ACLS Final Exam 2024
>> 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?
_correct answer_
Noncontrast CT scan of head
>>Which best describes this rhythm?
_correct answer_
Monomorphic Vent Tach
>>Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized
oropharyngeal airway?
_correct answer_
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?
_correct answer_
Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible and consider endovascular
therapy
>>Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
_correct answer_
Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
>>Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive pt?
_correct answer_
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?
_correct answer_
Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
>> 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?
_correct answer_
Noncontrast CT scan of head
>>Which best describes this rhythm?
_correct answer_
Monomorphic Vent Tach
>>Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized
oropharyngeal airway?
_correct answer_
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?
_correct answer_
Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible and consider endovascular
therapy
>>Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
_correct answer_
Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
>>Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive pt?
_correct answer_
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?
_correct answer_
Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
