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?
prepare to give epinephrine 1 mg IV
prepare to give amiodarone 300 mg IV
administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 360J (monophasic defibrillator)
perform endotracheal intubation; administer 100 % oxygen
administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 200J (biphasic defibrillator)
Question 2
82% answer correctly
A patient with possible ACS and a bradycardia of 42/min has ongoing chest discomfort. What is the initial dose of atropine?
Atropine 1.0 mg
Atropine 0.1 mg
Atropine 0.5 mg
Atropine 3 mg
Question 3
47% answer correctly
This patient suddenly collapsed and is poorly responsive. The patient has a weak carotid pulse. A cardiac monitor, oxygen, and an IV line have been initiated. The code cart with all drugs and TCP is immediately available. Next you would:
initiate dopamine 2 to 10 ụg/kg per minute and titrate heart rate
initiate dopamine 10 to 20 ụg/kg per minute and titrate heart rate
give atropine 1 mg IV up to a total dose of 3 mg.
begin TCP
initiate epinephrine 2 to 10 ụg per minute and titrate heart rate