This ACLS quiz covers general information that may be found on the ACLS written test.
Once IV/IO access has been established, which of the following should be administered in a patient with confirmed PEA/asystole?*
What step occurs after CPR and pharmacotherapy in a patient with confirmed PEA?*
What clues might be noted during an assessment in a patient where PEA is occurring secondary to hypovolemia?
According to the Hs and Ts of ILCOR ACLS, which of the following combinations is not one of the possible causes of PEA?
According to the ILCOR ACLS 2020-2025 guidelines, PEA is defined as:
In addition to providing effective CPR, what is the second most important aspect of successfully treating a patient with PEA?*
PEA secondary to hypokalemia is most prominent in what patient population?
According to the Hs and Ts of ILCOR ACLS, the T that represents drug overdose and chemical exposure as the cause of PEA is referring to what?
According to the Hs and Ts of ILCOR ACLS, what clue can be observed in patients with PEA occurring secondary to toxin exposure (e.g., drug overdose)?*
Flattened T-waves, prominent U-waves, wide QRS, prolonged QT*
