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 amiodarone 300 mg IV
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)
Question 2
54% answer correctly

Which of the following identifies this ECG rhythm?

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

Which of the following identifies this ECG rhythm?

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