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1 E C C American Heart Association ACLS Provider Written Examinations Contents: Examination Memo Version A Answer Sheet Version A Exam Version A Answer Key Version A Annotations Version B Answer Sheet Version B Exam Version B Answer Key Version B Annotations August 2006 2006 American Heart Association 2006 ACLS Provider Written Test Introduction The 2006 ACLS Provider Course includes both skills tests and written tests. The written test measures the mastery of cognitive skills. The 2006 written test must be used with the 2006 course materials, ie, student manuals, course videos, and instructor manuals.

2 Administering the written tests This closed-book test must be completed individually by each student. To receive a course completion card, students must score at least 84% on the written test. Remediation All students deserve remediation on topics in which they are not confident or have not mastered. For guidance on remediation, refer to the instructor manual. Copying and distribution Written tests are secured items. ACLS Training Centers may distribute ACLS Provider exams only to ACLS Instructors, ACLS Training Center Faculty, and ACLS Regional Faculty members who are aligned with the TC.

3 Written tests may be copied as needed for conducting courses. Training Centers may distribute exams in the original and complete Adobe PDF format via electronic communications, ie, email. Tests may not be posted on Internet or Intranet sites accessible by persons not authorized to receive the tests. August 2006 ACLS Provider Course Written Exam Version A Answer Sheet Name _____ Date_____ Circle the correct answers. Question Answer 1.

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5 A b c d 13. a b c d 14. a b c d 15. a b c d 16. a b c d 17. a b c d 2006 American Heart Association For questions 18 through 22, select the best single answer to match the name of the rhythm on the list to the rhythm strip. A. Normal sinus rhythm B. Sinus tachycardia C. Sinus bradycardia D.

6 Ventricular tachycardia E. Ventricular fibrillation F. Atrial fibrillation G. Third-degree AV block H. Agonal rhythm/asystole I. Atrial flutter 18. A B C D E F G H I 19. A B C D E F G H I 20. A B C D E F G H I 21.

7 A B C D E F G H I 22. A B C D E F G H I For questions 23 through 25, indicate if the following rhythm is appropriate to defibrillate. Check Yes if the rhythm is appropriate to defibrillate. Check No if the rhythm is not appropriate to defibrillate.

8 23. Yes ____ No ____ 24. Yes ____ No ____ 25. Yes ____ No ____ 2006 American Heart Association E C C American Heart Association advanced cardiovascular life support Written Examination Version A August 2006 2006 American Heart Association ACLS Provider Course Written Exam Version A Please do not mark on this examination. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet. 1. The goal of an intervention for a patient in respiratory or cardiac arrest is to A. Identify those patients at risk for acute myocardial infarction B.

9 Give the provider a comprehensive picture of patient history C. Restore effective oxygenation, ventilation, and circulation D. Ensure prompt return of verbal responsiveness 2. Which one of the following actions is included in the BLS Primary Survey? A. Obtain IV/IO access B. Place an advanced airway device C. Give appropriate drugs to manage rhythm D. Perform high-quality CPR until an AED arrives 3. Which one of the following statements correctly describes how to ventilate a cardiac arrest patient with a confirmed advanced airway in place?

10 A. Deliver each ventilation over 1 second at a rate of 30 to 35 per minute, watching closely for visible chest rise B. Deliver ventilations over 1 second, every 6 to 8 seconds C. Deliver ventilations every 10 to 15 seconds; increase as needed to produce visible chest rise D. Deliver 1 ventilation after each set of 30 compressions, watching closely for visible chest rise 4. You have begun CPR on an unresponsive 56-year-old woman who collapsed in cardiac arrest in the hospital ED waiting room. A nurse arrives and quickly attaches the AED.