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 dopamine 10 to 20 ụg/kg per minute and titrate heart rate
begin TCP
give atropine 1 mg IV up to a total dose of 3 mg.
initiate dopamine 2 to 10 ụg/kg per minute and titrate heart rate
initiate epinephrine 2 to 10 ụg 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 lidocaine 1-1.5 mg/kg IV
Repeat amiodarone 150 mg IV
Give immediate unsynchronized defibrillation
Perform synchronized cardioversion
Question 3
91% answer correctly
You are the code team leader and arrive finding the above rhythm with CPR in progress. Team members report that the patient was well but complained of chest pain and collapsed. She has no pulse or respirations. Bag- mask ventilations are producing visible chest rise, high-quality CPR is in progress, and an IV has been established. Your next order would be:
administer atropine 1 mg
administer epinephrine 1 mg
administer amiodarone 300 mg
start dopamine at 2 to 10 ụg/kg per minute
perform endotracheal intubation