ACLS POST TEST VERSION 4 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH FULL ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is
in severe distress and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is
pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak,
blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is
89% on room air. Despite 2 defib attempt, the patient remains in V-
fib. Which drug & dose should be given?
a. lidocaine 1 mg/kg
b. amiodarone 300mg
c. epi 1mg
d. atropine 1 mg. Answer: epi 1 mg
◉ A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is
in severe distress and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is
pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak,
blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is
89% on room air. despite the drug provided above & continuous
CPR, the patient remains in v-fib. which drug should be given next?
a. atropine 1mg
b. mag sulfate 1g
c. amiodarone 300mg
d. epi 1 mg. Answer: c. amiodarone 300mg
, ◉ A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is
in severe distress and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is
pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak,
blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is
89% on room air. The patient has returned of spontaneous
circulation (ROSC) & is not able to follow commands. Which
immediate post-cardiac arrest care intervention do you choose for
the patient?
a. extubate
b. check glucose
c. give epi
d. initiate targeted temp. management. Answer: initiate targeted
temperature management
(the guideline no longer has post-arrest optimal glucose level)
◉ A 45M has coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today, he is
in severe distress & crushing chest discomfort. he is pale,
diaphoretic, & cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak. Blood
pressure is 64/40 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 28 bpm & O2 is 89%.
cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which
quickly changed to v-fib. what would you have done first if the
patient had not gone into v-fib?
a. give atropine 1mg
b. establish IV
WITH FULL ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is
in severe distress and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is
pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak,
blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is
89% on room air. Despite 2 defib attempt, the patient remains in V-
fib. Which drug & dose should be given?
a. lidocaine 1 mg/kg
b. amiodarone 300mg
c. epi 1mg
d. atropine 1 mg. Answer: epi 1 mg
◉ A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is
in severe distress and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is
pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak,
blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is
89% on room air. despite the drug provided above & continuous
CPR, the patient remains in v-fib. which drug should be given next?
a. atropine 1mg
b. mag sulfate 1g
c. amiodarone 300mg
d. epi 1 mg. Answer: c. amiodarone 300mg
, ◉ A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is
in severe distress and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is
pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak,
blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is
89% on room air. The patient has returned of spontaneous
circulation (ROSC) & is not able to follow commands. Which
immediate post-cardiac arrest care intervention do you choose for
the patient?
a. extubate
b. check glucose
c. give epi
d. initiate targeted temp. management. Answer: initiate targeted
temperature management
(the guideline no longer has post-arrest optimal glucose level)
◉ A 45M has coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today, he is
in severe distress & crushing chest discomfort. he is pale,
diaphoretic, & cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak. Blood
pressure is 64/40 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 28 bpm & O2 is 89%.
cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which
quickly changed to v-fib. what would you have done first if the
patient had not gone into v-fib?
a. give atropine 1mg
b. establish IV
