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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Bradycardia and Tachycardia Management Quiz

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#1

What is the primary goal of ACLS during cardiac arrest?

Minimize interruptions in chest compressions
Explanation

To ensure continuous blood circulation.

#2

Which of the following is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest according to the ACLS algorithms?

All of the above
Explanation

Various factors that can be corrected to restore heart function.

#3

In ACLS, what is the recommended dose of amiodarone for ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia?

300 mg over 10 minutes
Explanation

Administered to stabilize heart rhythm.

#4

Which ACLS algorithm should be followed for the management of pulseless electrical activity (PEA) or asystole?

Pulseless Arrest Algorithm
Explanation

Guidelines for managing cardiac arrest without a heartbeat.

#5

During ACLS, what is the recommended initial treatment for stable narrow-complex tachycardia?

Adenosine
Explanation

To terminate certain types of rapid heart rhythms.

#6

In ACLS, what is the recommended initial treatment for stable bradycardia with signs or symptoms?

Atropine
Explanation

Anticholinergic agent to increase heart rate.

#7

During ACLS, which rhythm is characterized by a wide QRS complex and absent P waves?

Ventricular tachycardia
Explanation

Abnormal rapid heartbeat originating in the ventricles.

#8

Which ACLS drug is commonly used to treat ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia?

Amiodarone
Explanation

Administered to restore normal heart rhythm.

#9

In ACLS, what is the recommended dose of epinephrine during cardiac arrest?

1 mg every 3-5 minutes
Explanation

To stimulate heart activity and improve blood flow.

#10

In ACLS, what is the recommended dose of atropine for bradycardia?

0.5 mg every 3-5 minutes
Explanation

To increase heart rate in cases of slow heartbeat.

#11

Which rhythm is characterized by a regular, narrow QRS complex, and absent P waves in ACLS?

Supraventricular tachycardia
Explanation

Fast but regular heartbeat originating above the ventricles.

#12

What is the appropriate initial management for unstable tachycardia in ACLS?

Synchronized cardioversion
Explanation

Delivering a shock at a specific phase of the cardiac cycle.

#13

Which medication is commonly used for chemical cardioversion in ACLS?

Amiodarone
Explanation

Antiarrhythmic medication to convert abnormal rhythm to normal.

#14

Which algorithm should be followed for the management of bradycardia in ACLS?

Bradycardia Algorithm
Explanation

Guidelines for treating slow heart rates.

#15

During ACLS, what is the recommended treatment for stable narrow-complex tachycardia?

Vagal maneuvers
Explanation

Methods to slow the heart rate.

#16

During ACLS, what is the first-line treatment for ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia?

Defibrillation
Explanation

Electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm.

#17

What is the primary goal of defibrillation in ACLS?

Convert ventricular fibrillation to sinus rhythm
Explanation

To restore coordinated heart rhythm.

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