If you follow us on Facebook, you know that we frequently post practice questions and invite our community to test their knowledge. AMRI fans do well on most of the questions; however, there are some that they miss. These questions are a great learning tool to help you prepare for your recertification. Below are the four frequently missed questions with the correct answers and a brief explanation why.

QUESTION 1:

Alteplase, Recombinant (rtPA); Streptokinase; Reteplase Recombinant; and Tenecteplase are all:

A. Anti-hypertensive agents

B. Fibrinolytic agents

C. Anti-inflammatory agents

D. Angiotension converting enzymes

QUESTION 2:

If the initial 6.0 mg. bolus of adenosine is ineffective, how should the next dose be administered?

A. Double the dose (12 mg.)

B. Repeat at the same dose (6 mg.)

C. Starting a continuous infusion of adenosine

D. None of the above

QUESTION 3:

The initial (1st shock) energy level that should be administered for pediatric defibrillation is:

A. 1.0 joule/kg

B. 2.0 joules/kg

C. 3.0 joules/kg

D. 4.0 joules/kg

QUESTION 4:

Regarding emergency ventilation during CPR:

A. It is not required when a victim is found by a single rescuer

B. Ventilation should begin as soon as other rescuers arrive

C. Is mandatory for the non-breathing patient with a pulse

D. All of the above