ACLS Online Practice Questions and Answers

T/F: Nitroglycerin may be harmful to patients on digitalis.

A. True

B. False

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

I A 57-year-old woman has palpitations, chest discomfort and tachycardia. The monitor shows a regular wide-complex QRS at a rate of 180 per minute. She becomes diaphoretic and blood pressure is 80/60 mmHg. The next action is to:

A. Establish IV and give sedation for electrical cardioversion

B. Give amiodarone 300 mg IV push

C. Obtain 12 lead electrocardiogram

D. Perform immediate electrical cardioversion

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.

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What complications can arise from a tracheostomy tube?

A. Displacement, obstruction, bleeding, infection, air leakage

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While working in the CCU taking care of a patient with a myocardial infarction, you notice the sudden onset of ventricular fibrillation. Further evaluation reveals a pulseless patient. What should you do next?

A. CPR and shock therapy as soon as possible

SIMULATION

Describe a unique characteristic of the heart muscle itself that is not found in any other muscle in the body.

A. Cardiac muscle is unique in that it contains its own conductive system.

SIMULATION

Describe the location and function of capillaries.

A. Capillaries are tiny blood vessels that connect arterioles to venules. They are found in all parts of the body. Their function is to allow the exchange of nutrients and waste at the cellular level.

SIMULATION

What is implied consent?

A. Implied consent is consent assumed from the unconscious patient requiring emergency intervention.

SIMULATION Define negligence.

A. Negligence is the deviation from the accepted standard of care resulting in further injury to the patient.