ACLS Certification Practical Application Practice Test Results

Question 1
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?
perform vagal maneuvers
give adenosine 12 mg IV slow push (over 1-2 mins)
give adenosine 3 mg IV fast
give metoprolol 5 mg IV and repeat if necessary
Question 2
38% answer correctly
You are monitoring a patient with chest discomfort who becomes suddenly unresponsive. You observe the above rhythm on the cardiac monitor. A monophasic defibrillator is present. What is your first action:
intubate the patient and give epinephrine 2-4 mg via ET tube.
give a single shock with 360 J
Begin CPR with chest compressions for 2 mins or about 5 cycles.
give a single shock with 200 J
Establish an IV and give epinephrine 1 mg IV
Question 3
90% answer correctly
A patient becomes unresponsive and you are uncertain if a faint pulse is present with the above rhythm. Your next action is:
consider causes for pulseless electrical activity.
Start an IV and give epinephrine 1 mg IV
Order transcutaneous pacing
Begin CPR with high-quality chest compressions
Start an IV and give atropine 1 mg