ACLS- FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022

2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? - 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? - D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center 4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? - C) Agonal gasps 6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? - 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? - 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? - B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible. 10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest? - C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius 11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation? - D) 300 mg 12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? - B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration. 13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - D) Resume CPR, starting with chest compression