ACLS Provider: Course

Incorrect. TTM prevents further neurological injury by maintaining a controlled core temperature after ROSC.

Incorrect. Oxygen levels should be monitored and optimized to maintain saturation within the target range of 92-96%.

Incorrect. PEA is not a shockable rhythm; it is managed with high-quality CPR and addressing the underlying reversible causes.

Incorrect. Synchronized cardioversion is indicated for unstable atrial fibrillation to restore sinus rhythm and prevent hemodynamic collapse.

Incorrect. Amiodarone is the preferred antiarrhythmic for stabilizing wide-complex tachycardia in stable patients.

Incorrect. Hypovolemia is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest and should be corrected with fluid resuscitation.

Incorrect. Pediatric defibrillation starts at 2 J/kg and may increase to 4 J/kg for subsequent shocks if VF persists.

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

Incorrect. A left lateral tilt prevents aortocaval compression, improving venous return and cardiac output during resuscitation.

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

Incorrect. A rate of 100-120 compressions per minute ensures adequate circulation without risking incomplete recoil or excessive fatigue.

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

Incorrect. A 30:2 ratio ensures sufficient oxygenation and circulation in adults during CPR without an advanced airway.

Incorrect. Switching compressors every 2 minutes reduces rescuer fatigue, ensuring high-quality chest compressions are maintained.

Incorrect. Chest compressions are performed to dislodge the obstruction and restore effective ventilation in an unresponsive infant.

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

Incorrect. A supine position ensures proper electrode placement and effective delivery of defibrillation shocks.

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

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

Incorrect. Asystole is not a shockable rhythm; it is treated with high-quality CPR and epinephrine.

Incorrect. Minimizing interruptions to less than 10 seconds preserves perfusion and improves resuscitation outcomes.

Incorrect. Hypothermia is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest and should be treated with warming measures.

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

Incorrect. Prevents progression to cardiac arrest by restoring a normal rhythm.

Incorrect. Minimizes interruptions to maintain blood flow to vital organs.

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

Incorrect. For biphasic defibrillators, 120-200 J is the recommended energy range for VF.

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

Incorrect. Symptomatic second-degree AV block type II can progress to complete heart block, requiring pacing.

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

Incorrect. A single rescuer performs 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths to maximize perfusion and oxygenation in pediatric CPR.

Incorrect. Pediatric defibrillation starts with 2 J/kg, increasing to 4 J/kg for subsequent shocks if needed.

Incorrect. The initial dose of adenosine for stable SVT in adults is 6 mg IV, followed by 12 mg if needed for subsequent doses.

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

Incorrect. Ventilations are delivered every 6-8 seconds to provide oxygenation without interrupting chest compressions.

Incorrect. Pulse checks should be limited to 5-10 seconds to minimize interruptions in chest compressions.

Incorrect. With an advanced airway in place, uninterrupted compressions improve blood flow while ventilation is delivered separately.

Incorrect. Epinephrine is administered after defibrillation to enhance coronary and cerebral perfusion during resuscitation.

Incorrect. Synchronized cardioversion is used to restore a normal rhythm in unstable atrial fibrillation.

Incorrect. A 15:2 ratio is used during pediatric CPR with two rescuers to optimize ventilation and circulation.

Incorrect. Synchronized cardioversion with 50-100 J is effective for narrow, regular tachycardias that are unstable.

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

Incorrect. Hypovolemia is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest that can be treated with fluid resuscitation to restore circulation.

Incorrect. Pulse checks are performed every 2 minutes during rhythm assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of resuscitation.

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

Incorrect. Naloxone is only used in cases of suspected opioid overdose and is not universally administered in cardiac arrest.

Incorrect. Avoid delays to minimize interruptions in chest compressions and maintain perfusion.

Incorrect. The correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR without an advanced airway is 30:2.

Incorrect. VF is a shockable rhythm, and defibrillation is the primary treatment to restore an organized rhythm.

Incorrect. Administered via rapid IV push, followed by a saline flush to terminate reentrant arrhythmias.

Incorrect. Rotating team roles every 2 minutes prevents fatigue, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality chest compressions.

Incorrect. Provides external electrical stimuli to maintain adequate heart rate when atropine fails.

Incorrect. A 15:2 ratio ensures efficient oxygenation and circulation in pediatric patients during two-rescuer CPR.

Incorrect. Positioning the patient with a slight left tilt prevents aortocaval compression and improves venous return during CPR.

Incorrect. Delivers an electrical shock to depolarize the heart and restore a normal rhythm.

Incorrect. Pulse checks during CPR should not exceed 10 seconds to minimize interruptions in chest compressions.

Incorrect. Indicates effective chest compressions and blood circulation during resuscitation.

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

Incorrect. Synchronized cardioversion is used to terminate unstable SVT by restoring normal electrical activity in the heart.

Incorrect. Compressing to one-third the depth of the chest ensures adequate perfusion while minimizing the risk of injury.

Incorrect. Adenosine 6 mg is given as a rapid IV push for terminating narrow-complex SVT caused by reentrant pathways.

Incorrect. TTM is used to reduce neurological injury post-ROSC by maintaining a core temperature of 32-36°C.

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

Incorrect. CPR should be resumed immediately after defibrillation to maintain perfusion and increase the likelihood of ROSC.

Incorrect. Magnesium sulfate is the first-line treatment for torsades de pointes as it stabilizes the myocardium.