ACLS CARDIAC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTUAL EXAM
2025| 140 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. According to the 2020 AHA Guidelines, the target for the chest
compression fraction for the patient in cardiac arrest with an
unprotected airway is:
15:2
30:2
At least 40%
At least 80%
2. Paitent in cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibbrilation has been refractory
to an intiial shock. If no pathway for medication administration is in
place, which method is preferred?
Central line
Endotrach tube
IV or IO
External jugular vein
3. The patient is considered to have tachycardia if they register more than
___ beats per minute.
60
80
, 90
100
4. You are caring for a 66-year-old male with a history of a large
intracerebral hemorrhage 2 months ago. He is being evaluated for
another acute stroke. The CT scan is negative for another hemorrhage.
The patient is receiving O2 via nasal cannula at 2 liters per minute. An
intravenous line is
, established. Blood pressure is 180/100 mmHg. Which drug do you
anticipate giving this patient?
Aspirin
Glucose
Nicardipine
rtPA
5. Which of the following statements best describes why you should
minimize interruptions when giving chest compressions to any victim
of cardiac arrest? (AHA BLS)
You do not need to worry about interrupting chest
compressions Minimizing interruptions means you will not be
as tired giving CPR
Minimizing interruptions in chest compressions will increase
the victim's chances of survival
Only advanced care professionals need to worry about
minimizing interruptions
6. Explain why a PETCO2 level of 10 mm Hg or higher is considered a
sign of effective CPR.
It indicates adequate ventilation and circulation.
It shows that the patient is breathing on their
own. It reflects the effectiveness of
, defibrillation.
It confirms the presence of a pulse.
7. At what heart rate does tachycardia usually become
symptomatic? 100 bpm
60 bpm
150 bpm
2025| 140 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. According to the 2020 AHA Guidelines, the target for the chest
compression fraction for the patient in cardiac arrest with an
unprotected airway is:
15:2
30:2
At least 40%
At least 80%
2. Paitent in cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibbrilation has been refractory
to an intiial shock. If no pathway for medication administration is in
place, which method is preferred?
Central line
Endotrach tube
IV or IO
External jugular vein
3. The patient is considered to have tachycardia if they register more than
___ beats per minute.
60
80
, 90
100
4. You are caring for a 66-year-old male with a history of a large
intracerebral hemorrhage 2 months ago. He is being evaluated for
another acute stroke. The CT scan is negative for another hemorrhage.
The patient is receiving O2 via nasal cannula at 2 liters per minute. An
intravenous line is
, established. Blood pressure is 180/100 mmHg. Which drug do you
anticipate giving this patient?
Aspirin
Glucose
Nicardipine
rtPA
5. Which of the following statements best describes why you should
minimize interruptions when giving chest compressions to any victim
of cardiac arrest? (AHA BLS)
You do not need to worry about interrupting chest
compressions Minimizing interruptions means you will not be
as tired giving CPR
Minimizing interruptions in chest compressions will increase
the victim's chances of survival
Only advanced care professionals need to worry about
minimizing interruptions
6. Explain why a PETCO2 level of 10 mm Hg or higher is considered a
sign of effective CPR.
It indicates adequate ventilation and circulation.
It shows that the patient is breathing on their
own. It reflects the effectiveness of
, defibrillation.
It confirms the presence of a pulse.
7. At what heart rate does tachycardia usually become
symptomatic? 100 bpm
60 bpm
150 bpm
