ACLS Certification Practice Test Results
Question
1
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) | |
| administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 200J (biphasic defibrillator) | |
| perform endotracheal intubation; administer 100 % oxygen |
Question
2
Which of the following identifies this ECG rhythm?
| Fine Ventricular Fibrillation | |
| 2nd Degree Type I Block | |
| Asystole | |
| Normal Sinus Rhythm (NSR) | |
| Coarse Ventricular Fibrillation | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| 2nd Degree Type II Block | |
| Monomorphic VTach | |
| Polymorphic VTach (Torsades) | |
| 3rd Degree Block | |
| Sinus Tachycardia | |
| Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) | |
| Atrial Flutter | |
| Sinus Bradycardia |
Question
3
Which of the following is most accurate regarding the administration of vasopressin during cardiac arrest?
| Vasopressin can be administered twice during cardiac arrest | |
| Vasopressin is recommended instead of epinephrine for the treatment of asystole | |
| Vasopressin is indicated for VF and pulseless VT prior to the delivery of the first shock | |
| The correct dose of Vasopressin is 40 U administered IV or IO |