ALS/ACLS - Red Cross Final Exam [2024] WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
The resuscitation team suspects that hyperkalemia is the cause of cardiac arrest in a
patient brought to the emergency department. Which finding on a 12-lead ECG would
confirm this suspicion? - <<ANSWER>>Wide-complex ventricular rhythm or tall, pointed
T waves
A patient comes to the emergency department with a suspected stroke. The patient is
alert and oriented and accompanied by a family member. The family member says, "I
noticed he was slurring his words and had trouble walking, like his leg was numb." After
completing the primary assessment, the stroke team completes a secondary
assessment. Which finding would suggest that the patient is experiencing a condition
that mimics a stroke? - <<ANSWER>>Hypoglycemia
The stroke team is assessing a patient with a suspected stroke. The patient is alert and
able to carry on a conversation, although the patient has difficulty getting the words out.
Testing confirms that the patient has had an ischemic stroke. Based on the patient's
medical history, a history of which arrhythmia would alert the team to the patient's
increased risk for stroke? - <<ANSWER>>Atrial fibrillation
A patient with an ischemic stroke arrives at the emergency department at 2 a.m. The
patient's symptoms started about 12:30 a.m. After completing the necessary
assessments, the healthcare team diagnoses an ischemic stroke, and the patient is
determined to be a candidate for fibrinolytic therapy. To achieve the best outcomes, the
team should initiate therapy for this patient no later than by which time? -
<<ANSWER>>3:00 a.m.
A patient enters the emergency department in respiratory compromise. The team is
monitoring the patient using capnography and identifies that ETCO2 levels are initially
33 mmHg and later 40 mmHg. From these readings, the team identifies that the patient
is progressing in what stage of respiratory compromise? - <<ANSWER>>Respiratory
distress
The ECG rhythm strip of a patient who arrived in the emergency department
complaining of dizziness, syncope and shortness of breath reveals sinus bradycardia.
When reviewing the patient's medication history, the healthcare provider identifies which
, agent(s) as a potential cause of the patient's current condition? - <<ANSWER>>1.
Metoprolol
2. Verapamil
3. Digoxin
A person suddenly collapses while sitting in the sunroom of a healthcare facility. A
healthcare provider observes the event and hurries over to assess the situation. The
healthcare provider performs which assessment first? - <<ANSWER>>Rapid
assessment
A healthcare provider initiates ventilations to ensure adequate breathing and
oxygenation. While ventilations are being performed, capnography is established to
evaluate the adequacy of the ventilations. The healthcare provider determines that
ventilations are adequate based on which end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value? -
<<ANSWER>>35 to 45 mmHg
A healthcare provider is establishing cardiac monitoring using a five-electrode system.
The healthcare provider demonstrates proper use of the system by placing the green
electrode in which location? - <<ANSWER>>On the lower right abdomen
A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations
using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. The development of which condition during
the provision of care would lead the team to suspect that improper BVM technique is
being used? - <<ANSWER>>Pneumothorax
A resuscitation team is debriefing following a recent event. A patient experienced
cardiac arrest, and advanced cardiac life support was initiated. The patient required the
placement of an advanced airway to maintain airway patency. Which statement
indicates that the team performed high-quality CPR? - <<ANSWER>>"We delivered 1
ventilation every 6 seconds and chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120
compressions per minute."
Assessment of a patient reveals an ETCO2 level of 55 mmHg and an arterial oxygen
saturation (SaO2) level of 88%. The provider would interpret these findings as indicative
of which condition? - <<ANSWER>>Respiratory failure
A patient's capnogram reveals the following waveform. Which segment would the
healthcare provider interpret as reflecting the beginning of exhalation? -
<<ANSWER>>A-B
A patient arrives at the emergency department complaining of shortness of breath. The
patient has a long history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Assessment
reveals respiratory failure. Which action would be the initial priority? -
<<ANSWER>>Assisted ventilation with BVM resuscitator
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
The resuscitation team suspects that hyperkalemia is the cause of cardiac arrest in a
patient brought to the emergency department. Which finding on a 12-lead ECG would
confirm this suspicion? - <<ANSWER>>Wide-complex ventricular rhythm or tall, pointed
T waves
A patient comes to the emergency department with a suspected stroke. The patient is
alert and oriented and accompanied by a family member. The family member says, "I
noticed he was slurring his words and had trouble walking, like his leg was numb." After
completing the primary assessment, the stroke team completes a secondary
assessment. Which finding would suggest that the patient is experiencing a condition
that mimics a stroke? - <<ANSWER>>Hypoglycemia
The stroke team is assessing a patient with a suspected stroke. The patient is alert and
able to carry on a conversation, although the patient has difficulty getting the words out.
Testing confirms that the patient has had an ischemic stroke. Based on the patient's
medical history, a history of which arrhythmia would alert the team to the patient's
increased risk for stroke? - <<ANSWER>>Atrial fibrillation
A patient with an ischemic stroke arrives at the emergency department at 2 a.m. The
patient's symptoms started about 12:30 a.m. After completing the necessary
assessments, the healthcare team diagnoses an ischemic stroke, and the patient is
determined to be a candidate for fibrinolytic therapy. To achieve the best outcomes, the
team should initiate therapy for this patient no later than by which time? -
<<ANSWER>>3:00 a.m.
A patient enters the emergency department in respiratory compromise. The team is
monitoring the patient using capnography and identifies that ETCO2 levels are initially
33 mmHg and later 40 mmHg. From these readings, the team identifies that the patient
is progressing in what stage of respiratory compromise? - <<ANSWER>>Respiratory
distress
The ECG rhythm strip of a patient who arrived in the emergency department
complaining of dizziness, syncope and shortness of breath reveals sinus bradycardia.
When reviewing the patient's medication history, the healthcare provider identifies which
, agent(s) as a potential cause of the patient's current condition? - <<ANSWER>>1.
Metoprolol
2. Verapamil
3. Digoxin
A person suddenly collapses while sitting in the sunroom of a healthcare facility. A
healthcare provider observes the event and hurries over to assess the situation. The
healthcare provider performs which assessment first? - <<ANSWER>>Rapid
assessment
A healthcare provider initiates ventilations to ensure adequate breathing and
oxygenation. While ventilations are being performed, capnography is established to
evaluate the adequacy of the ventilations. The healthcare provider determines that
ventilations are adequate based on which end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value? -
<<ANSWER>>35 to 45 mmHg
A healthcare provider is establishing cardiac monitoring using a five-electrode system.
The healthcare provider demonstrates proper use of the system by placing the green
electrode in which location? - <<ANSWER>>On the lower right abdomen
A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations
using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. The development of which condition during
the provision of care would lead the team to suspect that improper BVM technique is
being used? - <<ANSWER>>Pneumothorax
A resuscitation team is debriefing following a recent event. A patient experienced
cardiac arrest, and advanced cardiac life support was initiated. The patient required the
placement of an advanced airway to maintain airway patency. Which statement
indicates that the team performed high-quality CPR? - <<ANSWER>>"We delivered 1
ventilation every 6 seconds and chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120
compressions per minute."
Assessment of a patient reveals an ETCO2 level of 55 mmHg and an arterial oxygen
saturation (SaO2) level of 88%. The provider would interpret these findings as indicative
of which condition? - <<ANSWER>>Respiratory failure
A patient's capnogram reveals the following waveform. Which segment would the
healthcare provider interpret as reflecting the beginning of exhalation? -
<<ANSWER>>A-B
A patient arrives at the emergency department complaining of shortness of breath. The
patient has a long history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Assessment
reveals respiratory failure. Which action would be the initial priority? -
<<ANSWER>>Assisted ventilation with BVM resuscitator
