ACLS Certification Exam (2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and 100% Correct Verified Answers
QUESTION
Antiarrhythmic drugs to consider for persistent
... [Show More] VF/pulseless VT include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Lidocaine
B) Amiodarone
C) Atropine
D) Magnesium
Answer:
INCORRECT: Lidocaine, Magnesium
QUESTION
Bradycardia is defined as any rhythm disorder with a heart rate less than:
A) 50 beats per minute
B) 60 beats per minute
C) 70 beats per minute
D) 40 beats per minute
Answer:
B) 60 beats per minute
QUESTION
Symptoms of bradycardia may include:
A) Chest pain
B) Shortness of breath
C) Dizziness
D) All of the above
Answer:
D) All of the above
QUESTION
In the absence of immediately reversible causes, what is the first-line drug given for symptomatic bradycardia?
A) Atropine
B) Metoprolol
C) Nitroglycerine
D) Albuterol
Answer:
A) Atropine
QUESTION
What is the first step in the treatment of persistent tachycardia (heart rate > 150 bpm) causing hypotension, altered mental status, and signs of shock?
A) Defibrillation
B) Obtain a 12-lead ECG
C) Synchronized cardioversion
D) Administer a calcium channel blocker
Answer:
INCORRECT: B) Obtain a 12-lead ECG D) Administer a calcium channel blocker
CORRECT:
QUESTION
If uncertain whether or not an individual is an appropriate candidate for synchronized cardioversion, the ACLS trained provider should:
A) Seek expert consultation.
B) Provide increased oxygenation.
C) Obtain a coronary CT scan.
D) Defer cardioversion until symptoms become irreversible.
Answer:
Seek expert consultation
QUESTION
Which of the following is true concerning ischemic strokes?
A) They account for 50% of all strokes and are caused by an occlusion of a vein to a region of the brain.
B) They account for 87% of all strokes and are usually caused by an occlusion of an artery to a region of the brain.
C) They account for 80% of all strokes and are caused by an occlusion of a vein to a region of the brain.
D) They account for 13% of all strokes and are caused by an occlusion of an artery to a region of the brain.
Answer:
B) They account for 87% of all strokes and are usually caused by an occlusion of an artery to a region of the brain.
QUESTION
All of the following are found within the 8 D's of Stroke Care EXCEPT:
A) Delivery
B) Detection
C) Decision
D) Debilitation
Answer:
D) Debilitation
QUESTION
Where is the start of the mechanical movement of the heart generally thought to begin?
A) Left atrium
B) Right atrium
C) Left ventricle
D) Right ventricle
Answer:
B) Right atrium
QUESTION
You are alone when you encounter an individual in what [Show Less]