AHA ACLS 2020 Updates Quiz

Want to prepare for your ACLS training? Take our free AHA ACLS 2020 updates quiz below! Make sure to read the rationale for more information and helpful tips!

1. What is the first dose of atropine for bradycardia?

2. A patient is found unresponsive in the following rhythm:

After initiating high-quality CPR, what is the most important next step?

3. A patient is found in the following rhythm:

His blood pressure is 78/50, he complains that he is nauseous and diaphoretic. After a complete assessment of the patient, which action should occur next?

4. The newest 2020 AHA ACLS Guidelines recommend pre-charging the defibrillator 15 seconds prior to the rhythm check. Why is this important?

5. A 55-year old male is found to be in the following rhythm:

He is awake, alert, and oriented with a blood pressure of 130/80. He denies chest pain or shortness of breath. After obtaining an EKG, what is your next initial treatment?

6. As a team member participating in a code, you receive an order to administer 600 mg amiodarone. Which of the following is the best response?

7. A patient who has just achieved return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is not responsive to commands. What is a priority consideration?

8. A patient in cardiac arrest is being resuscitated. After the second defibrillation attempt, a patient received their first dose of epinephrine. Two minutes later, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. What is the next appropriate medication?

9. Immediately after defibrillation, what is the next action that should be performed?

10. In addition to ensuring adequate high-quality CPR is being performed, what is another reason for using quantitative waveform capnography during a resuscitation attempt?

Congrats on completing your AHA ACLS 2020 updates quiz! These updated guidelines will be current through 2025. You’re now ready to take your in-person ACLS class! If you want more study resources, check out our 6 tips on how to pass your AHA ACLS Class that includes a review of AHA ACLS algorithms and review videos. We recommend reviewing the EKG rhythms on the SkillStat website. Ready to register for your AHA ACLS Class? We offer the American Heart Association ACLS class at our office in Longwood, FL (near Orlando). Have questions about our classes? We’re happy to help! Contact us today!

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AHA ACLS 2020 Updates Quiz

Want to prepare for your ACLS training? Take our free AHA ACLS 2020 updates quiz below! Make sure to read the rationale for more information and helpful tips!

1. What is the first dose of atropine for bradycardia?

2. A patient is found unresponsive in the following rhythm:

After initiating high-quality CPR, what is the most important next step?

3. A patient is found in the following rhythm:

His blood pressure is 78/50, he complains that he is nauseous and diaphoretic. After a complete assessment of the patient, which action should occur next?

4. The newest 2020 AHA ACLS Guidelines recommend pre-charging the defibrillator 15 seconds prior to the rhythm check. Why is this important?

5. A 55-year old male is found to be in the following rhythm:

He is awake, alert, and oriented with a blood pressure of 130/80. He denies chest pain or shortness of breath. After obtaining an EKG, what is your next initial treatment?

6. As a team member participating in a code, you receive an order to administer 600 mg amiodarone. Which of the following is the best response?

7. A patient who has just achieved return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is not responsive to commands. What is a priority consideration?

8. A patient in cardiac arrest is being resuscitated. After the second defibrillation attempt, a patient received their first dose of epinephrine. Two minutes later, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. What is the next appropriate medication?

9. Immediately after defibrillation, what is the next action that should be performed?

10. In addition to ensuring adequate high-quality CPR is being performed, what is another reason for using quantitative waveform capnography during a resuscitation attempt?

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Try again!

CORRECT!

The first dose of Atropine for bradycardia is
1 mg. The initial starting dose was increased from 0.5mg to 1mg with the release
of the new AHA 2020
Guidelines.

CORRECT!

The initial treatment for ventricular fibrillation is high-quality CPR and defibrillation. Remember, in
V-FIB, you D-FIB!

CORRECT!

First identify the rhythm (V-Tach), then determine if they are stable or unstable. Because their blood pressure is 78/50, they are unstable. The priority treatment for unstable patients is always to skip
straight to electricity which in
this case is
synchronized cardioversion.

CORRECT!

CORRECT!

The patient is in stable SVT. Stable patients should be treated with least invasive methods first. For SVT, the first thing we can try is vagal maneuvers.
If unsuccessful, we would try
medications (adenosine 6mg, then adenosine 12mg), then synchronized cardioversion.

