait for the results of the MRI
✔ANSWER✔B
###4.Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
A. Check the ECG for evidence of a rhythm
B. Open the patient's airway
C. Determine if a carotid pulse is present
D. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
✔ANSWER✔D
###5. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive patient?
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A. Slow, weak pulse rate
B. Cyanosis
C. Agonal gasps
D. Irregular, weak pulse rate ✔ANSWER✔C
###6. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest discomfort. His
blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, his heart rate is 92/min, his nonlabored
respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and his pulse oximetry reading is 97%.
Which assessment step is the most important now?
A. Evaluating the PETCO2 reading
B. Requesting a chest x-ray
C. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
D. Requesting laboratory testing
✔ANSWER✔C
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