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
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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
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