Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Emergency Medical Procedures Quiz

Ventricular fibrillation is a shockable rhythm because it is a chaotic, disorganized rhythm that can be corrected with defibrillation.

The recommended compression to ventilation ratio for adult CPR is 30 compressions to 2 ventilations.

Amiodarone is often given during cardiac arrest to help stabilize and treat abnormal heart rhythms.

During ACLS, chest compressions for adults should be at least 2 inches deep to ensure adequate circulation.

During CPR for pediatric patients, chest compressions should be at least 1.5 inches deep.

Ventricular tachycardia is identified by a wide QRS complex and absence of P waves on ECG.

Hypoxia, or lack of oxygen, is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest.

The recommended compression rate during CPR for both adult and pediatric patients is 100 compressions per minute.

PEA is identified by the absence of a pulse despite organized electrical activity on ECG.

The first step in the ACLS algorithm for adult cardiac arrest is to activate emergency medical services (EMS).

The recommended ratio of compressions to ventilations during CPR for a single rescuer for an adult victim is 30 compressions to 2 ventilations.

During infant CPR, the recommended compression depth is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters).

Epinephrine is commonly given during ACLS for the treatment of asystole or PEA.

The recommended rate of chest compressions during CPR for both adults and pediatric patients is 100 compressions per minute.

The initial dose of epinephrine during adult cardiac arrest is 1 mg.

The recommended initial energy setting for biphasic defibrillation in adults is 200 Joules.

In pediatric patients, epinephrine should be administered via the intraosseous route during cardiac arrest.

The recommended maximum interval for interruption of chest compressions in ACLS protocols is 10 seconds.

The preferred route for administering amiodarone in adult patients with pulseless VT or VF during ACLS is intravenous (IV) push.

Vasopressin is commonly used during ACLS for the treatment of pulseless VT.

End-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) levels between 25-35 mmHg indicate effective chest compressions during adult cardiac arrest.

Tension pneumothorax is a reversible cause of PEA according to ACLS guidelines.

The recommended initial dose of amiodarone for treating pulseless VT or VF in adult patients is 300 mg.

Transcutaneous pacing is the recommended treatment for symptomatic bradycardia in ACLS.

The recommended dose of epinephrine for treating pulseless VT or VF in pediatric patients during ACLS is 0.01 mg/kg (1:10,000).