Acls Post-Test |50 Questions| With Correct Answers.

B. Vagal maneuvers {Ans: Assuming there are no contraindications, which of the following can be performed as an initial intervention for a stable but symptomatic patient with the rhythm shown? A. Defibrillation B. Vagal maneuvers C. Administration of intravenous (IV) diltiazem D. Administration of IV epinephrine}B. Delivers a shock during ventricular depolarization. {Ans: Synchronized cardioversion: A. Is used only for atrial dysrhythmias. B. Delivers a shock during ventricular depolarization. C. Delivers a shock between the peak and end of the T wave. D. Is used only for rhythms with a ventricular rate of less than 60 beats/min.}A. Prepare for transcutaneous pacing. {Ans: An 84-year-old man presents with an acute onset of altered mental status. The cardiac monitor shows the rhythm here. The patient's BP is 58/30 mm Hg andhis ventilatory rate is 14 breaths/min. His skin is cool, moist, and pale. His blood oxygen saturation level (SpO2) on room air is 95%. An IV has been established. On the basis of the information provided, your best course of action will be to: A. Prepare for transcutaneous pacing. B. Give amiodarone 300 mg IV push. C. Give epinephrine 1 mg IV bolus and reassess. D. Observe the patient