ACLS Exam A (2022/2023) Already
Graded A
Which of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected stroke as early as possible but
no more than 20 min after hospital arrival? ✔✔Noncontrast CT scan of head
Which best describes this rhythm? ✔✔Monomorphic Vent Tach
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway?
✔✔Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of mandible
You are caring for a pt with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT
scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The pt does not have any contraindications to
fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best for this pt? ✔✔Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as
possible and consider endovascular therapy
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? ✔✔Resume CPR, starting
with chest compressions
, Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive pt?
✔✔Agonal gasps
You are evaluating a 58YO man with chest discomfort. His BP is 92/50 mmHG, his HR is
92/min, his nonlabored RR is 14/min, and his pulse ox is 97%. Which assessment step is most
important now? ✔✔Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted temperature
management after reaching the correct temperature range? ✔✔At least 24 hours
Your rescue team arrives to find a 59YO man lying on the kitchen floor. You determine that he
is unresponsive. What is the next step in your assessment and management of this pt? ✔✔Check
the pt's breathing and pulse
(SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and is
reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale, diaphoretic, cool to touch, weak radial pulse, BP
64/40 mmHg, RR 28/min, 89% RA. VTach changed to VFib.
On the basis of this pt's initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac
arrest? ✔✔Acute Coronary Syndrome
Graded A
Which of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected stroke as early as possible but
no more than 20 min after hospital arrival? ✔✔Noncontrast CT scan of head
Which best describes this rhythm? ✔✔Monomorphic Vent Tach
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway?
✔✔Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of mandible
You are caring for a pt with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT
scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The pt does not have any contraindications to
fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best for this pt? ✔✔Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as
possible and consider endovascular therapy
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? ✔✔Resume CPR, starting
with chest compressions
, Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive pt?
✔✔Agonal gasps
You are evaluating a 58YO man with chest discomfort. His BP is 92/50 mmHG, his HR is
92/min, his nonlabored RR is 14/min, and his pulse ox is 97%. Which assessment step is most
important now? ✔✔Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted temperature
management after reaching the correct temperature range? ✔✔At least 24 hours
Your rescue team arrives to find a 59YO man lying on the kitchen floor. You determine that he
is unresponsive. What is the next step in your assessment and management of this pt? ✔✔Check
the pt's breathing and pulse
(SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and is
reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale, diaphoretic, cool to touch, weak radial pulse, BP
64/40 mmHg, RR 28/min, 89% RA. VTach changed to VFib.
On the basis of this pt's initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac
arrest? ✔✔Acute Coronary Syndrome
