ACLS Certification Practical Application Practice Test Results

Question 1
47% answer correctly
This patient suddenly collapsed and is poorly responsive. The patient has a weak carotid pulse. A cardiac monitor, oxygen, and an IV line have been initiated. The code cart with all drugs and TCP is immediately available. Next you would:
initiate epinephrine 2 to 10 ụg per minute and titrate heart rate
give atropine 1 mg IV up to a total dose of 3 mg.
initiate dopamine 10 to 20 ụg/kg per minute and titrate heart rate
begin TCP
initiate dopamine 2 to 10 ụg/kg per minute and titrate heart rate
Question 2
34% answer correctly
This patient has been resuscitated from cardiac arrest. During the resuscitation amiodarone 300 mg was administered. Now the patient develops severe chest discomfort, is diaphoretic, and has the above rhythm. BP is 80/60 mm Hg. What is the next indicated action:
repeat amiodarone 300 mg IV.
Give immediate unsynchronized defibrillation
Give lidocaine 1-1.5 mg/kg IV
Perform synchronized cardioversion
Repeat amiodarone 150 mg IV
Question 3
93% answer correctly
A 35 year-old woman presents the ED with a chief complaint of palpitations. She has no chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or lightheadedness. Which of the following is indicated first?
give adenosine 12 mg IV slow push (over 1-2 mins)
perform vagal maneuvers
give adenosine 3 mg IV fast
give metoprolol 5 mg IV and repeat if necessary