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ACLS POST TEST 50 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024
1. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who
achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the fleld?
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-capable medical center
2. 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
3. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
a. First-degree
b. Second-degree type I
c. Second-degree type II
d. Third-degree
c. Second-degree type II
4. 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
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
a. Third-degree atrioventricular block
b. Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
c. First-degree atrioventricular block
d. Second-degree atrioventricular block type II
b. Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
To property ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?
A. Once every 3 to 4 seconds
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B. Once every 5 to 6 seconds
C. Once every 10 seconds
D. Once every 12 seconds
B. Once every 5 to 6 seconds
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
c. Continuous waveform capnography
d. Hemoglobin levels
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 approach is best for this patient?
a. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
b. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
c. Order an echocardiogram before fibrinolytic administration
d. Wait for the results of the MRI
b. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
Which best describes this rhythm?
a. First-degree atrioventricular block
b. Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
c. Second-degree atrioventricular block type II
d. Third-degree atrioventricular block
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?
a. 26°C to 28°C
b. 29°C to 31°C
c. 32°C to 36°C
c. 32°C to 36°C
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory
ventricular fibrillation?
a. 100 mg
b. 150 mg
c. 250 mg
d. 300 mg
d. 300 mg
ACLS POST TEST 50 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024
1. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who
achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the fleld?
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-capable medical center
2. 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
3. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
a. First-degree
b. Second-degree type I
c. Second-degree type II
d. Third-degree
c. Second-degree type II
4. 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
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
a. Third-degree atrioventricular block
b. Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
c. First-degree atrioventricular block
d. Second-degree atrioventricular block type II
b. Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
To property ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?
A. Once every 3 to 4 seconds
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B. Once every 5 to 6 seconds
C. Once every 10 seconds
D. Once every 12 seconds
B. Once every 5 to 6 seconds
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
c. Continuous waveform capnography
d. Hemoglobin levels
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 approach is best for this patient?
a. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
b. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
c. Order an echocardiogram before fibrinolytic administration
d. Wait for the results of the MRI
b. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
Which best describes this rhythm?
a. First-degree atrioventricular block
b. Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
c. Second-degree atrioventricular block type II
d. Third-degree atrioventricular block
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?
a. 26°C to 28°C
b. 29°C to 31°C
c. 32°C to 36°C
c. 32°C to 36°C
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory
ventricular fibrillation?
a. 100 mg
b. 150 mg
c. 250 mg
d. 300 mg
d. 300 mg
