ACLS: FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ACLS: FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? C) Second-degree type II 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2 3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center 4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? C) Agonal gasps 5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? B) Second-degree atrioventricular block type I 6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds. 7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? C) Continuous waveform capnography 8. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is the best for this patient? B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.