ACLS Post Test Questions and Answers
with Expert Explanation (2026/2027
Update) Complete A+ Guide
Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest
compression? - correct answer 10 seconds
If a team member is about to make a mistake during a resuscitation attempt, which
best describes the action that the team leader or other team members should take? -
correct answer address the team member immediately
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient w/ a sudden
cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - correct
answer coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
,which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal
airway? - correct answer measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the
mandible
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
c. do a 12 lead
d. performed synchronized cardioversion - correct answer performed synchronized
cardioversion
, During post-cardiac arrest, which is recommended duration of targeted temp.
management after reaching the correct temperature range?
a. at least 24 hours
b. 0-8 hour
c. at least 36 hours
d. at least 48 hours - correct answer at least 24 hours
which is the primary purpose of medical emergency team or rapid response team?
a. provide diagnostic consultation to emergency department patients
b. provide online consultation to EMS personnel
c. improving patient outcomes by identifying & treating early clinical deterioration
d. improving care for patients admitted to critical care units - correct answer c.
improving patient outcomes by identifying & treating early clinical deterioration
with Expert Explanation (2026/2027
Update) Complete A+ Guide
Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest
compression? - correct answer 10 seconds
If a team member is about to make a mistake during a resuscitation attempt, which
best describes the action that the team leader or other team members should take? -
correct answer address the team member immediately
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient w/ a sudden
cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - correct
answer coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
,which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal
airway? - correct answer measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the
mandible
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
c. do a 12 lead
d. performed synchronized cardioversion - correct answer performed synchronized
cardioversion
, During post-cardiac arrest, which is recommended duration of targeted temp.
management after reaching the correct temperature range?
a. at least 24 hours
b. 0-8 hour
c. at least 36 hours
d. at least 48 hours - correct answer at least 24 hours
which is the primary purpose of medical emergency team or rapid response team?
a. provide diagnostic consultation to emergency department patients
b. provide online consultation to EMS personnel
c. improving patient outcomes by identifying & treating early clinical deterioration
d. improving care for patients admitted to critical care units - correct answer c.
improving patient outcomes by identifying & treating early clinical deterioration
