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
perform endotracheal intubation; administer 100 % oxygen
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?

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

Which of the following identifies this ECG rhythm?

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