ACLS Provider Certification Course (MCQ)

ACLS Provider Certification Course (MCQ)

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What is the preferred treatment for unstable SVT?

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What is the recommended ventilation rate during CPR without an advanced airway?

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What is the treatment for unstable atrial fibrillation?

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What is the recommended initial dose of amiodarone for VF?

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What is the appropriate treatment for severe bradycardia in pediatric patients unresponsive to atropine?

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Which rhythm is characterized by a sawtooth atrial pattern?

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What is the target PETCO2 during high-quality CPR?

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What is the appropriate interval for rhythm checks during CPR?

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Which rhythm requires immediate defibrillation?

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How often should rescuers switch roles during CPR?

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What is the appropriate rate of chest compressions for pediatric CPR?

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How should compressions be performed for an infant during CPR?

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What drug is used for torsades de pointes during ACLS?

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How often should you switch chest compressors during CPR?

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How soon should defibrillation be delivered for VF/VT?

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How should you treat VF if it persists after 3 shocks?

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What is the treatment for symptomatic bradycardia unresponsive to atropine?

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How should you manage a patient with a suspected opioid overdose?

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What is the recommended initial treatment for narrow-complex SVT?

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What is the maximum dose of atropine for adult bradycardia?

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What is the preferred initial action for pulseless electrical activity?

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What is the first-line drug for narrow-complex SVT?

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Which drug can increase the heart rate in symptomatic bradycardia?

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What is the correct energy setting for synchronized cardioversion in unstable VT?

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Which rhythm requires defibrillation?

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What is the target core temperature during targeted temperature management (TTM)?

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What is the first drug given for VF or pulseless VT?

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What is the initial treatment for pulseless electrical activity (PEA)?

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What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute?

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What is the initial step in the BLS survey?

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What is the appropriate energy setting for defibrillation in adults?

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Which condition is part of the H's and T's for reversible causes of cardiac arrest?

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What is the best method to monitor effective ventilation during CPR?

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What is the compression rate for CPR in adults?

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What is the proper position for chest compressions on an adult?

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What is the recommended action after ROSC is achieved?

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Which of the following is part of the "H's" for reversible cardiac arrest causes?

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What is the recommended treatment for tension pneumothorax?

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How often should a rhythm check occur during CPR?

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What is the primary treatment for symptomatic bradycardia?

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What is the recommended dose of adenosine for treating stable SVT in adults?

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What is the dose of epinephrine for adult cardiac arrest?

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What is the initial dose of epinephrine during cardiac arrest?

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What is the compression rate for pediatric CPR?

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What is the initial dose of adenosine for pediatric SVT?

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How many breaths per minute should be delivered to an adult during advanced airway CPR?

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What is the appropriate dose of magnesium for torsades de pointes?

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What is the primary focus during the first 10 minutes of post-cardiac arrest care?

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What is the dose of atropine for bradycardia?

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How many seconds should a pulse check take during cardiac arrest?

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Which drug is used for torsades de pointes?

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What is the most common cause of PEA?

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What is the correct dose of magnesium sulfate for torsades de pointes?

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How soon should defibrillation be performed in witnessed VF?

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What is the treatment for severe hyperkalemia during ACLS?

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What is the preferred alternative route if IV access is not available?

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What is the most common reversible cause of cardiac arrest?

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What is the recommended dose of dopamine infusion for bradycardia?

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What is the most reliable indicator of effective CPR?

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How should you position a pregnant patient during resuscitation?

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What is the preferred method for confirming endotracheal tube placement?

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How many cycles of CPR should be completed before reassessing the rhythm?

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How often should you deliver breaths during CPR with an advanced airway?

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What is the maximum dose of lidocaine in ACLS?

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What is the proper dose of naloxone for suspected opioid overdose?

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How should chest compressions be performed on a patient with an advanced airway?

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What is the first action when you see an unresponsive patient?

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What is the correct dose of epinephrine for pediatric cardiac arrest?

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How often should chest compressors switch roles to avoid fatigue?

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Which rhythm is not shockable?

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What is the maximum interval between defibrillation attempts during CPR?

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How should you confirm ET tube placement in a patient?

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How should you position an unconscious patient with a suspected spinal injury?

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What should you do if defibrillation is unsuccessful?

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What is the drug of choice for stable wide-complex tachycardia?

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What is the appropriate action for a patient with PEA?

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What is the compression depth for infant CPR?

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How long should a pulse check take during CPR?

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How many cycles of CPR are recommended before rhythm reassessment?

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How often should you assess the rhythm during ongoing CPR?

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What is the maximum energy dose for defibrillation in adults?

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What is the first intervention for a witnessed cardiac arrest in VF?

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Which rhythm is most commonly associated with sudden cardiac arrest?

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What is the preferred treatment for ventricular tachycardia with a pulse?

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What is the ideal chest compression fraction for high-quality CPR?

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What is the proper technique for opening the airway of a trauma patient?

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Which rhythm is shockable in cardiac arrest?

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How many rescuers are required for high-quality CPR with advanced airway management?

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What is the appropriate treatment for VF in cardiac arrest?

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What is the proper treatment for pulseless ventricular tachycardia?

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What is the appropriate dose of lidocaine for refractory VF?

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What is the best indicator of ROSC during CPR?

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What is the initial defibrillation dose for pediatric cardiac arrest?

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What is the correct defibrillation dose for pediatric patients?

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What is the first step when you encounter an unresponsive adult?

