Test Prep ACLS Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Test Prep ACLS Online Questions & Answers

• Question 221:

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  Describe the location and function of the pulmonary artery.

  A. The pulmonary artery originates in the right ventricle. Its function is to carry oxygen-poor blood to the lungs.

  A

• Question 222:

  SIMULATION

  What is the effect of atropine on vagal reflexes?

  A. Atropine typically decreases vagal reflexes while increasing ventricular irritability.

  A

• Question 223:

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  Why should leg veins be avoided for IV therapy?

  A. High risk of deep venous thrombosis.

  A

• Question 224:

  SIMULATION

  Describe the use of a curved versus straight laryngoscope blade.

  A. The curved blade is designed to fit into the vallecula, whereas the straight blade is used to lift the epiglottis.

  A

• Question 225:

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  Discontinuing patient care before transferring care to another health-care provider with equal or greater training is called:

  A. Abandonment

  A

• Question 226:

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  What is the most important step in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction?

  A. History

  A

• Question 227:

  A patient is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia. Two shocks and one dose of epinephrine have been given. The next drug/dose to anticipate to administer is

  A. Vasopressin 40 U
  B. Amiodarone 300 mg
  C. Amiodarone 150 mg
  D. Epinephrine 3 mg
  E. Lidocaine 0.5 mg/kg
  B. Amiodarone 300 mg

• Question 228:

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  How should CPR be performed in a pregnant patient with acute cardiac arrest?

  A. Left lateral position to move the uterus off the vena cava during CPR.

  A

• Question 229:

  SIMULATION

  Describe the function of the right ventricle.

  A. The right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs to be oxygenated.

  A

• Question 230:

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  A patient experiencing hypothermia will show variances in their pulse rate depending on the severity of the hypothermia. Describe these changes.

  A. A patient experiencing early hypothermia will have a rapid pulse rate. A patient suffering from late hypothermia may experience a slow, barely palpable, and/or irregular or completely absent pulse rate. Additionally, they may also have a low to absent blood pressure.

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