ACLS EXAM A 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED
A+
Acute Stroke Management & Diagnostics
Question: To ensure rapid differentiation between ischemic and hemorrhagic
stroke, what diagnostic test must be initiated within 20–25 minutes of a patient's
arrival at the hospital? Answer: A non-contrast CT scan of the head (or MRI) is
the mandatory first-line imaging study. ✔✔
Question: A patient arrives with stroke symptoms that began 120 minutes ago.
The CT scan confirms no intracranial hemorrhage, and there are no
contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the priority intervention? Answer:
Administer fibrinolytic therapy immediately and evaluate the patient for potential
endovascular intervention (thrombectomy). ✔✔
Rhythm Identification
Question: How is a cardiac rhythm characterized when it shows a rapid, regular
rate with wide, uniform QRS complexes of the same shape and amplitude?
Answer: This is identified as Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia.
, ✔✔
Airway Adjunct Sizing
Question: What is the clinically accepted technique for choosing the correct size
of an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) for an unconscious patient? Answer: Measure
from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible to ensure the device
properly clears the tongue without causing airway obstruction.
✔✔
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? -ANSWER
✔✔Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED
A+
Acute Stroke Management & Diagnostics
Question: To ensure rapid differentiation between ischemic and hemorrhagic
stroke, what diagnostic test must be initiated within 20–25 minutes of a patient's
arrival at the hospital? Answer: A non-contrast CT scan of the head (or MRI) is
the mandatory first-line imaging study. ✔✔
Question: A patient arrives with stroke symptoms that began 120 minutes ago.
The CT scan confirms no intracranial hemorrhage, and there are no
contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the priority intervention? Answer:
Administer fibrinolytic therapy immediately and evaluate the patient for potential
endovascular intervention (thrombectomy). ✔✔
Rhythm Identification
Question: How is a cardiac rhythm characterized when it shows a rapid, regular
rate with wide, uniform QRS complexes of the same shape and amplitude?
Answer: This is identified as Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia.
, ✔✔
Airway Adjunct Sizing
Question: What is the clinically accepted technique for choosing the correct size
of an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) for an unconscious patient? Answer: Measure
from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible to ensure the device
properly clears the tongue without causing airway obstruction.
✔✔
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? -ANSWER
✔✔Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
