ACLS Post Test Questions and Answers
with Expert Explanation (2026/2027
Update) Complete A+ Guide
Which is the recommended 1st IV dose of amiodarone for a patient w/ refractory
ventricular fibrillation? - correct answer 300mg
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during
BLS assessment? - correct answer 5-10 seconds
Which best describes an action taken by the team leader to avoid inefficiencies during
a resuscitation attempt? - correct answer clearly delegate tasks
,You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours
ago. The CT was normal with no sign of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any
contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best?
a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP
b. hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
c. order an echo before fibrinolytic administration
d. wait for MRI result - correct answer a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP
For STEMI pt, maximum goal time for ED door-to-balloon-inflation time for PCI?
a. 150 mins
b. 180 mins
c. 120 mins
d. 90 mins - correct answer 90 mins
Which is the recommended oral dose of ASA for a pt w/ suspected ACS?
, a. 81 mg
b. 325-650 mg
c. 160-325 mg
d. 40 mg - correct answer 160-325 mg
chest compressions during for adult rate - correct answer 100-120/min
effect of excessive ventilation
a. decresed cardiac output
b. decreased intrathoracic pressure
c. increased perfusion pressure
d. increased venous return - correct answer decreased cardiac output
temperature to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest -
correct answer 32-36C
with Expert Explanation (2026/2027
Update) Complete A+ Guide
Which is the recommended 1st IV dose of amiodarone for a patient w/ refractory
ventricular fibrillation? - correct answer 300mg
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during
BLS assessment? - correct answer 5-10 seconds
Which best describes an action taken by the team leader to avoid inefficiencies during
a resuscitation attempt? - correct answer clearly delegate tasks
,You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours
ago. The CT was normal with no sign of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any
contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best?
a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP
b. hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
c. order an echo before fibrinolytic administration
d. wait for MRI result - correct answer a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP
For STEMI pt, maximum goal time for ED door-to-balloon-inflation time for PCI?
a. 150 mins
b. 180 mins
c. 120 mins
d. 90 mins - correct answer 90 mins
Which is the recommended oral dose of ASA for a pt w/ suspected ACS?
, a. 81 mg
b. 325-650 mg
c. 160-325 mg
d. 40 mg - correct answer 160-325 mg
chest compressions during for adult rate - correct answer 100-120/min
effect of excessive ventilation
a. decresed cardiac output
b. decreased intrathoracic pressure
c. increased perfusion pressure
d. increased venous return - correct answer decreased cardiac output
temperature to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest -
correct answer 32-36C
