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  1. Which of the following is a 'T' in the ACLS H's and T's mnemonic for reversible causes of cardiac arrest?

    Answer: Thrombosis (pulmonary or coronary)

    Thrombosis (pulmonary embolism or coronary occlusion) is one of the reversible T's to consider during cardiac arrest.

  2. During CPR, what is the recommended allowable chest recoil technique?

    Answer: Allowing full chest recoil after each compression

    Full chest recoil after each compression allows the heart to refill with blood, improving cardiac output during CPR.

  3. What is the correct dose of epinephrine for a patient in pulseless ventricular fibrillation?

    Answer: 1 mg IV/IO every 3–5 minutes

    Epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO is administered every 3–5 minutes during cardiac arrest regardless of rhythm.

  4. Which of the following describes high-quality CPR in an adult?

    Answer: Compression depth of at least 2 inches at 100–120 compressions/min

    High-quality adult CPR requires compressions at least 2 inches deep at a rate of 100–120 per minute with full chest recoil.

  5. Which condition is classified as an 'H' in the ACLS reversible causes mnemonic?

    Answer: Hypothermia

    Hypothermia is one of the H's — severe hypothermia can mimic cardiac arrest and requires warming as a reversible treatment.

  6. A patient in cardiac arrest receives three rounds of CPR and defibrillation without ROSC. What antiarrhythmic should be considered next for ventricular fibrillation?

    Answer: Amiodarone 300 mg IV/IO

    Amiodarone 300 mg IV/IO is the first-line antiarrhythmic for shock-refractory VF/pulseless VT.

  7. What is the Chain of Survival's first link for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest?

    Answer: Early recognition and activation of emergency response

    Recognition of cardiac arrest and immediate activation of the emergency response system is the first link in the out-of-hospital Chain of Survival.