ACLS Certification Practice Test Results

Question 1
83% answer correctly
Following initiation of CPR and one shock for VF, this rhythm is present on the next rhythm check. A second shock is given and chest compressions are immediately resumed. An IV is in place and no drugs have been given. Bag-mask ventilations are producing visible chest rise. What is your next order?
perform endotracheal intubation; administer 100 % oxygen
prepare to give epinephrine 1 mg IV
prepare to give amiodarone 300 mg IV
administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 360J (monophasic defibrillator)
administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 200J (biphasic defibrillator)
Question 2
54% answer correctly

Which of the following identifies this ECG rhythm?

3rd Degree Block
Sinus Bradycardia
Atrial Fibrillation
2nd Degree Type II Block
Coarse Ventricular Fibrillation
Polymorphic VTach (Torsades)
2nd Degree Type I Block
Monomorphic VTach
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
Fine Ventricular Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Normal Sinus Rhythm (NSR)
Asystole
Sinus Tachycardia
Question 3
50% answer correctly

Which of the following identifies this ECG rhythm?

Fine Ventricular Fibrillation
Monomorphic VTach
2nd Degree Type II Block
Coarse Ventricular Fibrillation
Sinus Tachycardia
Polymorphic VTach (Torsades)
Atrial Fibrillation
Sinus Bradycardia
Asystole
2nd Degree Type I Block
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
3rd Degree Block
Atrial Flutter
Normal Sinus Rhythm (NSR)