ACLS: FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?: C)
Second-degree type II
2. 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. 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. 4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive patient?: C) Agonal gasps
5. 5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?: B)
Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. 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. 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. 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.
9. 9. Which best describes this rhythm?: D) Third-degree atrioventricular
block.
10. 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. 11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for
a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?: D) 300 mg
12. 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. 13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?: D)
Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
14. 14. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke.
According to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action
performed by the EMS team will expedite this patient's care on arrival
and reduce the time to treatment?: A) Alert the hospital.
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1. 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?: C)
Second-degree type II
2. 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. 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. 4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive patient?: C) Agonal gasps
5. 5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?: B)
Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. 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. 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. 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.
9. 9. Which best describes this rhythm?: D) Third-degree atrioventricular
block.
10. 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. 11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for
a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?: D) 300 mg
12. 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. 13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?: D)
Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
14. 14. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke.
According to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action
performed by the EMS team will expedite this patient's care on arrival
and reduce the time to treatment?: A) Alert the hospital.
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