ACLS TEST EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is the maximum amount of time you should simultaneously
perform pulse and breathing checks?
10 seconds
5 seconds
20 seconds
15 seconds. Answer: 10 seconds
◉ While performing the BLS Assessment, you initiate high- quality
CPR and assist ventilation with a bag mask device. The AED does not
recommend a shock.
Which action in the Primary assessment should you perform first?
Determine if the patients airway is patent
Asses the patients oxygen status
Perform fluid resuscitation
Attach a quantitative waveform capnography device. Answer:
Determine is the patients airway is patent
,◉ The initial assessment reveals a conscious patient. The patients
airway is patent and an advanced airway is not indicated.
Which action in the primary assessment should you perform next?
Remove clothing to perform a physical examination
Check for neuro function
Administer oxygen as needed
Check for the presence of a pulse. Answer: Administer oxygen as
needed
◉ Which action is part of secondary assessment of a conscious
patient?
Give IV/IO fluids if needed
Formulate a differential diagnosis
Determine the patients level of consciousness
Attach a monitor defibrillator. Answer: Formulate a differential
diagnosis
◉ Which of the following are the "H's" causes of reversible cardiac
arrest? Select all that apply:
, Hyperkalemia/hypokalemia
Hypertensive crisis
Acidosis
HELLP syndrome
Hyperventilation
Hypoxia
Hypothermia
Heydes syndrome
Hypocalcemia
Hypovolemia. Answer: Hypothermia
Hypoxia
Hyperkalemia/hypokalemia
Hypovolemia
Acidosis
Hypocalcemia
Hyperventilation
Hypertensive crisis
◉ Which of the following are the "T" causes of reversible cardiac
arrest?
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is the maximum amount of time you should simultaneously
perform pulse and breathing checks?
10 seconds
5 seconds
20 seconds
15 seconds. Answer: 10 seconds
◉ While performing the BLS Assessment, you initiate high- quality
CPR and assist ventilation with a bag mask device. The AED does not
recommend a shock.
Which action in the Primary assessment should you perform first?
Determine if the patients airway is patent
Asses the patients oxygen status
Perform fluid resuscitation
Attach a quantitative waveform capnography device. Answer:
Determine is the patients airway is patent
,◉ The initial assessment reveals a conscious patient. The patients
airway is patent and an advanced airway is not indicated.
Which action in the primary assessment should you perform next?
Remove clothing to perform a physical examination
Check for neuro function
Administer oxygen as needed
Check for the presence of a pulse. Answer: Administer oxygen as
needed
◉ Which action is part of secondary assessment of a conscious
patient?
Give IV/IO fluids if needed
Formulate a differential diagnosis
Determine the patients level of consciousness
Attach a monitor defibrillator. Answer: Formulate a differential
diagnosis
◉ Which of the following are the "H's" causes of reversible cardiac
arrest? Select all that apply:
, Hyperkalemia/hypokalemia
Hypertensive crisis
Acidosis
HELLP syndrome
Hyperventilation
Hypoxia
Hypothermia
Heydes syndrome
Hypocalcemia
Hypovolemia. Answer: Hypothermia
Hypoxia
Hyperkalemia/hypokalemia
Hypovolemia
Acidosis
Hypocalcemia
Hyperventilation
Hypertensive crisis
◉ Which of the following are the "T" causes of reversible cardiac
arrest?