CORRECT!

CORRECT!

CORRECT!

CORRECT!

CORRECT!

Using quantitative waveform capnography is recommended by the AHA as the best method for determining and monitoring
the correct placement of the
endotracheal tube,
ensuring high-quality CPR quality,
and identifying ROSC.

AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, & Instructor Classes in Lake Mary Longwood, FL (Near Orlando, FL)

2003 Longwood Lake Mary Rd, Suite 1015

407-732-4403

Classes held 3-4 times a week! Check our calendar for available class dates/times!

AHA ACLS 2020 Updates Quiz

Want to prepare for your ACLS training? Take our free AHA ACLS 2020 updates quiz below! Make sure to read the rationale for more information and helpful tips!

1. What is the first dose of atropine for bradycardia?

2. A patient is found unresponsive in the following rhythm:

After initiating high-quality CPR, what is the most important next step?

3. A patient is found in the following rhythm:

His blood pressure is 78/50, he complains that he is nauseous and diaphoretic. After a complete assessment of the patient, which action should occur next?

4. The newest 2020 AHA ACLS Guidelines recommend pre-charging the defibrillator 15 seconds prior to the rhythm check. Why is this important?

5. A 55-year old male is found to be in the following rhythm:

He is awake, alert, and oriented with a blood pressure of 130/80. He denies chest pain or shortness of breath. After obtaining an EKG, what is your next initial treatment?

6. As a team member participating in a code, you receive an order to administer 600 mg amiodarone. Which of the following is the best response?

7. A patient who has just achieved return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is not responsive to commands. What is a priority consideration?

8. A patient in cardiac arrest is being resuscitated. After the second defibrillation attempt, a patient received their first dose of epinephrine. Two minutes later, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. What is the next appropriate medication?

9. Immediately after defibrillation, what is the next action that should be performed?

10. In addition to ensuring adequate high-quality CPR is being performed, what is another reason for using quantitative waveform capnography during a resuscitation attempt?

Have questions? Check out the links below!

Classes Offered

Helpful Links

Contact

Try again!

CORRECT!

The first dose of Atropine for bradycardia is 1 mg. The initial starting dose was increased from 0.5mg to 1mg with the release of the new AHA 2020 Guidelines.

CORRECT!

The initial treatment for ventricular fibrillation is high-quality CPR and defibrillation. Remember, in V-FIB, you D-FIB!

CORRECT!

First identify the rhythm (V-Tach), then determine if they are stable or unstable. Because their blood pressure is 78/50, they are unstable. The priority treatment for unstable patients is always to skip straight to electricity which in this case is synchronized cardioversion.

CORRECT!

CORRECT!

The patient is in stable SVT. Stable patients should be treated with least invasive methods first. For SVT, the first thing we can try is vagal maneuvers. If unsuccessful, we would try medications (adenosine 6mg, then adenosine 12mg), then synchronized cardioversion.

CORRECT!

CORRECT!

CORRECT!

CORRECT!

CORRECT!

Using quantitative waveform capnography is recommended by the AHA as the best method for determining and monitoring the correct placement of the endotracheal tube, ensuring high-quality CPR quality, and identifying ROSC.

The first dose of Atropine for bradycardia is
1 mg. The initial starting dose was increased from 0.5mg to 1mg with the release
of the new AHA 2020
Guidelines.

The initial treatment for ventricular fibrillation is high-quality CPR and defibrillation. Remember, in
V-FIB, you D-FIB!

First identify the rhythm (V-Tach), then determine if they are stable or unstable. Because their blood pressure is 78/50, they are unstable. The priority treatment for unstable patients is always to skip
straight to electricity which in
this case is
synchronized cardioversion.

The patient is in stable SVT. Stable patients should be treated with least invasive methods first. For SVT, the first thing we can try is vagal maneuvers.
If unsuccessful, we would try
medications (adenosine 6mg, then adenosine 12mg), then synchronized cardioversion.

Using quantitative waveform capnography is recommended by the AHA as the best method for determining and monitoring
the correct placement of the
endotracheal tube,
ensuring high-quality CPR quality,
and identifying ROSC.