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
administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 360J (monophasic defibrillator)
prepare to give epinephrine 1 mg IV
prepare to give amiodarone 300 mg IV
administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 200J (biphasic defibrillator)
Question 2
82% answer correctly
A patient with possible ACS and a bradycardia of 42/min has ongoing chest discomfort. What is the initial dose of atropine?
Atropine 0.1 mg
Atropine 0.5 mg
Atropine 3 mg
Atropine 1.0 mg
Question 3
72% answer correctly
Which of the following is most accurate regarding the administration of vasopressin during cardiac arrest?
The correct dose of Vasopressin is 40 U administered IV or IO
Vasopressin is indicated for VF and pulseless VT prior to the delivery of the first shock
Vasopressin is recommended instead of epinephrine for the treatment of asystole
Vasopressin can be administered twice during cardiac arrest