ACLS PROMED QUESTIONS AND

ACLS PROMED QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS LATEST UPDAT ED

Question : Select the one syndrome listed below that is not a

degree in the progression of coronary artery occlusion.

Correct Answer: Stable angina (SA)

Question : Which of the following is used to categorize

patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome?

Correct Answer: 12-lead ECG to determine if an ST-

segment elevation MI is present

Question : Which of following is not part of the H's and T's

mnemonic of ACLS:TamponadeTension

pneumothoraxThrombosisTrauma

Correct Answer: Trauma

Question : Which of the following is NOT considered when

classifying a tachyarrhythmia in ACLS?SymptomsStability of the patientBundle branch block or notRegularity of the rhythm

Correct Answer: Bundle branch block or not

Question : The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS):a.includes examination for arm drift, where the patient is asked to close eyes and extend both arms out with palms up for 10

secondsb. predicts a 72% probability of a stroke if 1 of the 3 abnormal signs is foundc. tests facial droop, where the patient is asked to smiled. tests for abnormal speech, where you have patient say a complex sentencee. All of the above

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question : Which of the following is true of the cardiac arrest

algorithm in ACLS?PEA and asystole are shockable rhythmsThe algorithm has two pathways - one for VF/pVT and one for PEA/AsystoleEpinephrine is given after each round of CPRThe first step in the algorithm is to check the rhythm to see if it is shockable

Correct Answer: The algorithm has two pathways - one for

VF/pVT and one for PEA/Asystole

Question : The Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider

Course is designed for which of the following?The militaryHealthcare providers who direct the management of cardiopulmonary arrestPhysicians onlyAll of the above

Correct Answer: Healthcare providers who direct the

management of cardiopulmonary arrest

Question : Which of the following statements is true

concerning use of atropine in ACLS?It has detrimental effects during asystolic arrests.It has a maximum dose of 3 mg when patient has symptomatic

bradycardia.Administration should be followed by 5 cycles of CPR in PEA.All of the above

Correct Answer: It has a maximum dose of 3 mg when

patient has symptomatic bradycardia.

Question : What is true of quantitative waveform

capnography?Class II recommendation for ET tubeUnsuitable for supraglottic airwaysUsed in conjunction with physical examination to determine proper placement of an advanced airwayAll of the above

Correct Answer: Used in conjunction with physical

examination to determine proper placement of an advanced airway

Question : Which of the following is part of the team leader's

role?Be clear about role assignmentsMonitor individual performance of team membersTrain and coachAll of the above

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question : In order to become certified in ACLS, you need to

have knowledge which of the following skills?BLS skillsPharmacology knowledge of basic ACLS drugsECG rhythm interpretationAirway managementAll of the above

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question : In which situation should synchronized

cardioversion be used?Unstable atrial flutterUnstable atrial fibrillationIn a patient that has a pulseUnstable regular monomorphic tachycardia with pulsesUnstable Supraventricular TachycardiaAll of the above

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question : The ability to carry out a good resuscitation with a

good outcome depends upon which of the following?Identification of reversible causesRestoration of a perfusing rhythmEffective CPRAll of the above

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question : The BLS Assessment places emphasis on early:

Correct Answer: CPR and defibrillation

Question : The first step in the PEA algorithm is

defibrillation.

Correct Answer: False - administer chest compressions and

oxygen first

Question : Which of the following will providers be able to

do after completing the ACLS course?

Correct Answer: