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:
give atropine 1 mg IV up to a total dose of 3 mg.
begin TCP
initiate epinephrine 2 to 10 ụg per minute and titrate heart rate
initiate dopamine 2 to 10 ụg/kg per minute and titrate heart rate
initiate dopamine 10 to 20 ụg/kg per minute and titrate heart rate
Question 2
76% answer correctly
Following resuscitation with CPR and a single shock, you observe this rhythm while preparing the patient for transport. Your patient is stable and BP is 120/80 mm Hg. She is apprehensive but has no complaints other than palpitations. At this time you would:
give magnesium sulfate 1-2 g over 20 minutes
seek expert consultation
give lidocaine 1-1.5 mg IV, start lidocaine infusion
give amiodarone 300 mg IV, start infusion
Question 3
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
Establish an IV and give epinephrine 1 mg IV
Begin CPR with chest compressions for 2 mins or about 5 cycles.
give a single shock with 200 J