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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS BLS

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: should be administered 0.5 mg IV, and can be repeated up to 0.04 mg/kg

The best answer is: false

Initial treatment considerations of the patient with symptoms of cardiac ischemia or infarction should be:

The best answer is: (all of the above)

The synchronized mode of shock delivery can be used in all arrhythmias except:

The best answer is: ventricular fibrillation

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)

The best answer is: (all of the above)

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

The best answer is: true

Which of the following are commonly observed signs of shock in children?

1. pale or mottled skin color

2. skin: cold and moist

3. confusion or reduced level of consciousness

4. prolonged capillary refill

The best answer is: all of the above

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

Healthcare providers should first verify that the victim is unresponsive after witnessing a sudden collapse.

The best answer is: True

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

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 an infant or child is found collapsed, which sequence is best to follow?

The best answer is: Check responsiveness, quickly check pulse, start chest compressions

The American Heart Association recommends against using AEDs on infants.

The best answer is: AHA does not have a recommendation for or against the use of AEDs for infants (under 1 year of age)

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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS BLS

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: should be administered 0.5 mg IV, and can be repeated up to 0.04 mg/kg

The best answer is: false

Initial treatment considerations of the patient with symptoms of cardiac ischemia or infarction should be:

The best answer is: (all of the above)

The synchronized mode of shock delivery can be used in all arrhythmias except:

The best answer is: ventricular fibrillation

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)

The clinical diagnosis for respiratory failure may include which of the following? 1. decreased level of consciousness associated with a breathing problem 2. cyanosis 3. bradycardia associated with a breathing problem 4. hypercarbia and/or severe hypoxemia (PaCO2 > 50 mmHg and/or a PaO2 < 70 mmHg)

The best answer is: (all of the above)

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

The best answer is: true

Which of the following are commonly observed signs of shock in children? 1. pale or mottled skin color 2. skin: cold and moist 3. confusion or reduced level of consciousness 4. prolonged capillary refill

The best answer is: all of the above

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

Healthcare providers should first verify that the victim is unresponsive after witnessing a sudden collapse.

The best answer is: True

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

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 an infant or child is found collapsed, which sequence is best to follow?

The best answer is: Check responsiveness, quickly check pulse, start chest compressions

The American Heart Association recommends against using AEDs on infants.

The best answer is: AHA does not have a recommendation for or against the use of AEDs for infants (under 1 year of age)

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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

Which of the following are commonly observed signs of shock in children?

1. pale or mottled skin color

2. skin: cold and moist

3. confusion or reduced level of consciousness

4. prolonged capillary refill