ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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Question 13

Identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer:

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  • Normal sinus rhythm

  • Sinus tachycardia

  • Sinus bradycardia

  • Reentry supraventricular tachycardia

  • First-degree AV Block

  • Second-degree AV Block (Mobitz 1 Wenckebach)

  • Second-degree AV Block (Mobitz II Block)

  • Third-degree AV Block

  • Atrial fibrillation

  • Atrial flutter

  • Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia

  • Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia

  • Coarse ventricular fibrillation

  • Fine ventricular fibrillation

  • Agonal rhythm/asystole

  • Pulseless electrical activity

Question 14

This patient suddenly collapsed and is poorly responsive. The patient has a weak carotid pulse. A cardiac monitor, oxygen, and an intravenous line have been initiated. The code cart with all drugs and pF transcutaneous pacer is immediately available. Next you would

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  • Initiate dopamine at 10 to 20 ug/kg per minute and titrate heart rate

  • Give atropine 1 mg IV up to a total dose of 3 mg

  • Initiate epinephrine at 2 to 10 ug per minute and titrate heart rate

  • Initiate dopamine at 2 to 10 ug/kg per minute and titrate heart rate

  • Begin transcutaneous pacing

Question 15

You are evaluating a patient with 15-minute duration of chest pain during transportation to the emergency department. He is receiving oxygen, and 2 sublingual nitroglycerin tablets have relieved his chest discomfort. He has no complaints but appears anxious. Blood pressure is 130/70 mmHg. You observe the above rhythm on the monitor and your next action is

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  • Give atropine 0.5 mg IV

  • Initiate transcutaneous pacing (TCP)

  • Continue monitoring patient, prepare for TCP

  • Administer nitroglycerin 0.4 mg SL

  • Start epinephrine 2 to 10 ug/min and titrate