2010-2015 ACLS Guideline Changes. Are You Ready?
The 2015-2020 AHA Guidelines are now in effect. This practice test remains avaliable to members since most of the 2010 guideline changes remain in effect as well. All questions reflect accurate up-to-date information the with the 2015 guidelines.
Beginning in January 2010, all over the United States, health care providers have been integrating their practice to the new 2010-2015 ACLS Guidelines. There were significant changes made to several aspects of the ACLS protocol including, an addition of a 5th link in the chain of survival, waveform capnography, simplified pulseless arrest algorithm, simplified tachycardia algorithm, medication changes, and much more.
To assist you in preparation for ACLS certification and testing based on these 2010-2015 ACLS Guideline changes, we have created a 25 question test covering all of the major changes that you may run into during testing and certification.
Members may use the link below to access the 2010-2015 ACLS Guideline Changes Test.
Joan Olie says
Very helpful!
Cheryl Gaudet says
Thankfully passed today! Your site is amazing. I wish I had found it sooner than a few days ago. Much appreciated. How about a PALS too?? Happy weekend 🙂
Brian Cameron says
Passed ACLS today! Thank you for this site! I found it very helpful in being able to run the megacode with confidence! I will use this site again for future reference and to stay updated.
Pete Seals says
Passed ACLS today! The information, practice test and simulator all contributed to providing me the materials required to pass.
Thank You
Biqui Joao says
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Chrystal says
Thank you so much for the valuable information. I will continue to use as a study guide before each recert. I couldn’t get a book, and this helped me more than the book would have. Great site.
Gregory Good says
David,
An RN should NEVER give a medication without knowing what it is (Correct dosage, route, etc). If a Physician calls for an incorrect medication (either route or dosage) then it is the RN’s responsibility to make the Physician aware of this potential mistake.
David says
As a Paramedic, working on a 911 ambulance, we ARE the doctor and the RN, making all of the decisions regarding a code. ACLS is simple. The guidelines are all outlined for you, but at the same time you have to be able to THINK.
David Doherty says
Per the AHA protocol; what is the rationale for RNs’ to know what drug is indicated and dosage during a Code Blue. We (RNs’) do not have the authority to order and / or administer drugs during a Code Blue without the MDs’ verbal order and he or she is the one to determine the drug and dosage not the RN. Thanks.
Jeff with admin. says
Hi David,
As with any medication, when you are the one administering the medication, you are responsible for knowing routes, dosages, indications, etc. This is not ACLS protocol but Nursing protocol. Usually an RN is administering meds in a code. I have seen RN’s correct physicians in a code and this lead to a better outcome. In a team effort everyone should be able to step into any roll.
ACLS emphasizes the team and the multiple roles that you may be faced with. Kind Regards, Jeff
Louise Cofield says
This was an excellent way to prepare for the ACLS renewal exam.
Elizabeth Morse says
I passed! SIte was helpful!!!– Do you have one for PALS?
DORIAN PASCO says
I totally agree with Jane Farero…it is really worth it…thanks
Elizabeth Baltrusch says
this site is very helpful!
Jane Farero says
I just took my ACLS today and did great thanks to this site. The AHA book was difficult to follow. Your site was a great study tool and I have highly recommended it to my co-workers. My only suggestion would be to include ACS and Stroke. Thanks.
gh says
thanks for all