ACLS TEST 2026 questions with
complete solutions Graded A+
Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture
and review of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? -
ANSWER-Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? -
ANSWER-Structure
Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions -
ANSWER-10 seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - ANSWER-Decreased cardiac output
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - ANSWER-Resume
CPR, starting with chest compressions
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - ANSWER-Allows
maximum blood return to the heart
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? - ANSWER-
Reduces the changes of missing important signs and symptoms
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment? - ANSWER-
Initial impression
Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient? - ANSWER-
Formulate a differential diagnosis
, Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac
arrest and other emergency cardiopulmonary conditions? - ANSWER-Hypothermia
What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? -
ANSWER-To ensure high quality CPR
The CPR Coach Role can be blended into which of the following roles? - ANSWER-The
monitor/defibrillator
Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR coach? - ANSWER-Coordinating
compressor switches
What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - ANSWER-100-120
compressions per minute
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during
the BLS assessment? - ANSWER-5-10 seconds
Which is a component of high-quality CPR? - ANSWER-Depth of a least 2 inches
Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest compression fraction? -
ANSWER-Interruptions
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag? - ANSWER-Once every 6 seconds
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal
airway? - ANSWER-Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach (gastric inflation), during
bag-mask ventilation? - ANSWER-Ventilating to quickly
complete solutions Graded A+
Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture
and review of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? -
ANSWER-Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? -
ANSWER-Structure
Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions -
ANSWER-10 seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - ANSWER-Decreased cardiac output
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - ANSWER-Resume
CPR, starting with chest compressions
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - ANSWER-Allows
maximum blood return to the heart
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? - ANSWER-
Reduces the changes of missing important signs and symptoms
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment? - ANSWER-
Initial impression
Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient? - ANSWER-
Formulate a differential diagnosis
, Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac
arrest and other emergency cardiopulmonary conditions? - ANSWER-Hypothermia
What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? -
ANSWER-To ensure high quality CPR
The CPR Coach Role can be blended into which of the following roles? - ANSWER-The
monitor/defibrillator
Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR coach? - ANSWER-Coordinating
compressor switches
What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - ANSWER-100-120
compressions per minute
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during
the BLS assessment? - ANSWER-5-10 seconds
Which is a component of high-quality CPR? - ANSWER-Depth of a least 2 inches
Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest compression fraction? -
ANSWER-Interruptions
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag? - ANSWER-Once every 6 seconds
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal
airway? - ANSWER-Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach (gastric inflation), during
bag-mask ventilation? - ANSWER-Ventilating to quickly
