ACLS Practice Test Questions And ANSWERS VERIFIED

Chest compressions for an adult are performed: a. at a rate between 60-80 compressions b. at a rate of at least 80 compressions per minute c. at a rate between 80-100 compressions per minute d. at a rate between 100-120 compressions per minute correct answer: d. at a rate between 100-120 compressions per minute The ratio of compressions to breaths in adults is: a. 15:1 b. 10:2 c. 20:2 d. 30:2 correct answer: d. 30:2 *No matter how many rescuers are available (in adults), the correct ratio is 30 to 2. An adult patient in respiratory arrest with a pulse is ventilated via bag valve mask: a. 8-10 times per minute b. 10-12 times per minute c. 12-14 times per minute d. 14-16 times per minute correct answer: b. 10-12 times per minute *When there is no advanced airway in place, ventilations should be given 10 to 12 times per minute. This translates to one ventilation every 5 to 6 seconds. Hypotension following cardiac arrest is NOT treated with: a. IV calcium infusion b. IV dopamine infusion c. IV epinephrine infusion d. IV ringer's lactate or IV normal saline correct answer: a. IV calcium infusion *Fluid resuscitation and/or "pressors" like epinephrine and dopamine are used to maintain blood pressure after cardiac arrest. Hypocalcemia, if present, can be treated separately but this is not a standard treatment for hypotension. The leader in team resuscitation must: a. be able to perform all the skills if needed b. be certified as a leader c. be a physician d. undergo leadership training correct answer: a. be able to perform all the skills if needed *There is no special training required to be a team leader other than the ability to perform all facets of the resuscitation, if needed. While the team leader is often a physician, this is not essential as long as a team member is capable of prescribing ACLS medications. Recommended ED door to balloon inflation tim