BLS AND ACLS TRAINING

Our Staff of certified American heart Association instructors include Nurses and Paramedics that are considered to be experts in emergency care in both pre and hospital settings. This brings real life experience and knowledge to our training classes. You will find our classes enthusiastic, knowledgeable and rewarding.

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ABG Review Test

1 / 20

A 70-year-old female is experiencing confusion and rapid breathing after a panic attack.
ABG Results: pH 7.48 | PaCO2 30 mmHg | HCO3- 24 mEq/L

Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis

Uncompensated metabolic acidosis

Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis

Fully compensated respiratory acidosis

2 / 20

A patient presents with a high fever and rapid breathing after suspected sepsis.
ABG Results: pH 7.50 | PaCO2 25 mmHg | HCO3- 22 mEq/L

Partially compensated metabolic acidosis

Fully compensated respiratory acidosis

Normal ABG

Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis

3 / 20

A 25-year-old patient with severe anxiety presents with tingling in the fingers and dizziness after hyperventilating.
ABG Results: pH 7.52 | PaCO2 28 mmHg | HCO3- 22 mEq/L

Normal ABG

Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis

Fully compensated respiratory alkalosis

Uncompensated metabolic acidosis

4 / 20

A patient with acute kidney injury is admitted with confusion and lethargy.
ABG Results: pH 7.18 | PaCO2 35 mmHg | HCO3- 14 mEq/L

Uncompensated metabolic acidosis

Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis

Normal ABG

Fully compensated respiratory acidosis

5 / 20

A patient recovering from surgery is receiving excessive IV bicarbonate for acid-base correction.
ABG Results: pH 7.58 | PaCO2 40 mmHg | HCO3- 36 mEq/L

Fully compensated respiratory alkalosis

Normal ABG

Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis

Uncompensated metabolic acidosis

6 / 20

A 40-year-old patient with severe diarrhea and dehydration.
ABG Results: pH 7.22 | PaCO2 37 mmHg | HCO3- 17 mEq/L

Uncompensated metabolic acidosis

Normal ABG

Fully compensated respiratory acidosis

Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis

7 / 20

A patient with severe asthma exacerbation is admitted with difficulty breathing.
ABG Results: pH 7.33 | PaCO2 50 mmHg | HCO3- 26 mEq/L

Normal ABG

Partially compensated respiratory acidosis

Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis

Fully compensated respiratory acidosis

8 / 20

A patient with heart failure presents with severe shortness of breath and fatigue.
ABG Results: pH 7.33 | PaCO2 55 mmHg | HCO3- 28 mEq/L

Partially compensated respiratory acidosis

Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis

Normal ABG

Fully compensated respiratory acidosis

9 / 20

A patient in diabetic ketoacidosis presents with confusion and abdominal pain.
ABG Results: pH 7.15 | PaCO2 35 mmHg | HCO3- 12 mEq/L

Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis

Fully compensated respiratory acidosis

Normal ABG

Uncompensated metabolic acidosis

10 / 20

A 60-year-old male is found unresponsive after a suspected drug overdose.
ABG Results: pH 7.20 | PaCO2 60 mmHg | HCO3- 24 mEq/L

Fully compensated respiratory acidosis

Partially compensated metabolic acidosis

Normal ABG

Uncompensated respiratory acidosis

11 / 20

A 45-year-old male is admitted with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He is short of breath and using accessory muscles to breathe.
ABG Results: pH 7.30 | PaCO2 55 mmHg | HCO3- 30 mEq/L

Uncompensated metabolic acidosis

Fully compensated metabolic alkalosis

Partially compensated respiratory acidosis

Normal ABG

12 / 20

A patient with sepsis presents with high fever and rapid breathing.
ABG Results: pH 7.49 | PaCO2 25 mmHg | HCO3- 23 mEq/L

Partially compensated respiratory acidosis

Fully compensated metabolic acidosis

Normal ABG

Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis

13 / 20

A young patient with asthma exacerbation and wheezing.
ABG Results: pH 7.29 | PaCO2 55 mmHg | HCO3- 27 mEq/L

Fully compensated respiratory alkalosis

Partially compensated respiratory acidosis

Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis

Normal ABG

14 / 20

A 30-year-old female presents with severe vomiting for the past 2 days.
ABG Results: pH 7.50 | PaCO2 48 mmHg | HCO3- 30 mEq/L

Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis

Fully compensated metabolic acidosis

Normal ABG

Uncompensated respiratory acidosis

15 / 20

A patient is admitted after excessive alcohol consumption, leading to prolonged vomiting.
ABG Results: pH 7.48 | PaCO2 46 mmHg | HCO3- 31 mEq/L

Normal ABG

Partially compensated respiratory acidosis

Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis

Fully compensated respiratory alkalosis

16 / 20

A patient with diarrhea lasting several days is admitted for dehydration.
ABG Results: pH 7.31 | PaCO2 35 mmHg | HCO3- 18 mEq/L

Uncompensated metabolic acidosis

Fully compensated metabolic acidosis

Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis

Normal ABG

17 / 20

A patient with pneumonia presents with difficulty breathing and cyanosis.
ABG Results: pH 7.34 | PaCO2 50 mmHg | HCO3- 29 mEq/L

Normal ABG

Partially compensated respiratory acidosis

Partially compensated metabolic acidosis

Fully compensated metabolic alkalosis

18 / 20

A patient with type 1 diabetes presents with abdominal pain and fruity-smelling breath.
ABG Results: pH 7.25 | PaCO2 38 mmHg | HCO3- 16 mEq/L

