,ACLS EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026 UPDATE
1. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR
quality, which should you do?
A. Monitor the patient's PETCO 2
B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
C. Check the patient's pulse
D. Obtain a chest x-ray: A. Monitor the patient's PETCO 2
2. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with
sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the
field?
A. Comprehensive stroke care unit
B. Acute rehabilitation care unit
C. Acute long-term care unit
D. Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center: D. Coronary reperfusion-capa-
ble medical center
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, 3. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive patient?
A. Slow, weak pulse rate
B. Cyanosis
C. Agonal gasps
D. Irregular, weak pulse rate: C. Agonal gasps
4. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you
squeeze the bag?
A. Once every 3 to 4 seconds
B. Once every 5 to 6 seconds
C. Once every 10 seconds D. Once every 12 seconds: B. Once every 5 to 6
seconds
5. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to
confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube?
A. Arterial blood gases
B. Chest radiography
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1. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR
quality, which should you do?
A. Monitor the patient's PETCO 2
B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
C. Check the patient's pulse
D. Obtain a chest x-ray: A. Monitor the patient's PETCO 2
2. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with
sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the
field?
A. Comprehensive stroke care unit
B. Acute rehabilitation care unit
C. Acute long-term care unit
D. Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center: D. Coronary reperfusion-capa-
ble medical center
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, 3. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive patient?
A. Slow, weak pulse rate
B. Cyanosis
C. Agonal gasps
D. Irregular, weak pulse rate: C. Agonal gasps
4. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you
squeeze the bag?
A. Once every 3 to 4 seconds
B. Once every 5 to 6 seconds
C. Once every 10 seconds D. Once every 12 seconds: B. Once every 5 to 6
seconds
5. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to
confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube?
A. Arterial blood gases
B. Chest radiography
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