VF / Pulseless VT Practice Test VF and Pulseless VT are shockable rhythms Question 1/ 10 True False VF and Pulseless VT represent shockable rhythms. The left side of the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm should be followed to treat. AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Manual, p. 94 Next question If the initial shock terminates VF but the arrhythmia recurs later […]
Tachycardia Practice Test Tachycardia is defined as: Question 1/ 10 An arrhythmia with a rate greater than 150/min An arrhythmia with a rate greater than 100/min Any rhythm disorder with a heart rate less than 60/min An organized rhythm without a pulse Tachycardia is defined as an arrhythmia with a rate greater than 100/min AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life […]
Pulseless Electrical Activity / Asystole Practice Test What are the 2 most common causes of Pulseless Electrical Activity? Question 1/ 10 Hypothermia and hypoxia Hypovolemia and hypoxia Hypovolemia and hyperkalemia Hypoxia and hyperkalemia Hypovolemia and hypoxia are the 2 most common underlying and potentially reversible causes of PEA. Be sure to look for evidence of these problems as you assess the patient. […]
CPR Practice Test CPR consists of which of the following components? Question 1/ 10 Chest compressions Airway Breathing All of the above CPR consists of these main components: Chest compressions Airway Breathing AHA Basic Life Support Provider Manual, p. 14 Next question When beginning CPR, start with: Question 2/ 10 Rescue breathing Chest compressions Calling for help An […]
Bradycardia Practice Test A symptomatic bradycardia exists when what 3 criteria are present? Question 1/ 10 1. The heart rate is slow. 2. The patient has symptoms. 3. The symptoms are due to the slow heart rate. 1. The heart rate is fast. 2. The patient has symptoms. 3. The symptoms are due to the fast heart rate. […]
Stroke Practice Test Approximately what percentage of strokes are ischemic in nature, and thus eligible for fibrinolytic therapy if the patient qualifies? Question 1/ 10 80 70 60 50 Ischemic strokes account for 87% of all strokes and are usually caused by an occlusion of an artery to a region of the brain. AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support […]
Acute Coronary Syndromes Practice Test A 12-lead ECG should be obtained and analyzed within____minutes of the patient’s arrival in the ED (emergency department). Question 1/ 10 10 20 30 40 ED personnel should review the out-of-hospital 12-lead ECG if available. If not performed, acquisition of the 12-lead ECG should be a priority. The goal is to analyze the 12-lead ECG […]
Basic ACLS Practice Test The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Course is designed for: Question 1/ 5 Nurses Physicians EMTs Any healthcare providers that direct or participate in cardiovascular emergencies The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course is designed for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies AHA […]
