ACLS: FINAL TEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
User
, 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - Correct Answer: C) Second-degree
type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? -
Correct Answer: A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac who
achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - Correct Answer: D) Coronary reperfusion-
capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? - Correct
Answer: C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - Correct Answer: B) Second-degree
atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? - Correct
Answer: B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.
7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor correct
placement of an endotracheal tube? - Correct Answer: C) Continuous waveform capnography
8. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT
scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to
fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is the best for this patient? - Correct Answer: B) Start fibrinolytic
therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? - Correct Answer: D) Third-degree atrioventricular block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and maintained
constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest? - Correct Answer: C) 32 to
36 Degrees Celsius
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
User
, 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - Correct Answer: C) Second-degree
type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? -
Correct Answer: A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac who
achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - Correct Answer: D) Coronary reperfusion-
capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? - Correct
Answer: C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - Correct Answer: B) Second-degree
atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? - Correct
Answer: B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.
7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor correct
placement of an endotracheal tube? - Correct Answer: C) Continuous waveform capnography
8. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT
scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to
fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is the best for this patient? - Correct Answer: B) Start fibrinolytic
therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? - Correct Answer: D) Third-degree atrioventricular block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and maintained
constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest? - Correct Answer: C) 32 to
36 Degrees Celsius
