California ACLS Certification Practice Exam
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,1. What is the first drug of choice for ventricular fibrillation (VF) or
pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT)?
A. Amiodarone
B. Epinephrine
C. Lidocaine
D. Atropine
Epinephrine increases myocardial blood flow and helps improve the
chances of successful defibrillation.
2. What is the recommended dose of epinephrine for adult cardiac
arrest?
A. 0.5 mg IV every 3–5 minutes
B. 10 mg IV every 10 minutes
C. 1 mg IV every 3–5 minutes
D. 2 mg IV every 1 minute
The correct dose is 1 mg IV/IO every 3–5 minutes during cardiac
arrest.
, 3. Which rhythm requires immediate defibrillation?
A. Asystole
B. PEA
C. Ventricular fibrillation
D. Sinus bradycardia
Ventricular fibrillation is a shockable rhythm and requires immediate
defibrillation.
4. What is the preferred method of confirming endotracheal tube
placement?
A. Chest auscultation
B. Continuous waveform capnography
C. Chest rise observation
D. X-ray
Capnography is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor ET
tube placement.
5. Which medication is used in ACLS for refractory VF/pulseless VT after
epinephrine and defibrillation?
A. Atropine
B. Amiodarone
C. Magnesium sulfate
D. Adenosine
Amiodarone is given after defibrillation and epinephrine in refractory
VF/pulseless VT.
6. What is the initial shock energy dose for biphasic defibrillation of VF?
A. 50 J
B. 120–200 J
C. 360 J
D. 400 J
Biphasic defibrillators typically use 120–200 joules for the first shock.
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant
Download Pdf
NURSE CELESTINE
THIS PDF CONTAINS:
❖ 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
❖ LATEST 2026/2027 UPDATE
❖ 100% VERIFIED RATIONALES
❖ 100% GUARANTEED PASS
❖ ALREADY GRADED A+
❖ ACTUAL EXAM
,1. What is the first drug of choice for ventricular fibrillation (VF) or
pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT)?
A. Amiodarone
B. Epinephrine
C. Lidocaine
D. Atropine
Epinephrine increases myocardial blood flow and helps improve the
chances of successful defibrillation.
2. What is the recommended dose of epinephrine for adult cardiac
arrest?
A. 0.5 mg IV every 3–5 minutes
B. 10 mg IV every 10 minutes
C. 1 mg IV every 3–5 minutes
D. 2 mg IV every 1 minute
The correct dose is 1 mg IV/IO every 3–5 minutes during cardiac
arrest.
, 3. Which rhythm requires immediate defibrillation?
A. Asystole
B. PEA
C. Ventricular fibrillation
D. Sinus bradycardia
Ventricular fibrillation is a shockable rhythm and requires immediate
defibrillation.
4. What is the preferred method of confirming endotracheal tube
placement?
A. Chest auscultation
B. Continuous waveform capnography
C. Chest rise observation
D. X-ray
Capnography is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor ET
tube placement.
5. Which medication is used in ACLS for refractory VF/pulseless VT after
epinephrine and defibrillation?
A. Atropine
B. Amiodarone
C. Magnesium sulfate
D. Adenosine
Amiodarone is given after defibrillation and epinephrine in refractory
VF/pulseless VT.
6. What is the initial shock energy dose for biphasic defibrillation of VF?
A. 50 J
B. 120–200 J
C. 360 J
D. 400 J
Biphasic defibrillators typically use 120–200 joules for the first shock.
