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