ACLS Certification Practical Application Practice Test Results

Question 1
86% answer correctly
You arrive on the scene to find CPR in progress. Nursing staff report that the patient was recovering from a pulmonary embolism and suddenly collapsed. There is no pulse or spontaneous respirations. High-quality CPR is in progress and effective ventilation is being provided with bag-mask. An IV has been initiated. You would now:
Give atropine 0.5 mg IV
Order immediate endotracheal intubation
Give atropine 1 mg IV
Initiate transcutaneous pacing
Give epinephrine 1.0 mg IV
Question 2
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
administer nitroglycerine 0.4 mg sublinqual or spray
perform emergency synchronized cardioversion
perform elective synchronized cardioversion with presedation
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:
Begin CPR with high-quality chest compressions
Start an IV and give atropine 1 mg
consider causes for pulseless electrical activity.
Start an IV and give epinephrine 1 mg IV
Order transcutaneous pacing