ACLS EXAM VERSION A AND B 2026 TEST
PAPER PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS FULL REVIEW A+
◉ 100% oxygen is acceptable for early intervention but not for
extended periods of time. Answer: True
◉ In a suspected acute stroke individual, you must always
immediately obtain IV access. Answer: False
◉ There is never a pulse associated with VF; therefore, you should
follow the PEA algorithm with individuals in VF. Answer: False
◉ If the AED advises no shock, you should still defibrillate because
defibrillation often restarts the heart with no pulse. Answer: False
◉ If transcutaneous pacing fails, there are no other options to
consider. Answer: False
◉ Medication is the only treatment for an unstable tachycardic
individual. Answer: False
,◉ For an individiual in respiratory arrest with a pulse, how often
should they be ventilated?
A) Give two breaths every 8 to 9 seconds, or 13 to 15 breaths per
minute.
B) Give one breath every 5 to 6 seconds, or 10 to 12 breaths per
minute.
C) Give one breath every 3 to 4 seconds, or 15 to 20 breaths per
minute.
D) Give one breath every 8 to 9 seconds, or 6 to 8 breaths per
minute. Answer: B) Give one breath every 5 to 6 seconds, or 10 to 12
breaths per minute.
◉ Which item is NOT a basic airway skill?
A) Placement of endotracheal tube (ET tube)
B) Bag-mask ventilation
C) Jaw-thrust maneuver without head extension
D) Head-tilt-chin-lift maneuver Answer: A) Placement of
endotracheal tube (ET tube)
◉ Which of the following basic airway adjuncts can be used in a
conscious or semiconscious indivudual (with an intact cough and
gag reflex)?
A)Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
B) Endotracheal tube (ET tube)
, C) Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)
D) Esophageal-tracheal tube (combitube) Answer: C)
Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)
◉ Blood or secretions in the mouth or upper respiratory tract may
threaten the airway. How can they be removed?
A) Bag-mask ventllation
B) Laryngeal tube
C) None of the above
D) Suctioning Answer: D) Suctioning
◉ What item is NOT an example of Advanced Airways?
A) Esophageal-tracheal tube (combitube)
B) Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
C) Endotracheal tube (ET tube) D) Laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
Answer: B) Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
◉ The compression-to-ventilation ratio during CPR prior to
placement of an advanced airway is:
A) 15:02
B) 20:01
C) 30:01:00
D) 30:02:00 Answer: D) 30:02:00
PAPER PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS FULL REVIEW A+
◉ 100% oxygen is acceptable for early intervention but not for
extended periods of time. Answer: True
◉ In a suspected acute stroke individual, you must always
immediately obtain IV access. Answer: False
◉ There is never a pulse associated with VF; therefore, you should
follow the PEA algorithm with individuals in VF. Answer: False
◉ If the AED advises no shock, you should still defibrillate because
defibrillation often restarts the heart with no pulse. Answer: False
◉ If transcutaneous pacing fails, there are no other options to
consider. Answer: False
◉ Medication is the only treatment for an unstable tachycardic
individual. Answer: False
,◉ For an individiual in respiratory arrest with a pulse, how often
should they be ventilated?
A) Give two breaths every 8 to 9 seconds, or 13 to 15 breaths per
minute.
B) Give one breath every 5 to 6 seconds, or 10 to 12 breaths per
minute.
C) Give one breath every 3 to 4 seconds, or 15 to 20 breaths per
minute.
D) Give one breath every 8 to 9 seconds, or 6 to 8 breaths per
minute. Answer: B) Give one breath every 5 to 6 seconds, or 10 to 12
breaths per minute.
◉ Which item is NOT a basic airway skill?
A) Placement of endotracheal tube (ET tube)
B) Bag-mask ventilation
C) Jaw-thrust maneuver without head extension
D) Head-tilt-chin-lift maneuver Answer: A) Placement of
endotracheal tube (ET tube)
◉ Which of the following basic airway adjuncts can be used in a
conscious or semiconscious indivudual (with an intact cough and
gag reflex)?
A)Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
B) Endotracheal tube (ET tube)
, C) Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)
D) Esophageal-tracheal tube (combitube) Answer: C)
Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)
◉ Blood or secretions in the mouth or upper respiratory tract may
threaten the airway. How can they be removed?
A) Bag-mask ventllation
B) Laryngeal tube
C) None of the above
D) Suctioning Answer: D) Suctioning
◉ What item is NOT an example of Advanced Airways?
A) Esophageal-tracheal tube (combitube)
B) Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
C) Endotracheal tube (ET tube) D) Laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
Answer: B) Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
◉ The compression-to-ventilation ratio during CPR prior to
placement of an advanced airway is:
A) 15:02
B) 20:01
C) 30:01:00
D) 30:02:00 Answer: D) 30:02:00