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What is the initial dose of magnesium sulfate for torsades de pointes?

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What is the recommended initial dose of adenosine for adults?

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What is the recommended dose of atropine for adult bradycardia?

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What is the best indicator of effective ventilation during CPR?

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What is the recommended initial dose of epinephrine in anaphylaxis?

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What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR without an advanced airway?

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What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for pediatric CPR with one rescuer?

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What is the maximum dose of atropine for bradycardia?

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What is the recommended action for a witnessed cardiac arrest?

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How many chest compressions should be delivered per minute in high-quality CPR?

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What is the next step if VF persists after 2 defibrillation attempts?

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How often should you reassess pulse during CPR?

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What is the recommended first action for an unresponsive infant?

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How many breaths per minute should be delivered during CPR with advanced airway?

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What is the proper compression depth for high-quality CPR in adults?

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What is the maximum time allowed for interruption of chest compressions?

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What is the most reliable indicator of effective chest compressions?

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What is the recommended treatment for unstable tachycardia?

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What is the next action after ROSC is achieved?

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What is the recommended action for a choking infant who becomes unresponsive?

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What is the target PETCO2 during high-quality CPR?

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What should be done immediately after defibrillation?

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What is the correct dose of dopamine for bradycardia?

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What is the next step after identifying a shockable rhythm?

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Which of the following is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest?

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What is the goal compression fraction for high-quality CPR?

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What is the dose of adenosine for stable SVT?

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Which rhythm is non-shockable during cardiac arrest?

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What is the primary treatment for VF during cardiac arrest?

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How often should rhythm checks occur during ongoing CPR?

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What rhythm requires immediate defibrillation?

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How should you position a patient for defibrillation?

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What is the appropriate interval for delivering epinephrine during cardiac arrest?

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What is the proper energy setting for synchronized cardioversion of unstable atrial fibrillation?

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What is the preferred route for drug administration during ACLS?

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What rhythm is described as a chaotic, irregular deflection with no P or QRS waves?

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What is the correct joules dose for synchronized cardioversion in narrow, regular tachycardia?

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What is the primary focus during the first few minutes of ROSC?

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Which condition is included in the "T's" of reversible cardiac arrest causes?

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What is the appropriate action if PEA is identified?

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What is the maximum pause duration between chest compressions?

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What is the dose of adenosine for pediatric SVT?

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What is the recommended ventilation rate during CPR for adults with an advanced airway?

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What is the most common cause of PEA?

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What is the recommended action for a patient in asystole?

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What is the target oxygen saturation during CPR?

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What is the correct defibrillation dose for adults in VF?

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What is the recommended duration of a pulse check in cardiac arrest?

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How often should epinephrine be administered during cardiac arrest?

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What is the dose of epinephrine for adult cardiac arrest?

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What is the initial treatment for symptomatic bradycardia?

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What is the correct dose of epinephrine for pediatric cardiac arrest?

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What is the recommended compression depth for pediatric CPR?

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What is the recommended oxygen saturation goal during post-cardiac arrest care?

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What is the proper dose of magnesium sulfate for torsades de pointes?

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What is the maximum pause allowed for chest compressions during CPR?

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What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio during CPR?

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What is the recommended temperature range for TTM in ROSC?

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What is the compression fraction goal during CPR?

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What is the target oxygen saturation during post-cardiac arrest care?

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What is the recommended compression fraction for effective CPR?

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What is the purpose of targeted temperature management (TTM)?

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What is the first-line treatment for narrow-complex tachycardia?

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What is the recommended action after ROSC is achieved?

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What is the appropriate depth for chest compressions in adults?

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What is the initial dose of amiodarone for pulseless ventricular tachycardia?

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What is the recommended initial energy for pediatric defibrillation?

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What is the goal oxygen saturation during ACLS care?

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What rhythm requires immediate defibrillation?

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How soon should defibrillation be attempted in a witnessed VF arrest?

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What is the correct ventilation rate for CPR with an advanced airway?

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What is the primary intervention for ROSC?

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How should breaths be delivered with a bag-mask device?

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What is the appropriate action for PEA?

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How should an unconscious patient with a suspected spinal injury be positioned?

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How should you confirm the placement of an endotracheal tube?

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What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for pediatric CPR with two rescuers?

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Which rhythm requires transcutaneous pacing if symptomatic?

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What is the primary treatment for VF or pulseless VT?

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What is the recommended energy dose for defibrillation in adults using a biphasic defibrillator?

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What is the shockable rhythm in cardiac arrest?

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What is the recommended interval for ventilation during advanced airway CPR?

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What is the recommended initial dose of amiodarone in cardiac arrest?

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What is the recommended maximum interval for chest compression interruptions?

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Which rhythm is not shockable?

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What is the first drug administered during cardiac arrest?

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What is the correct response if a shockable rhythm persists after the first shock?

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How often should team roles be rotated during CPR to avoid fatigue?

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What is the preferred drug for refractory ventricular fibrillation?

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What is the first step in managing a patient with asystole?

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How often should rhythm checks occur during ongoing CPR?

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How should you assess effective CPR in real-time?

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How should you treat a patient in asystole?

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Which drug is used for narrow-complex SVT?

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What is the recommended energy setting for synchronized cardioversion in narrow, irregular tachycardia?

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What is the drug of choice for wide-complex tachycardia in stable patients?

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How long should you pause chest compressions to deliver a shock?