ACLS Medical Training 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Ventricular fibrillation

Answer

Ventricular fibrillation is a shockable rhythm that requires immediate defibrillation to restore organized electrical activity.

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

PEA is characterized by organized electrical activity on the monitor without a detectable pulse.

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

Hypovolemia is one of the 'H' reversible causes of cardiac arrest and should be treated with fluid resuscitation.

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

The initial dose of amiodarone for refractory VF/pulseless VT is 300 mg IV/IO bolus.

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

The 30:2 ratio is standard for single-rescuer adult CPR to balance compressions with ventilations.

ACLS Practice Test

ACLS Practice Test

ACLS Medical Training 2