Test Prep ACLS Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Test Prep ACLS Online Questions & Answers

• Question 191:

  SIMULATION

  How does the pharynx in an adult and child differ?

  A. Infant and children's tongues take up proportionally more space in the mouth than adults do.

  A

• Question 192:

  T/F: Verapamil should be used when the origin of a wide complex tachycardia is unknown.

  A. False
  B. True
  A. False

• Question 193:

  

  Identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer:

  A. Normal sinus rhythm
  B. Sinus tachycardia
  C. Sinus bradycardia
  D. Reentry supraventricular tachycardia
  E. First-degree AV Block
  F. Second-degree AV Block (Mobitz 1 Wenckebach)
  G. Second-degree AV Block (Mobitz II Block)
  H. Third-degree AV Block
  I. Atrial fibrillation
  J. Atrial flutter
  G. Second-degree AV Block (Mobitz II Block)

• Question 194:

  SIMULATION

  Describe the function of the right atrium of the heart.

  A. The right atrium receives blood from the large veins in the body and pumps oxygen-poor blood to the right ventricle.

  A

• Question 195:

  T/F: During cardiac arrest, sodium bicarbonate should be administered every 5 minutes to prevent metabolic acidosis.

  A. True
  B. False
  B. False

• Question 196:

  

  Following initiation of CPR and one shock for VF, this rhythm is present on the next rhythm check. A second shock is given and chest compressions are immediately resumed. An IV is in place and no drugs have been given. Bag-mask ventilations are producing visible chest rise. What is your next order?

  A. Prepare to give amiodarone 300 mg IV
  B. Administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 360 Joules (monophasic defibrillator)
  C. Perform endotracheal intubation; administer 100% oxygen
  D. Administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 200 Joules (biphasic defibrillator)
  E. Prepare to give epinephrine 1 mg IV
  E. Prepare to give epinephrine 1 mg IV

• Question 197:

  FILL BLANK

  What is the treatment sequence for VF/VT?

  A. Defibrillate, protect the airway, and ventilate the patient.

  A

• Question 198:

  

  Identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer:

  A. Normal sinus rhythm
  B. Sinus tachycardia
  C. Sinus bradycardia
  D. Reentry supraventricular tachycardia
  E. First-degree AV Block
  F. Second-degree AV Block (Mobitz 1 Wenckebach)
  G. Second-degree AV Block (Mobitz II Block)
  H. Third-degree AV Block
  I. Atrial fibrillation
  J. Atrial flutter
  M

• Question 199:

  SIMULATION

  Describe the proper technique for assessing circulation in infants and children.

  A. When assessing the circulatory status of a child, the following need to be examined: the brachial or femoral pulse, peripheral pulses, capillary refill, skin color, and temperature. Blood pressure should be assessed in children over the age of 3.

  A

• Question 200:

  SIMULATION

  The patient "fainted." Exam reveals an alert patient. BP is 120/80 and respirations are 16/minute. The patient denies chest pain or injuries. The monitor shows the following rhythm. Treatment?

  

  A. O2, IV access, transcutaneous pacer on standby, monitor closely, and rapid transport to a facility for likely permanent pacemaker implantation. (The rhythm above is second-degree AV block, Mobitz type II.)

  A