#1
Which rhythm is considered a shockable rhythm in ACLS?
Asystole
Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)
Third-degree heart block
#2
What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR in ACLS?
30 compressions per minute
60 compressions per minute
100 compressions per minute
120 compressions per minute
#3
During ACLS, what does the 'C' in the 'C-A-B' sequence of CPR stand for?
Circulation
Chest compressions
Compression depth
Cough
#4
What does ROSC stand for in the context of ACLS?
Return of Synchronized Circulation
Recovery of Spontaneous Circulation
Resumption of Organized Circulation
Reestablishment of Systemic Circulation
#5
What does the 'A' stand for in the ABCDE approach commonly used in ACLS?
Assessment
Airway
Arrhythmia
Adenosine
#6
Which medication is commonly administered during cardiac arrest in ACLS to improve chances of successful defibrillation?
Epinephrine
Lidocaine
Dopamine
Atropine
#7
What is the recommended initial energy dose for defibrillation of ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT) in adults?
50 Joules
100 Joules
200 Joules
360 Joules
#8
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of pulseless electrical activity (PEA) during cardiac arrest?
Organized electrical activity without a pulse
Chaotic, disorganized electrical activity
Absence of electrical activity
Absence of breathing without electrical activity
#9
What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR in ACLS?
1 inch (2.5 centimeters)
1.5 inches (4 centimeters)
2 inches (5 centimeters)
2.5 inches (6.5 centimeters)
#10
Which rhythm is characterized by a wide QRS complex and peaked T waves on an ECG?
Ventricular fibrillation (VF)
Ventricular tachycardia (VT)
Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
Sinus bradycardia
#11
Which medication is indicated for stable narrow complex tachycardia with a regular rhythm in ACLS?
Epinephrine
Amiodarone
Atropine
Adenosine
#12
What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR in ACLS?
#13
In ACLS, what is the primary pharmacologic treatment for symptomatic bradycardia?
Adenosine
Amiodarone
Atropine
Digoxin
#14
What is the recommended dose of epinephrine for adult cardiac arrest in ACLS?
0.1 mg/kg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes
0.01 mg/kg IV/IO every 1-3 minutes
1 mg/kg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes
0.1 mg/kg IV/IO every 1-3 minutes
#15
Which of the following is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest in the H's and T's algorithm used in ACLS?
Hyperglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypothermia
Hypertension
#16
Which of the following is a recommended method for confirmation of tracheal tube placement during advanced airway management in ACLS?
Auscultation
Chest X-ray
Pulse oximetry
Capnography
#17
What is the recommended dose of adenosine for stable narrow complex supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) in ACLS?
3 mg rapid IV push followed by 20 mL saline flush
6 mg rapid IV push followed by 20 mL saline flush
12 mg rapid IV push followed by 20 mL saline flush
9 mg rapid IV push followed by 20 mL saline flush
#18
During ACLS, when is the administration of vasopressin indicated?
As a first-line agent for ventricular fibrillation (VF)
After the first dose of epinephrine
As a substitute for epinephrine
Only in pediatric cardiac arrest
#19
In ACLS, what is the recommended dose of magnesium sulfate for torsades de pointes?
1-2 g IV diluted in 10 mL D5W over 5-60 minutes
2-4 g IV diluted in 20 mL NS over 2-5 minutes
0.5-1 g IV diluted in 50 mL D5W over 1-2 minutes
4-6 g IV diluted in 100 mL NS over 15-30 minutes