ACLS: FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2023-2024
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - C) Second-degree type II
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. 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. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? -
C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - B) Second-degree
atrioventricular block type I
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. 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. 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. Which best describes this rhythm? - D) Third-degree atrioventricular block.
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. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? - D) 300 mg
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.
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2023-2024
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - C) Second-degree type II
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. 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. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? -
C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - B) Second-degree
atrioventricular block type I
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. 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. 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. Which best describes this rhythm? - D) Third-degree atrioventricular block.
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. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? - D) 300 mg
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.
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