Partially compensated respiratory acidosis

Uncompensated metabolic acidosis

Normal ABG

Fully compensated metabolic alkalosis

19 / 20

A patient undergoing mechanical ventilation is over-ventilated.
ABG Results: pH 7.55 | PaCO2 28 mmHg | HCO3- 24 mEq/L

Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis

Fully compensated respiratory acidosis

Partially compensated metabolic acidosis

Normal ABG

20 / 20

A post-operative patient is found with slow, shallow breathing due to opioid pain medication.
ABG Results: pH 7.28 | PaCO2 58 mmHg | HCO3- 24 mEq/L

Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis

Uncompensated respiratory acidosis

Fully compensated respiratory acidosis

Normal ABG

Your score is

The average score is 47%

Exit

Epinephrine Quiz

1 / 10

In addition to cardiac arrest, what other conditions might epinephrine be used to treat?

a) Anaphylaxis

b) Severe asthma exacerbation

c) Bradycardia (slow heart rate) in certain situations

d) All of the above

2 / 10

What is the primary benefit of epinephrine's beta-adrenergic effects during cardiac arrest?

a) Decreased heart rate

b) Vasodilation

c) Increased heart rate and contractility, strengthening the heart's pumping action

d) Decreased blood pressure

3 / 10

Why is epinephrine used in cardiac arrest ?

a) To decrease myocardial oxygen demand

b) To improve perfusion pressure and increase the likelihood of successful defibrillation

c) To slow down the heart rate

d) To prevent seizures

4 / 10

Which of the following effects does epinephrine NOT typically produce?

a) Increased heart rate

b) Decreased blood pressure

c) Bronchodilation

d) Vasoconstriction

5 / 10

What is the standard dose of epinephrine administered during cardiac arrest?

a) 0.5 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes

b) 1 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes

c) 2 mg IV/IO every 5 minutes

d) 0.3 mg IM

6 / 10

What is the primary benefit of epinephrine's alpha-adrenergic effects during cardiac arrest?

a) Bronchodilation

b) Vasoconstriction, leading to increased peripheral vascular resistance and improved blood flow to vital organs

c) Increased heart rate

d) Improved contractility of the heart

7 / 10

Epinephrine belongs to which pharmacological classification?

a) Antiarrhythmic

b) Vasopressor/Inotrope

c) Anticoagulant

d) Bronchodilator

8 / 10

How often should epinephrine be administered during a code?

a) Every 2 minutes

b) Every 3-5 minutes

c) Every 5-7 minutes

d) As needed

9 / 10

What are the primary adrenergic receptors that epinephrine stimulates?

a) Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, and Beta-2

b) Alpha-1 and Beta-1 only

c) Beta-2 and Dopamine receptors

d) Muscarinic receptors

10 / 10

What is the primary mechanism of action of epinephrine?

a) Beta-blocker

b) Alpha and beta-adrenergic agonist

c) Calcium channel blocker

d) Vasodilator

Your score is

The average score is 90%

ACLS Bradycardia Algorithm Quiz

1 / 10

At what heart rate is bradycardia typically defined in the ACLS guidelines?

A) <80 bpm

B) <70 bpm

C) <60 bpm D)

<50 bpm

2 / 10

Which medication can be used as an alternative to dopamine for patients with symptomatic bradycardia?

A) Lidocaine

B) Epinephrine

C) Amiodarone

D) Adenosine

3 / 10

What is the ultimate treatment for persistent symptomatic bradycardia unresponsive to medications and pacing?

A) Defibrillation

B) Long-term beta-blocker therapy

C) Permanent pacemaker implantation

D) Cardioversion

4 / 10

Which of the following is NOT a sign of symptomatic bradycardia?

A) Hypotension

B) Altered mental status

C) Chest pain

D) Hypertension

5 / 10

If atropine is ineffective, what is the next recommended intervention?

A) Synchronized cardioversion

B) Transcutaneous pacing

C) Administer adenosine

D) Defibrillation

6 / 10

When should transcutaneous pacing be initiated in a patient with bradycardia?

A) Immediately for any bradycardic patient

B) Only if atropine fails and the patient is unstable

C) After three doses of atropine

D) Only in asystole

7 / 10

What is the initial recommended dose of atropine for symptomatic bradycardia?

A) 0.2 mg IV push

B) 0.5 mg IV push

C) 1.0 mg IV push

D) 2.0 mg IV push

8 / 10

What is the recommended infusion rate for dopamine when used for bradycardia?

A) 1-5 mcg/kg/min

B) 2-10 mcg/kg/min

C) 5-20 mcg/kg/min

D) 10-30 mcg/kg/min

9 / 10

What is the first step in managing a patient with symptomatic bradycardia according to the ACLS algorithm?

A) Administer atropine

B) Assess for signs of poor perfusion

C) Begin transcutaneous pacing

D) Give a fluid bolus

10 / 10

What is the first-line medication for symptomatic bradycardia?

A) Dopamine

B) Atropine

C) Epinephrine

D) Amiodarone

Your score is

The average score is 80%

Medical Personnel

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

This course is intended for healthcare providers with clinical responsibilities in hospitals and patient care areas including nurses, physicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, physician’s assistants, or nursing students.

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The ACLS Course

ACLR

The ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers skills; emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. ACLS also covers airway management and related pharmacology. This course is an 4 hour course.

You may add BLS Certification to your ACLS Course - Cost $50 - please notify instructor.

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Heart Saver for Non Medical Personal

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

This course is intended for individuals who would like to learn CPR and AED training that do not work in a hospital or medical area. Great for teachers or day care center personal.

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BLS AND ACLS TRAINING

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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

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CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

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