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
administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 200J (biphasic defibrillator)
administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 360J (monophasic defibrillator)
prepare to give amiodarone 300 mg IV
perform endotracheal intubation; administer 100 % oxygen
Question 2
54% answer correctly

Which of the following identifies this ECG rhythm?

Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
Atrial Fibrillation
2nd Degree Type I Block
Normal Sinus Rhythm (NSR)
3rd Degree Block
Coarse Ventricular Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Fine Ventricular Fibrillation
2nd Degree Type II Block
Asystole
Polymorphic VTach (Torsades)
Sinus Bradycardia
Monomorphic VTach
Question 3
90% answer correctly
A 35-year old woman has palpitations, lightheadedness, and a stable tachycardia. The monitor shows a regular narrow-complex QRS at a rate of 180/min. Vagal maneuvers have not been effective in terminating the rhythm. An IV has been established. What drug should be administered IV?
Lidocaine 1 mg/kg
Epinephrine 2-10 ụg/kg per minute
Atropine 0.5 mg
Adenosine 6 mg