ACLS TEST! QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
NEWLY UPDATED 2026
Q: What is the initial assessment an ACLS provider must make when following
the systemic approach? ✔️✔️ A: The provider should evaluate whether the patient is
conscious or unresponsive.
Q: What is the protocol if a patient seems to be unconscious? ✔️✔️ A: Begin with
the BLS (Basic Life Support) survey first, then move on to the ACLS survey once
the BLS steps are finished.
Q: How should a provider proceed if the patient is awake and alert? ✔️✔️ A: Skip
the initial BLS survey and go straight to the ACLS Survey assessment.
Q: Within the BLS framework, what are the steps for evaluating a person's
responsiveness? ✔️✔️ A: Physically tap the patient while loudly asking if they are
okay, then observe for any signs of abnormal or missing breath.
Q: Once a lack of responsiveness is confirmed during a BLS check, what is the
immediate next step? ✔️✔️ A: Trigger the emergency medical response system and
secure an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
What do you do after checking responsiveness in BLS? -ANSWER ✔️✔️Activate
the emergency response system/ get AED
How do you check for circulation in BLS? -ANSWER ✔️✔️-Check carotid pulse for
5-10 seconds
,-no pulse, start CPR (30:2) (depth at least 2 inches) (rate at least 100/min)
-minimize interruptions for compressions less than 10 seconds
- switch providers every 2 min.
Defibrillation in BLS? -ANSWER ✔️✔️-check for shockable rhythm with AED
-provide shock if indicated
- follow each shock immediately with CPR
What O2 saturation is indicated for cardiac arrest? -ANSWER ✔️✔️100%
Titrate O2 administration to acheive a saturation of? -ANSWER ✔️✔️> or = 94%
If PetCO2 is <_____ attempt to improve CPR -ANSWER ✔️✔️10 mm Hg
If diastolic pressure is <_____ attempt to improve CPR -ANSWER ✔️✔️20 mm Hg
What is the role of the team leader? -ANSWER ✔️✔️- organize the group
- monitor individual performance of team members
- back up team members
- models excellent team behavior
- trains and coaches
- facilitates understanding (why they perform certain tasks in a specific way)
___ consist of concise communication spoken with distinctive speech in a
controlled tone of voice -ANSWER ✔️✔️Clear message
, Messages and orders should be delivered in a ___ and ___ manner without yelling
or shouting? -ANSWER ✔️✔️calm and direct
Suggested locations of team leader and members during case stimulations? -
ANSWER ✔️✔️- airway
- IV/IO meds
- monitor/defibrillator
- team leader
- observer/ recorder
- compressor
If you need help? -ANSWER ✔️✔️ASK FOR IT EARLY
Everyone on the team should know his or her ___? -ANSWER ✔️✔️Own
limitations and capabilities
Five links of the adult chain of survival? -ANSWER ✔️✔️- immediate recognition
of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system
- early CPR with emphasis on chest compressions
- rapid defibrillation
- effective advanced life support
- integrated post cardiac arrest care- many hospitals have implemented the use of
medical emergency teams or rapid response teams
What is the purpose of the METs or RRTs? -ANSWER ✔️✔️improve patient
outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
NEWLY UPDATED 2026
Q: What is the initial assessment an ACLS provider must make when following
the systemic approach? ✔️✔️ A: The provider should evaluate whether the patient is
conscious or unresponsive.
Q: What is the protocol if a patient seems to be unconscious? ✔️✔️ A: Begin with
the BLS (Basic Life Support) survey first, then move on to the ACLS survey once
the BLS steps are finished.
Q: How should a provider proceed if the patient is awake and alert? ✔️✔️ A: Skip
the initial BLS survey and go straight to the ACLS Survey assessment.
Q: Within the BLS framework, what are the steps for evaluating a person's
responsiveness? ✔️✔️ A: Physically tap the patient while loudly asking if they are
okay, then observe for any signs of abnormal or missing breath.
Q: Once a lack of responsiveness is confirmed during a BLS check, what is the
immediate next step? ✔️✔️ A: Trigger the emergency medical response system and
secure an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
What do you do after checking responsiveness in BLS? -ANSWER ✔️✔️Activate
the emergency response system/ get AED
How do you check for circulation in BLS? -ANSWER ✔️✔️-Check carotid pulse for
5-10 seconds
,-no pulse, start CPR (30:2) (depth at least 2 inches) (rate at least 100/min)
-minimize interruptions for compressions less than 10 seconds
- switch providers every 2 min.
Defibrillation in BLS? -ANSWER ✔️✔️-check for shockable rhythm with AED
-provide shock if indicated
- follow each shock immediately with CPR
What O2 saturation is indicated for cardiac arrest? -ANSWER ✔️✔️100%
Titrate O2 administration to acheive a saturation of? -ANSWER ✔️✔️> or = 94%
If PetCO2 is <_____ attempt to improve CPR -ANSWER ✔️✔️10 mm Hg
If diastolic pressure is <_____ attempt to improve CPR -ANSWER ✔️✔️20 mm Hg
What is the role of the team leader? -ANSWER ✔️✔️- organize the group
- monitor individual performance of team members
- back up team members
- models excellent team behavior
- trains and coaches
- facilitates understanding (why they perform certain tasks in a specific way)
___ consist of concise communication spoken with distinctive speech in a
controlled tone of voice -ANSWER ✔️✔️Clear message
, Messages and orders should be delivered in a ___ and ___ manner without yelling
or shouting? -ANSWER ✔️✔️calm and direct
Suggested locations of team leader and members during case stimulations? -
ANSWER ✔️✔️- airway
- IV/IO meds
- monitor/defibrillator
- team leader
- observer/ recorder
- compressor
If you need help? -ANSWER ✔️✔️ASK FOR IT EARLY
Everyone on the team should know his or her ___? -ANSWER ✔️✔️Own
limitations and capabilities
Five links of the adult chain of survival? -ANSWER ✔️✔️- immediate recognition
of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system
- early CPR with emphasis on chest compressions
- rapid defibrillation
- effective advanced life support
- integrated post cardiac arrest care- many hospitals have implemented the use of
medical emergency teams or rapid response teams
What is the purpose of the METs or RRTs? -ANSWER ✔️✔️improve patient
outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
