#1
Which rhythm is considered shockable in ACLS?
Sinus bradycardia
Pulseless electrical activity
Asystole
Ventricular fibrillation
#2
What is the recommended depth for chest compressions in adult CPR during ACLS?
#3
What is the primary goal of defibrillation in ACLS?
To slow down heart rate
To restore normal heart rhythm
To improve oxygenation
To prevent blood clot formation
#4
What is the primary goal of administering amiodarone in ACLS?
To improve coronary artery perfusion
To increase blood pressure
To convert atrial fibrillation
To stabilize cardiac rhythms
#5
What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute in adult CPR during ACLS?
60-80
80-100
100-120
120-140
#6
What medication is typically used for initial pharmacological treatment of ventricular fibrillation in ACLS?
Atropine
Epinephrine
Amiodarone
Aspirin
#7
During ACLS, which action should be taken first in managing a patient with suspected myocardial infarction?
Administer aspirin
Perform CPR
Apply defibrillation pads
Administer nitroglycerin
#8
Which rhythm is treated with synchronized cardioversion in ACLS?
Ventricular fibrillation
Pulseless ventricular tachycardia
Supraventricular tachycardia
Asystole
#9
What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR during ACLS?
#10
Which medication is a common adjunctive therapy for stable narrow-complex supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) in ACLS?
Adenosine
Diltiazem
Lidocaine
Procainamide
#11
Which drug is indicated as the first-line therapy for symptomatic bradycardia in ACLS?
Epinephrine
Atropine
Amiodarone
Dopamine
#12
What is the purpose of the H's and T's in ACLS algorithms?
To assess the patient's history
To identify reversible causes of cardiac arrest
To determine the patient's vital signs
To prioritize medication administration
#13
What is the purpose of waveform capnography during advanced airway management in ACLS?
To monitor cardiac output
To assess oxygen saturation
To confirm endotracheal tube placement
To measure arterial blood gas levels
#14
What is the primary goal of administering magnesium sulfate in ACLS?
To enhance myocardial contractility
To reduce potassium levels
To correct hypotension
To stabilize atrial fibrillation
#15
In ACLS, what is the purpose of administering sodium bicarbonate?
To increase blood pressure
To correct metabolic acidosis
To enhance oxygenation
To stabilize heart rhythms
#16
What is the purpose of administering vasopressin during ACLS?
To decrease heart rate
To improve coronary perfusion
To reduce myocardial oxygen demand
To increase systemic vascular resistance