ACLS Practice Test

Question 1

Which of the following is true about bradycardia management in ACLS?

Dopamine is the first-line treatment

Lidocaine is used for symptomatic bradycardia

Atropine is the first drug of choice

Pacing should be avoided

Question 2

In the ACLS algorithm, what is the preferred method of drug administration if IV access is unavailable?

Oral administration

Intraosseous (IO) access

Subcutaneous injection

Endotracheal administration

Question 3

Which drug is administered to treat torsades de pointes in ACLS?

Magnesium sulfate

Atropine

Epinephrine

Dopamine

Question 4

Transcutaneous pacing should be used immediately in cases of complete heart block.

True

False

Question 5

Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) is treated with immediate defibrillation.

True

False

Question 6

Pulse checks should be performed every 5 minutes during ACLS.

True

False

Question 7

When managing bradycardia, atropine should be given as the last resort.

True

False

Question 8

Hypothermia is one of the reversible causes of cardiac arrest.

True

False

Question 9

The Secondary ACLS Survey includes administering medications like epinephrine or atropine.

True

False

Question 10

The use of transcutaneous pacing is contraindicated in patients with a severe hypothermia.

True

False