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Advanced Cardiovascular Life
Support Exam Version A (50
questions)
You find an unresponsive patient who is not
breathing. After activating the emergency
response system, you determine that there is no
pulse. What is your next action?
A. Open the airway with a head tilt–chin lift.
B. Administer epinephrine at a dose of 1 mg/kg.
C. Deliver 2 rescue breaths each over 1 second.
D. Start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min.
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest
pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, the heart
rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is
14 breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is
97%. What assessment step is most important now?
A. PETCO2
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B. Chest x-ray
C. Laboratory testing
D. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
What is the preferred method of access
for epinephrine administration during cardiac
arrest in most patients?
A. Intraosseous
B. Endotracheal
C. Central intravenous
D. Peripheral intravenous
Which is a safe and effective practice within the
defibrillation sequence?
A. Stop chest compressions as you charge the defibrillator.
B. Be sure oxygen is not blowing over the patient’s chest
during the shock.
C. Assess for the presence of a pulse immediately after the
shock.
D. Commandingly announce “clear” after you deliver the
defibrillation shock.
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During your assessment, your patient suddenly
loses consciousness. After calling for help and
determining that the patient is not breathing, you
are unsure whether the patient has a pulse. What
is your next action?
A. Leave and get an AED.
B. Begin chest compressions.
C. Deliver 2 quick ventilations.
D. Check the patient’s mouth for the presence of a foreign
body.
What is an advantage of using hands-free defibrillation
pads instead of defibrillation paddles?
A. Hands-free pads deliver more energy than paddles.
B. Hands-free pads increase electrical arc.
C. Hands-free pads allow for a more rapid defibrillation.
D. Hands-free pads have universal adaptors that can work
with any machine.
What action is recommended to help
minimize interruptions in chest compressions
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during CPR?
A. Continue CPR while charging the defibrillator.
B. Perform pulse checks immediately after defibrillation.
C. Administer IV medications only when delivering breaths.
D. Continue to use an AED even after the arrival of a manual
defibrillator.
Which action is included in the BLS Survey?
A. Early defibrillation
B. Advanced airway management
C. Rapid medication administration
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life
Support Exam Version A (50
questions)
You find an unresponsive patient who is not
breathing. After activating the emergency
response system, you determine that there is no
pulse. What is your next action?
A. Open the airway with a head tilt–chin lift.
B. Administer epinephrine at a dose of 1 mg/kg.
C. Deliver 2 rescue breaths each over 1 second.
D. Start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min.
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest
pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, the heart
rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is
14 breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is
97%. What assessment step is most important now?
A. PETCO2
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B. Chest x-ray
C. Laboratory testing
D. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
What is the preferred method of access
for epinephrine administration during cardiac
arrest in most patients?
A. Intraosseous
B. Endotracheal
C. Central intravenous
D. Peripheral intravenous
Which is a safe and effective practice within the
defibrillation sequence?
A. Stop chest compressions as you charge the defibrillator.
B. Be sure oxygen is not blowing over the patient’s chest
during the shock.
C. Assess for the presence of a pulse immediately after the
shock.
D. Commandingly announce “clear” after you deliver the
defibrillation shock.
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During your assessment, your patient suddenly
loses consciousness. After calling for help and
determining that the patient is not breathing, you
are unsure whether the patient has a pulse. What
is your next action?
A. Leave and get an AED.
B. Begin chest compressions.
C. Deliver 2 quick ventilations.
D. Check the patient’s mouth for the presence of a foreign
body.
What is an advantage of using hands-free defibrillation
pads instead of defibrillation paddles?
A. Hands-free pads deliver more energy than paddles.
B. Hands-free pads increase electrical arc.
C. Hands-free pads allow for a more rapid defibrillation.
D. Hands-free pads have universal adaptors that can work
with any machine.
What action is recommended to help
minimize interruptions in chest compressions
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during CPR?
A. Continue CPR while charging the defibrillator.
B. Perform pulse checks immediately after defibrillation.
C. Administer IV medications only when delivering breaths.
D. Continue to use an AED even after the arrival of a manual
defibrillator.
Which action is included in the BLS Survey?
A. Early defibrillation
B. Advanced airway management
C. Rapid medication administration
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