ACLS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this
rhythm? Second degree type II
2. 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated.
To assess CPR quality, which should you do? Monitor the patient's
PETCOS 12-lead
3. 3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for
a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of
spontaneous circulation in the field? Coronary reperfusion-capable
medical center
4. 4 Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of
cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? Agonal gasps
5. 5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this
rhythm? Second-de- gore atrioventricular block type I
6. 6 To property ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm,
how often do you squeeze the bag? Once Avery 5 to 6 seconds
7. 7 In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most
reliable method to confirm and monitor correct placement of
an endotracheal tube? Continuous waveform capnography
8. 8. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke
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, 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 approach is best for this patient? Start fibrinolytic therapy as
soon as possible
9. 9 Which best describes this rhythm? Third-degree atrioventricular block
10. 10. What is the recommended range from which a
temperature should be selected and maintained constantly to
achieve targeted temperature man- agreement after cardiac
arrest? 32 C to 36 C
11. 11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of
amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular
fibrillation? 300 mg
12. 12 Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency
team or rapid response team? Improving patient outcomes by identifying
and treating early clinical deterioration
13. 13. Which is the recommended next step after a
defibrillation attempt? Re- some CPR, starting with chest compressions
14. 14, EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected
stroke. According to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm,
which critical action performed by
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1. 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this
rhythm? Second degree type II
2. 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated.
To assess CPR quality, which should you do? Monitor the patient's
PETCOS 12-lead
3. 3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for
a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of
spontaneous circulation in the field? Coronary reperfusion-capable
medical center
4. 4 Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of
cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? Agonal gasps
5. 5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this
rhythm? Second-de- gore atrioventricular block type I
6. 6 To property ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm,
how often do you squeeze the bag? Once Avery 5 to 6 seconds
7. 7 In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most
reliable method to confirm and monitor correct placement of
an endotracheal tube? Continuous waveform capnography
8. 8. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke
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, 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 approach is best for this patient? Start fibrinolytic therapy as
soon as possible
9. 9 Which best describes this rhythm? Third-degree atrioventricular block
10. 10. What is the recommended range from which a
temperature should be selected and maintained constantly to
achieve targeted temperature man- agreement after cardiac
arrest? 32 C to 36 C
11. 11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of
amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular
fibrillation? 300 mg
12. 12 Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency
team or rapid response team? Improving patient outcomes by identifying
and treating early clinical deterioration
13. 13. Which is the recommended next step after a
defibrillation attempt? Re- some CPR, starting with chest compressions
14. 14, EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected
stroke. According to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm,
which critical action performed by
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