ACLS Certification Practical Application Practice Test Results

Question 1
80% answer correctly
A patient presents with the above rhythm complaining of an irregular heart beat. She has no other complaints. Past medical history is significant for an MI 7 years ago. BP is 110/70. At this time you would:
continue monitoring and seek expert consultation
administer lidocaine 1 mg/kg IV
perform emergency synchronized cardioversion
administer nitroglycerine 0.4 mg sublinqual or spray
perform elective synchronized cardioversion with presedation
Question 2
65% answer correctly
A patient in the ED develops recurrent chest discomfort (8/10) suspicious for ischemia. His monitored rhythm becomes irregular as seen above. Oxygen is being administered by NC at 4 L/min and an IV line is patent. Bp is 160/96. There are no allergies or contraindications to any meds. You would first order:
Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg SL
lidocaine 1 mg/kg and infusion 2 mg/min
Morphine sulfate 2-4 mg IV
IV nitroglycerine initiated at 10 ụg/min and titrated
Amiodarone 150 mg IV
Question 3
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 amiodarone 300 mg IV
perform endotracheal intubation; administer 100 % oxygen
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)