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
administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 360J (monophasic defibrillator)
administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 200J (biphasic defibrillator)
perform endotracheal intubation; administer 100 % oxygen
prepare to give amiodarone 300 mg IV
Question 2
54% answer correctly

Which of the following identifies this ECG rhythm?

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

Which of the following identifies this ECG rhythm?

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