ACLS Mock Exam Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) test prep is geared towards healthcare professionals seeking certification or recertification in advanced emergency cardiovascular care. 1 / 30 The ACLS algorithm for pulseless electrical activity (PEA) emphasizes the importance of identifying and treating causes. 2 / 30 The ACLS algorithm for cardiac arrest includes the use of for pulseless ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation. 3 / 30 The ACLS algorithm for symptomatic bradycardia recommends considering if atropine is ineffective. 4 / 30 In the ACLS algorithm for stable tachycardia, the "S" in the "STABLE" mnemonic stands for . 5 / 30 is characterized by a chaotic, disorganized rhythm with no discernible QRS complexes. 6 / 30 In the ACLS algorithm, the administration of magnesium sulfate is indicated forthe treatment of stable monomorphic ventricular tachycardia. True False 7 / 30 Torsades de pointes is a type of ventricular fibrillation. True False 8 / 30 In the ACLS algorithm, synchronized cardioversion is the preferred treatment for pulseless ventricular tachycardia. True False 9 / 30 A shockable rhythm is one that responds to electrical cardioversion. True False 10 / 30 Epinephrine is indicated in the treatment of ventricular fibrillation. True False 11 / 30 In the ACLS algorithm for pulseless electrical activity (PEA), what is the next step after CPR and initial interventions fail to produce ROSC? Administer epinephrine Perform synchronized cardioversion Consider extracorporeal CPR (ECPR) Terminate resuscitative efforts 12 / 30 Which of the following is a characteristic feature of ventricular fibrillation on an ECG? Regular rhythm with P waves Absence of QRS complexes Wide, bizarre QRS complexes Sawtooth pattern of atrial activity 13 / 30 In the ACLS algorithm for stable narrow-complex tachycardia, what is the recommended initial treatment if vagal maneuvers are ineffective? Adenosine Amiodarone Lidocaine Epinephrine 14 / 30 Which of the following is the primary goal of defibrillation during cardiac arrest? To restore normal sinus rhythm To terminate atrial fibrillation To synchronize ventricular contractions To stimulate the heart to resume spontaneous circulation 15 / 30 What is the recommended initial dose of vasopressin for cardiac arrest? 0.5 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes 1 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes 2 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes 40 units IV/IO as a single dose 16 / 30 What is the recommended treatment for symptomatic bradycardia with signs of poor perfusion despite atropine? Transcutaneous pacing Amiodarone Lidocaine Epinephrine 17 / 30 Which of the following is NOT a reversible cause of cardiac arrest in the ACLS algorithm? Hypovolemia Hyperkalemia Hypoglycemia Hypertension 18 / 30 What is the recommended initial dose of atropine for symptomatic bradycardia? 0.5 mg IV/IO 1 mg IV/IO 1.5 mg IV/IO 2 mg IV/IO 19 / 30 In the ACLS algorithm for unstable bradycardia, what is the recommended initial treatment? Atropine Epinephrine Transcutaneous pacing Amiodarone 20 / 30 What is the preferred initial treatment for stable monomorphic ventricular tachycardia? Synchronized cardioversion Unsynchronized cardioversion Amiodarone Lidocaine 21 / 30 Which rhythm is characterized by a wide QRS complex and absent P waves? Ventricular fibrillation Ventricular tachycardia Atrial fibrillation Atrial flutter 22 / 30 What is the recommended dose of lidocaine for refractory VF or pulseless VT? 0.5-1.0 mg/kg IV/IO 1-1.5 mg/kg IV/IO 1.5-2.0 mg/kg IV/IO 2-2.5 mg/kg IV/IO 23 / 30 In the ACLS algorithm for pulseless electrical activity (PEA) and asystole, what is the first step after confirming cardiac arrest? Immediate defibrillation CPR with high-quality compressions Administration of epinephrine Insertion of an advanced airway 24 / 30 Which of the following is the primary treatment for stable wide-complex tachycardia of uncertain origin? Electrical cardioversion Amiodarone Adenosine Lidocaine 25 / 30 What is the recommended initial dose of amiodarone for refractory VF or pulseless VT? 150 mg IV/IO bolus 300 mg IV/IO bolus 450 mg IV/IO bolus 600 mg IV/IO bolus 26 / 30 Which of the following is NOT a sign of ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation) during CPR? Presence of a pulse Spontaneous breathing Return of normal blood pressure Pupillary constriction 27 / 30 In the ACLS algorithm for stable bradycardia, what medication is recommended if the patient remains symptomatic after atropine? Adenosine Dopamine Amiodarone Lidocaine 28 / 30 What is the recommended initial dose of epinephrine for cardiac arrest? 0.5 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes 1 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes 2 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes 5 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes 29 / 30 What is the recommended initial treatment for pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT) or ventricular fibrillation (VF)? Amiodarone Defibrillation Epinephrine Lidocaine 30 / 30 What is the first drug of choice for stable narrow-complex supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)? Adenosine Amiodarone Lidocaine Epinephrine Your score is
