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The best answer is: immediately turn off the synchronizer mode and defibrillate

The best answer is: all of the above

The best answer is: d. a. and b only

In cases where stable ventricular tachycardia is likely, which of the following drugs would be acceptable to administer in an attempt to convert the arrhythmia?

The best answer is: d. (b, c only)

IV access should always be established above the diaphragm in the pregnant patient receiving CPR.

The best answer is: true

The proper treatment of hypercarbia (ventilatory failure – PaCO2 > 70 mmHg) is:

The best answer is: assisted (augmented) ventilation (bag/valve or mechanical ventilation device)

Vagal maneuvers can be appropriately considered in patients with stable tachyarrhythmias.

The best answer is: true

The automated external defibrillator (AED) is acceptable for use in children.

The best answer is: true

If treating a 10-kg infant with oxygen refractory unstable bradycardia, how much epinephrine should be administered?

The best answer is: 1.0 ml of 1:10,000 solution

Albuterol can be delivered:

1. via small volume nebulizer

2. using a continuous nebulizer system

3. using a gas-operated inhaler

4. via intraosseous infusion

The best answer is: (1,2,3 only)

Compressions should depress the chest of the infant and child by

The best answer is: One-third to one-half the depth of the chest

When rescue breaths are given without compressions (support ventilation) to a victim with a pulse, how many breaths per minute should be given to an infant or child? (increase respiratory frequency if the heart rate is slow)

The best answer is: 12 to 20

When 2 or more healthcare providers are performing CPR on an infant, compressions should be done with

The best answer is: The 2 thumb-encircling hand technique

CPR can double or triple the victim’s chance of survival when performed immediately after collapse from ventricular fibrillation sudden cardiac arrest.

The best answer is: True

Would you use a pediatric-specific AED system for a 14-year-old?

The best answer is: No

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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS BLS

The best answer is: immediately turn off the synchronizer mode and defibrillate

The best answer is: all of the above

The best answer is: d. a. and b only

In cases where stable ventricular tachycardia is likely, which of the following drugs would be acceptable to administer in an attempt to convert the arrhythmia?

The best answer is: d. (b, c only)

IV access should always be established above the diaphragm in the pregnant patient receiving CPR.

The best answer is: true

The proper treatment of hypercarbia (ventilatory failure – PaCO2 > 70 mmHg) is:

The best answer is: assisted (augmented) ventilation (bag/valve or mechanical ventilation device)

Vagal maneuvers can be appropriately considered in patients with stable tachyarrhythmias.

The best answer is: true

The automated external defibrillator (AED) is acceptable for use in children.

The best answer is: true

If treating a 10-kg infant with oxygen refractory unstable bradycardia, how much epinephrine should be administered?

The best answer is: 1.0 ml of 1:10,000 solution

Albuterol can be delivered: 1. via small volume nebulizer 2. using a continuous nebulizer system 3. using a gas-operated inhaler 4. via intraosseous infusion

The best answer is: (1,2,3 only)

Compressions should depress the chest of the infant and child by

The best answer is: One-third to one-half the depth of the chest

When rescue breaths are given without compressions (support ventilation) to a victim with a pulse, how many breaths per minute should be given to an infant or child? (increase respiratory frequency if the heart rate is slow)

The best answer is: 12 to 20

When 2 or more healthcare providers are performing CPR on an infant, compressions should be done with

The best answer is: The 2 thumb-encircling hand technique

CPR can double or triple the victim’s chance of survival when performed immediately after collapse from ventricular fibrillation sudden cardiac arrest.

The best answer is: True

Would you use a pediatric-specific AED system for a 14-year-old?

The best answer is: No

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Albuterol can be delivered:

1. via small volume nebulizer

2. using a continuous nebulizer system

3. using a gas-operated inhaler

4. via intraosseous infusion