ACLS Medical Training 2

Question 1

During ACLS training, which rhythm requires immediate defibrillation as the first intervention?

Accepted Answer

Ventricular fibrillation

Answer

Asystole

Answer

Pulseless electrical activity

Answer

Sinus bradycardia

Question 2

A patient in cardiac arrest has been receiving CPR for 2 minutes. The monitor shows organized electrical activity but no pulse is detected. What is the most likely rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)

Answer

Ventricular tachycardia

Answer

Atrial fibrillation

Answer

Ventricular fibrillation

Question 3

Which of the following is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest represented by the 'H's and T's'?

Accepted Answer

Hypovolemia

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Hypercholesterolemia

Answer

Hyperglycemia

Question 4

During ACLS simulation, a student administers amiodarone for refractory VF. What is the correct initial IV/IO dose?

Accepted Answer

300 mg

Answer

150 mg

Answer

500 mg

Answer

1 mg/kg

Question 5

In ACLS certification, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing CPR on an adult?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Answer

20:2

Answer

5:1

Question 6

A patient with ROSC after cardiac arrest has a SpO2 of 94%. Which action is most appropriate per ACLS post-cardiac arrest care guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Titrate O2 to maintain SpO2 of 92–98%

Answer

Increase O2 to achieve SpO2 of 100%

Answer

Discontinue supplemental oxygen

Answer

Immediately intubate and ventilate at high FiO2

Question 7

During ACLS megacode practice, when should chest compressions be paused?

Accepted Answer

Only to deliver a shock or check pulse after rhythm change

Answer

Every 1 minute to reassess rhythm

Answer

Whenever a medication is being administered

Answer

Every time a rescuer change occurs