ACLS Practice Test

Question 2

Which condition is a shockable rhythm?

Asystole

Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)

Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)

Sinus bradycardia

Question 3

In ACLS, which rhythm does NOT require immediate defibrillation?

Pulseless ventricular tachycardia

Pulseless electrical activity

Ventricular fibrillation

Unstable tachycardia

Question 4

When should a defibrillator be charged during ACLS?

After administering atropine

During chest compressions

After checking the pulse

Before starting CPR

Question 5

During ACLS, what is the recommended action if the patient is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia?

Administer atropine

Deliver a shock

Perform a secondary survey

Check for reversible causes

Question 6

Hypovolemia is one of the H’s in the reversible causes of cardiac arrest.

True

False

Question 7

Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) is treated with immediate defibrillation.

True

False

Question 8

Cardioversion is the first line of treatment for all types of tachycardia.

True

False

Question 9

A stable patient with a heart rate of 110 bpm generally does not require immediate ACLS intervention.

True

False

Question 10

When managing bradycardia, atropine should be given as the last resort.

True

False