ACLS Practice Quiz I

14 Questions | By Awilkesmd | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 3375

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This pretest is designed to prepare you for the ACLS certification and re-certification exams. After you have answered the questions and read the comments on each, you will be more than prepared to take and pass the ACLS exams.

Questions and Answers

1.

Which of the following is most likely the result of an untreated arrhythmia?
- A.
  
  Embolic CVA
- B.
  
  Thrombotic CVA
- C.
  
  Hemorrhagic CVA
- D.
  
  Pulmonary Embolus
2.

Your patient has unstable vital signs and is in the following rhythm. What would be the next appropriate intervention?
- A.
  
  Synchronized Cardioversion
- B.
  
  Unsynchronized Defibrillation
3.

A patient presents to an Emergency Department unable to speak or to move her right arm. Her symptoms began approximately 6 hours ago. This patient is an appropriate candidate for tPA.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Which of the following is not part of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale?
- A.
  
  Facial Droop (Is the face symmetrical? Have the patient smile)
- B.
  
  Arm Weakness (Have the patient close his eyes and hold out both hands, palms up)
- C.
  
  Abnormal Speech (Have the patient say, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks")
- D.
  
  Poor Balance (Have the patient stand on one foot.)
5.

An advanced airways is imperative, as per most recent ACLS guidelines.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Hyperventilation during resuscitation can cause and increase in intrathorasic pressure and a decrease in cardiac output.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

The oro-pharyngeal airway (OPA) does trigger the gag reflex. Is it more appropriately using in conscious or unconscious patients.
- A.
  
  Conscious and semi-conscious patients
- B.
  
  Unconscious
8.

In defibrillating VT/VF, in a biphasic defibrillator, the initial shock should be between 120 J and 200 J, each subsequent shock at the same or greater energy. In an monophasic defibrillator, the initial shock should be ______.
- A.
  
  100 J
- B.
  
  200 J
- C.
  
  300 J
- D.
  
  360 J
9.

Identify this rhythm.
- A.
  
  First Degree Heart Block
- B.
  
  Second Degree Heart Block, Mobitz 1 (Wenckebach)
- C.
  
  Second Degree Heart Block, Mobitz 2
- D.
  
  Third Degree Heart Block
10.

Identify this rhythm.
- A.
  
  First Degree Heart Block
- B.
  
  Second Degree Heart Block, Mobitz 1 (Wenckebach)
- C.
  
  Second Degree Heart Block, Mobitz 2
- D.
  
  Third Degree Heart Block
11.

Identify this ryhthm.
- A.
  
  Atrial Fibrillation
- B.
  
  Atrial Flutter
- C.
  
  SVT
- D.
  
  Ventricular Tachycardia
- E.
  
  Ventricular Fibrillation
- F.
  
  Ventricular Tachycardia (Torsades de Points)
12.

Identify this ryhthm.
- A.
  
  Atrial Fibrillation
- B.
  
  Atrial Flutter
- C.
  
  SVT
- D.
  
  Ventricular Tachycardia
- E.
  
  Ventricular Fibrillation
- F.
  
  Ventricular Tachycardia (Torsades de Points)
13.

Your patient is very lightheaded. Her Blood pressure = 62/40 mmHg. HR=38 BPM Her rhythm is below: While awaiting cardiology to place a pacemaker, appropriate interventions include
- A.
  
  Transcutaneous Pacing
- B.
  
  Dopamine 2-10 mcg/kg/minute
- C.
  
  Epinephrine 2-10 mcg/minute
- D.
  
  Atropine 1 mg
14.

A patient arrests near a pool and is partially submerged in water, the AED may be safely and effectively discharged with moving the patient.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False