ACLS Certification Exam Quiz 2020
Questions with Correct Answers
The BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? -
ANSWERSResponsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation, Defibrillation
Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERSPlacement of
laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
Which type of suction catheter provides the most effective suctioning of the oropharynx
and thick particulate matter? - ANSWERSRigid catheter (Yankauer)
Early defibrillation is critical for individuals with sudden cardiac arrest for the following
reasons EXCEPT: - ANSWERSIndividuals in asystole respond well to late defibrillation.
In an individual with ventricular fibrillation (VF), what should occur immediately following
a shock? - ANSWERSResume CPR
An individual should be cleared prior to a shock only when convenient. -
ANSWERSFALSE
It is recommended to interrupt CPR when obtaining IV access for an individual in
asystole. - ANSWERSFALSE
Nausea in conjunction with chest pain may be indicative of myocardial ischemia. -
ANSWERSTRUE
Low blood pressure may be an indication of hemodynamic instability. -
ANSWERSTRUE
In a suspected acute stroke individual, you must always immediately obtain IV access. -
ANSWERS
If the AED advises no shock, you should still defibrillate because defibrillation often
restarts the heart with no pulse. - ANSWERSFALSE
One type of acute coronary syndrome is STEMI. - ANSWERSTRUE
The ACLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? - ANSWERSAirway,
Breathing, Circulation, Differential Diagnosis
Which of the following is NOT an element of effective resuscitation team dynamics? -
ANSWERSShouting or yelling at team members
Questions with Correct Answers
The BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? -
ANSWERSResponsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation, Defibrillation
Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERSPlacement of
laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
Which type of suction catheter provides the most effective suctioning of the oropharynx
and thick particulate matter? - ANSWERSRigid catheter (Yankauer)
Early defibrillation is critical for individuals with sudden cardiac arrest for the following
reasons EXCEPT: - ANSWERSIndividuals in asystole respond well to late defibrillation.
In an individual with ventricular fibrillation (VF), what should occur immediately following
a shock? - ANSWERSResume CPR
An individual should be cleared prior to a shock only when convenient. -
ANSWERSFALSE
It is recommended to interrupt CPR when obtaining IV access for an individual in
asystole. - ANSWERSFALSE
Nausea in conjunction with chest pain may be indicative of myocardial ischemia. -
ANSWERSTRUE
Low blood pressure may be an indication of hemodynamic instability. -
ANSWERSTRUE
In a suspected acute stroke individual, you must always immediately obtain IV access. -
ANSWERS
If the AED advises no shock, you should still defibrillate because defibrillation often
restarts the heart with no pulse. - ANSWERSFALSE
One type of acute coronary syndrome is STEMI. - ANSWERSTRUE
The ACLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? - ANSWERSAirway,
Breathing, Circulation, Differential Diagnosis
Which of the following is NOT an element of effective resuscitation team dynamics? -
ANSWERSShouting or yelling at team members
