ACLS

ACLS practice questions, page 7 of 12, with answer review and explanations.

Question 31

SIMULATION - What is the effect of atropine on vagal reflexes?

Question 32

Regarding epinephrine, which of the following statements are true? (Choose three.)

  1. increases coronary perfusion
  2. IV bolus dose is 1 mg q 3ג€"5 minutes
  3. treatment for hypotensive ventricular tachycardia
  4. increases cerebral blood flow during CPR

Question 33

What are the end points of a procainamide loading infusion in the non-arrest situation?

  1. pretreatment QRS complex is widened by 50%
  2. hypotension
  3. 17 mg/kg drug has been injected
  4. the dysrhythmia is suppressed
  5. All of the above

Question 34

A patient with an acute Ml on a 12-lead ECG transmitted by the paramedics has the above findings on a rhythm strip when a monitor is placed in the ED. The patient had resolution of moderate (5/10) chest pain with three doses of sublingual nitroglycerin. Blood pressure is 104/70 mmHg. Which intervention below is most important, reducing in-hospital and 30-day mortality?

  1. Atropine 1 mg IV, total dose 3 mg as needed
  2. Intravenous nitroglycerin for 24 hours
  3. Reperfusion therapy
  4. Atropine 0.5 mg IV, total dose 2 mg as needed
  5. Temporary pacing

Question 35

FILL BLANK - Why use an endotracheal tube stylet?