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 200J (biphasic defibrillator)
administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 360J (monophasic defibrillator)
Question 2
54% answer correctly

Which of the following identifies this ECG rhythm?

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

Which of the following identifies this ECG rhythm?

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