ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
(ACLS) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
(GRADED A+)
Q: What is the standard ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for an adult
victim? ✔️✔️ A: 30:2. The provider should always prioritize starting chest
compressions before delivering ventilations.
Q: What are the "5 H's"—the reversible metabolic and environmental causes of
cardiac arrest? ✔️✔️ A:
Hypovolemia: Low blood or fluid volume.
Hypoxia: Insufficient oxygen reaching the tissues.
Hydrogen Ion (Acidosis): An imbalance in the body's pH levels.
Hypo/Hyperkalemia: Potassium levels that are either too low or too high.
Hypothermia: A dangerous drop in core body temperature.
Q: What are the "5 T's"—the reversible structural or toxicological causes of
cardiac arrest? ✔️✔️ A:
Toxins: Overdose or exposure to poisonous substances (e.g., opioids).
Tamponade (Cardiac): Fluid buildup in the sac around the heart.
Tension Pneumothorax: Air trapped in the pleural space causing lung
collapse and heart strain.
Thrombosis (Pulmonary): A massive blood clot in the lung (PE).
Thrombosis (Coronary): A blood clot in the heart's arteries (Heart Attack).
How often do you dose epinephrine for a cardiac arrest?
, -every 3-5 minutes
What is the dose given for epinephrine for cardiac arrest?
1 mg
True or False:
Epinephrine can be ran as a continuous infusion
True
What type of cardiac arrest would warrant the use of amiodarone?
-V-fib
-Pulseless V-tach
(ACLS) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
(GRADED A+)
Q: What is the standard ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for an adult
victim? ✔️✔️ A: 30:2. The provider should always prioritize starting chest
compressions before delivering ventilations.
Q: What are the "5 H's"—the reversible metabolic and environmental causes of
cardiac arrest? ✔️✔️ A:
Hypovolemia: Low blood or fluid volume.
Hypoxia: Insufficient oxygen reaching the tissues.
Hydrogen Ion (Acidosis): An imbalance in the body's pH levels.
Hypo/Hyperkalemia: Potassium levels that are either too low or too high.
Hypothermia: A dangerous drop in core body temperature.
Q: What are the "5 T's"—the reversible structural or toxicological causes of
cardiac arrest? ✔️✔️ A:
Toxins: Overdose or exposure to poisonous substances (e.g., opioids).
Tamponade (Cardiac): Fluid buildup in the sac around the heart.
Tension Pneumothorax: Air trapped in the pleural space causing lung
collapse and heart strain.
Thrombosis (Pulmonary): A massive blood clot in the lung (PE).
Thrombosis (Coronary): A blood clot in the heart's arteries (Heart Attack).
How often do you dose epinephrine for a cardiac arrest?
, -every 3-5 minutes
What is the dose given for epinephrine for cardiac arrest?
1 mg
True or False:
Epinephrine can be ran as a continuous infusion
True
What type of cardiac arrest would warrant the use of amiodarone?
-V-fib
-Pulseless V-tach
