Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Interventions Quiz

Test your understanding of ACLS interventions with questions on shockable rhythms, CPR algorithms, medication dosages, and more.

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Which rhythm is considered a shockable rhythm in ACLS?

Asystole

Ventricular fibrillation

Pulseless electrical activity

Atrial fibrillation

What does CAB stand for in the CAB algorithm of CPR?

Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing

Circulation, Airway, Breathing

Circulation, Airway, Bandaging

Chest compressions, Airway, Bandaging

Which rhythm is characterized by a lack of organized electrical activity and no pulse in ACLS?

Asystole

Ventricular fibrillation

Pulseless electrical activity

Atrial fibrillation

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

Hypovolemia

Hypertension

Hyperthyroidism

Hypernatremia

What is the first step in the ACLS algorithm for managing a patient with cardiac arrest?

Administer epinephrine

Initiate CPR

Assess for responsiveness

Check for breathing

Which medication is commonly used during ACLS for ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia?

Atropine

Epinephrine

Amiodarone

Dopamine

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions during adult CPR?

2 inches (5 cm)

1 inch (2.5 cm)

1.5 inches (4 cm)

3 inches (7.5 cm)

What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

30:2

15:2

10:1

5:1

During CPR, how often should rescuers switch positions when performing chest compressions?

Every 2 minutes

Every 5 minutes

Every 10 minutes

Every 15 minutes

#10

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for pediatric CPR?

1 inch (2.5 cm)

1.5 inches (4 cm)

2 inches (5 cm)

2.5 inches (6 cm)

#11

What is the initial recommended energy for defibrillation of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia in adults?

100 joules

200 joules

300 joules

360 joules

#12

What is the recommended dose of epinephrine during ACLS for adults with cardiac arrest?

0.1 mg/kg

0.01 mg/kg

1 mg/kg

0.1 mg

#13

What is the recommended dose of atropine for symptomatic bradycardia during ACLS?

0.5 mg

1 mg

1.5 mg

2 mg

#14

What is the recommended dose of lidocaine for ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia in ACLS?

0.5 mg/kg

1 mg/kg

1.5 mg/kg

2 mg/kg

#15

What is the recommended dose of vasopressin during ACLS for adults with cardiac arrest?

40 units

0.4 mg

4 units

400 mcg