FREE ACLS Pulseless Question and Answers

Question 1

VF and Pulseless VT are shockable rhythms

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Answer

FALSE

Question 2

VF may be stopped by the initial shock, however if the arrhythmia returns later on during resuscitation:

Accepted Answer

Continue to deliver shocks with the same level of force that worked before.

Answer

Deliver further shocks with the highest possible energy dose.

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Continue CPR and refrain from administering any additional shocks.

Answer

Start the cardioversion

Question 3

How much does the chance of survival from an observed VF sudden cardiac arrest drop for each minute that goes between collapse and defibrillation if no bystander CPR is given?

Accepted Answer

7% to 10%

Answer

3% to 4%

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25% to 30%

Answer

50% to 60%

Question 4

Pulse checks ought to:

Accepted Answer

Be carried out only if there is an orderly rhythm during rhythm analysis.

Answer

CPR is performed every 50 cycles.

Answer

To ensure accuracy, wait at least 15 seconds.

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Give the rescuer adequate details so they can assist the victim.

Question 5

What is the first-line antiarrhythmic medication administered in cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Amiodarone

Answer

Magnesium sulfate

Answer

Lidocaine

Answer

Epinephrine

Question 6

The heart is restarted through defibrillation.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Answer

TRUE

Question 7

If a biphasic defibrillator is being used and the dosage is unknown:

Accepted Answer

Shock with the highest energy dose possible.

Answer

Before determining the recommended dose, do not shock.

Answer

Shock with the smallest energy dose possible.

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Shock with a dose of 360 J energy.

Question 8

The correct epinephrine dose for VF/pVT is:

Accepted Answer

1 mg IV/IO - repeated every 3 to 5 minutes

Answer

300 mg IV/IO bolus

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1 to 2 g IV/IO diluted in 10 mL saline over 5 to 20 minutes

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0.5 to 0.75 mg/kg IV/IO

Question 9

When performing resuscitation, epinephrine is used:

Accepted Answer

Because it produces vasoconstriction

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Preventing allergic reactions from leading to heart failure.

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As a numbing agent for the victim

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Considering that it is an antiarrhythmic

Question 10

The ideal chest compression fraction is:

Accepted Answer

As high as possible

Answer

At least 50%

Answer

Lower than 25%

Answer

Lower than 60%