ACLS Provider: Course

Incorrect. PETCO2 monitoring ensures effective ventilation and provides feedback on the quality of chest compressions during CPR.

Incorrect. Adenosine is the first-line drug for treating narrow-complex SVT by slowing conduction through the AV node.

Incorrect. Amiodarone is preferred, but lidocaine is an alternative antiarrhythmic for refractory VF or pulseless VT.

Incorrect. VF is a shockable rhythm, and immediate defibrillation is the most effective treatment.

Incorrect. Ventilations should be provided at a controlled rate of 6-8 breaths per minute to prevent hyperventilation.

Incorrect. Delivering 1 breath every 5-6 seconds prevents hypoventilation or hyperventilation.

Incorrect. Epinephrine is administered every 3-5 minutes during cardiac arrest to maximize coronary and cerebral perfusion.

Incorrect. Hypovolemia is a common reversible cause of PEA and should be addressed with rapid fluid resuscitation.

Incorrect. Waveform capnography ensures proper ET tube placement by continuously monitoring exhaled CO? levels.

Incorrect. Synchronized cardioversion is the treatment of choice for unstable ventricular tachycardia with a pulse.

Incorrect. Atropine blocks vagal stimulation, increasing heart rate in cases of symptomatic bradycardia.

Incorrect. Pulse checks should be limited to 10 seconds to minimize interruptions in chest compressions.

Incorrect. ROSC signifies the resumption of spontaneous cardiac activity with effective circulation, improving patient survival.

Incorrect. Switching every 2 minutes reduces rescuer fatigue and ensures high-quality chest compressions.

Incorrect. Atropine is the first-line treatment for symptomatic bradycardia, increasing the heart rate by blocking vagal stimulation.

Incorrect. Immediate defibrillation is the most effective intervention for a witnessed cardiac arrest in VF.

Incorrect. Post-ROSC care focuses on maintaining oxygenation and avoiding hypoxia or hyperoxia to protect organ function.

Incorrect. Immediate defibrillation is critical for shockable rhythms like ventricular fibrillation and pulseless VT.

Incorrect. The correct dose of epinephrine for pediatric cardiac arrest is 0.01 mg/kg IV/IO, not 1 mg/kg.

Incorrect. A PETCO2 reading above 10 mmHg indicates adequate chest compressions and cardiac output during CPR.

Incorrect. Atropine is the first-line drug for symptomatic bradycardia, increasing heart rate by blocking vagal stimulation.

Incorrect. The jaw thrust maneuver opens the airway without moving the cervical spine, reducing the risk of spinal injury.

Incorrect. Adenosine is the first-line drug for stable SVT, while synchronized cardioversion is used for unstable SVT.

Incorrect. Epinephrine at 1 mg IV every 3-5 minutes is used to enhance perfusion during cardiac arrest.

Incorrect. A rate of 100-120 compressions per minute ensures adequate circulation in pediatric patients.

Incorrect. Activating EMS ensures help is on the way while you assess and initiate resuscitation.

Incorrect. Hypothermia is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest and should be addressed during resuscitation efforts.

Incorrect. Asystole is a non-shockable rhythm requiring immediate high-quality CPR and epinephrine to optimize perfusion.

Incorrect. High-quality CPR is the primary intervention for PEA, followed by epinephrine administration and addressing reversible causes.

Incorrect. Delivering 10 breaths per minute ensures adequate oxygenation without causing hyperventilation.

Incorrect. The two-thumb encircling technique provides high-quality compressions for infants during CPR.

Incorrect. Two minutes of CPR (about 5 cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths) should be completed before checking the rhythm.

Incorrect. Adenosine is administered as a 6 mg rapid IV push, followed by a saline flush, to terminate reentrant arrhythmias.

Incorrect. The recommended rate for chest compressions is 100-120 compressions per minute to maximize perfusion.

Incorrect. Calling for help ensures timely assistance and access to advanced resuscitation equipment.

Incorrect. Ventilation with an advanced airway should be provided at a rate of 1 breath every 6 seconds, or 10 breaths per minute.

Incorrect. Chest compressions for infants should be about 1/3 the depth of the chest, approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm).

Incorrect. Maintaining oxygen saturation at 92-96% avoids hypoxia while preventing hyperoxia, which can cause further tissue damage.

Incorrect. Rhythm checks are performed every 2 minutes during pauses in CPR to evaluate for shockable rhythms.

Incorrect. VF is a shockable rhythm requiring immediate defibrillation to restore an organized cardiac rhythm.

Incorrect. Ventilations are delivered at a rate of 6-8 breaths per minute to prevent hyperventilation.

Incorrect. Rhythm checks are performed every 2 minutes to evaluate for shockable rhythms and assess the effectiveness of interventions.

Incorrect. Epinephrine is dosed at 0.01 mg/kg IV/IO during pediatric cardiac arrest to improve coronary and cerebral perfusion.

Incorrect. Epinephrine is repeated every 3-5 minutes during cardiac arrest to enhance perfusion pressure.

Incorrect. The compression fraction should be greater than 80% to maximize perfusion during CPR.

Incorrect. Biphasic defibrillators deliver effective shocks within the range of 120-200 J, restoring organized electrical activity.

Incorrect. The 15:2 ratio improves oxygenation and circulation during high-quality infant CPR performed by two rescuers.

Incorrect. Rhythm checks should be performed every 2 minutes, coinciding with rescuer role switches, to evaluate for shockable rhythms.

Incorrect. Adenosine is administered as a 0.1 mg/kg rapid IV push for pediatric SVT, followed by a saline flush.

Incorrect. Immediate CPR is required as asystole is a non-shockable rhythm.

Incorrect. Prompt defibrillation within 30 seconds of witnessed VF arrest improves the chance of restoring a perfusing rhythm.

Incorrect. Rhythm checks should be performed every 2 minutes during CPR, coinciding with compressor role switches.

Incorrect. A compression fraction >80% ensures that the majority of CPR time is spent delivering chest compressions to improve outcomes.

Incorrect. Epinephrine is given at a dose of 1 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes during adult cardiac arrest to improve perfusion.

Incorrect. Rapid defibrillation within 1 minute of witnessed VF increases the likelihood of survival and ROSC.

Incorrect. Hypokalemia can cause cardiac arrhythmias and is included in the "H's" of reversible causes of cardiac arrest.

Incorrect. Stabilizes the myocardial membrane and prevents arrhythmias.

Incorrect. Maintaining oxygen saturation within this range ensures adequate oxygenation without the risk of hyperoxia.

Incorrect. Dopamine is used when atropine is ineffective, improving heart rate and contractility by stimulating beta receptors.

Incorrect. VF is a shockable rhythm requiring immediate defibrillation to restore organized cardiac activity.

Incorrect. Magnesium sulfate stabilizes the cardiac membrane and is the drug of choice for torsades de pointes.

Incorrect. CPR is the primary intervention for PEA, followed by epinephrine and identification of reversible causes.

Incorrect. Thrombosis (pulmonary or coronary) is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest and should be addressed immediately.

Incorrect. Oxygenation and ventilation should be optimized to avoid hypoxia or hyperoxia during post-cardiac arrest care.

Incorrect. Ventricular fibrillation presents as a disorganized rhythm that requires immediate defibrillation.