ACLS review

261.  What is the initial dose of atropine in symptomatic bradycardia?

a. 0.5mg/kg

b. .04mg/kg

c. 0.5mg

d. 1.5mg

262.   A 30 year old male is admitted to the ER complaining of heart palpitations and dizziness.  He is alert and oriented, denies dyspnea or chest pain.  BP 104/54, respirations 20, heart rate 188. The EKG showed a rhythm that is regular with a narrow complex.  Which of the following medications would be considered?

a. Amiodarone

b. Atropine

c. Adenosine

d. Epinephrine

263.  A 72 year old female is in respiratory arrest. You have intubated the patient and note that breath sounds are present on the right but diminished on the left.  What is the most likely the cause?

a. Left main stem intubation

b. Gastric intubation

c. Right main stem intubation

d. Esophageal intubation

264.  A 35 year old female is brought in to the ER by EMS with decreased level of consciousness.  She has no obvious signs of trauma. Her skin is cool and clammy.   She has some crackles in both bases.   BP 88/40, respirations 28 and shallow, heart rate 186.  A 12 lead EKG shows a narrow complex tachycardia that has regular rhythm.  What is the treatment of choice for unstable tachycardia?

a. Defibrillate at 200 J

b. Cardiovert at 50 J

c. Administer Amiodarone 150mg IV over 10 minutes

d. Administer Epinephrine 1 mg IV push

265.  What is the maximum cumulative dose of Lidocaine?

a. 2mg/kg

b. 5mg/kg  

c. 4mg/kg

d. 3mg/kg

Answers 261-265

261.  a

262.  c

263.  c

264.  b

265.  d


Reviewed 2/28/16