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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS BLS

The best answer is: all of the above

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

The best answer is: true

Emergency cesarean section should be done when:

The best answer is: 4 minutes of resuscitation has failed to return spontaneous circulation

Verapamil, diltiazem, metoprolol and atenolol are always safe to use.

The best answer is: false

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)

Patients requiring continuous positive airway pressure therapy (mechanical ventilation and/or CPAP) should:

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

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

After establishing an advanced airway (i.e. endotracheal tube, etc.), there is no need to provide CPR in cycles. CPR should continue at 100 compressions/minute with 8-10 ventilations provided.

The best answer is: true

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

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)

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

The best answer is: No

When there are two rescuers on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child, which compression-ventilation ratio should be used?

The best answer is: 15:2

Sudden collapse in the adult is more likely a result of an arrhythmia that may require a defibrillator.

The best answer is: True

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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS BLS

The best answer is: all of the above

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

The best answer is: true

Emergency cesarean section should be done when:

The best answer is: 4 minutes of resuscitation has failed to return spontaneous circulation

Verapamil, diltiazem, metoprolol and atenolol are always safe to use.

The best answer is: false

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)

Patients requiring continuous positive airway pressure therapy (mechanical ventilation and/or CPAP) should:

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

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

After establishing an advanced airway (i.e. endotracheal tube, etc.), there is no need to provide CPR in cycles. CPR should continue at 100 compressions/minute with 8-10 ventilations provided.

The best answer is: true

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

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)

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

The best answer is: No

When there are two rescuers on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child, which compression-ventilation ratio should be used?

The best answer is: 15:2

Sudden collapse in the adult is more likely a result of an arrhythmia that may require a defibrillator.

The best answer is: True

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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