ALS Cardiology and Resuscitation Starter Set
Question types in this set: Multiple ChoiceA short set of cardiology and resuscitation questions at the EMT-P level. Multiple choice — 4 options; one correct per question. Wrong answers use other key facts from this set where possible, plus generic protocol fallbacks.
30 questions in this set. Use View question to see full text, answers, and image.
Questions
- You are managing a patient in cardiac arrest with a shockable rhythm. What is the first medication to administer after the second shock?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- A patient is in ventricular fibrillation refractory to defibrillation. What antiarrhythmic is recommended?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- What is the correct dose of epinephrine during adult cardiac arrest?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- You identify symptomatic bradycardia in a patient with a heart rate of 32 bpm and hypotension. What is the first-line medication?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- A patient in stable narrow-complex tachycardia (SVT) does not respond to vagal maneuvers. What is the next treatment?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- During cardiac arrest, what is the recommended ventilation rate once an advanced airway is placed?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- A patient presents with chest pain and ST elevation on 12-lead ECG. What is the priority intervention?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- What medication and dose is used for torsades de pointes?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- You are treating a patient in cardiogenic shock. What is the most appropriate initial vasopressor?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- A patient in pulseless electrical activity (PEA) has a history of dialysis. What reversible cause should you consider first?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- What is the correct energy setting for the first biphasic defibrillation in ventricular fibrillation?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- You are managing a patient with suspected right ventricular infarct. What medication should be avoided?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- What is the target EtCO2 value during high-quality CPR?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- A patient in refractory ventricular fibrillation has received amiodarone. What is the next antiarrhythmic option?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- What is the maximum number of doses of atropine for symptomatic bradycardia?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- You identify a patient with symptomatic wide-complex tachycardia. What is the preferred treatment if unstable?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- During post-cardiac arrest care, what is the target oxygen saturation range?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- What medication is used to treat beta-blocker overdose causing bradycardia and hypotension?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- A patient has return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). What is the target blood pressure?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- What is the correct dose of adenosine for a patient in SVT?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- You are treating a patient with suspected hyperkalemia and wide-complex rhythm. What medication should be given first?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- What is the primary goal during the circulation phase of cardiac arrest management?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- A patient in asystole has been in arrest for 15 minutes with no reversible causes identified. What should you consider?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- What is the preferred vasopressor in septic shock?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- You are performing CPR and the capnography reading suddenly rises to 45 mmHg. What does this most likely indicate?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- What medication is contraindicated in a patient with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and atrial fibrillation?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- A patient with suspected acute coronary syndrome should receive which medication as soon as possible?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- What is the correct energy level for synchronized cardioversion of unstable atrial fibrillation?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- During cardiac arrest, after how many minutes without ROSC should you consider transport?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS
- What is the most common reversible cause of PEA in trauma patients?Multiple ChoiceCardiology & Resuscitation · ALS