ACLS review

276. What is the correct dose of Atropine when treating PEA

a.  none, no longer recommended

b.  2mg

c.  1.5mg

d.  0.5mg

277. Sodium Bicarbonate is indicated for all of the following except

a.   Tricyclic antidepressant overdose

b.   Known hyperkalemia

c.   Alkalinize urine in aspirin overdose

d.   Prexisting hypokalemia

278. During asystole, transcutaneous pacing may be used

a.  As a last ditch effort

b.  After giving both epinephrine and atropine

c.  Useful with first few minutes of arrest

d.  It is not recommended for asystole

279. To verify presence of asystole you do would which of the following?

a.  Confirm asystole in another lead

b.  Make sure the correct lead is displayed on the monitor

c.  Make sure all cables are connected to the monitor

d.  All of the above

Answers  276-280

276.  a

277.  d

278.  d

279. d


Reviewed 2/28/16