Advanced Cardiovascular Life SupportExam Version B (50 questions)Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet.1. What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR?A. Perform pulse checks only after defibrillation.B. Continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging.C. Administer IV medications only when breaths are given.D. Continue to use AED even after the arrival of a manual defibrillator.2. Which condition is an indication to stop or withhold resuscitative efforts?A. Unwitnessed arrestB. Safety threat to providersC. Patient age greater than 85 yearsD. No return of spontaneous circulation after 10 minutes of CPR3. After verifying the absence of a pulse, you initiate CPR with adequate bag-maskventilation. The patients lead II ECG appears below. What is your next action?A. IV or IO accessB. Endotracheal tube placementC. Consultation with cardiology for possible PCID. Application of a transcutaneous pacemaker4. After verifying unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing, you activatethe emergency response team. What is your next action?A. Retrieve an AED.B. Check for a pulse.C. Deliver 2 rescue breaths.D. Administer a precordial thump.5. What is the recommendation on the use of cricoid pressure to prevent aspirationduring cardiac arrest?A. Not recommended for routine useB. Recommended during every resuscitation attemptC.