ACLS RECERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ The BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following?.
Answer: Responsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation,
Defibrillation
◍ Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes
the capture and review of data related to resuscitation education, processes,
and outcomes?.
Answer: Measurement
◍ Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT:.
Answer: Placement of laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
◍ Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of
care?.
Answer: Structure
◍ Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest
compressions.
Answer: 10 seconds
◍ What is an effect of excessive ventilation?.
Answer: Decreased cardiac output
◍ Which type of suction catheter provides the most effective suctioning of the
oropharynx and thick particulate matter?.
Answer: Rigid catheter (Yankauer)
, ◍ Early defibrillation is critical for individuals with sudden cardiac arrest for
the following reasons EXCEPT:.
Answer: Individuals in asystole respond well to late defibrillation.
◍ What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?.
Answer: Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
◍ How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?.
Answer: Allows maximum blood return to the heart
◍ In an individual with ventricular fibrillation (VF), what should occur
immediately following a shock?.
Answer: Resume CPR
◍ What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment?.
Answer: Reduces the changes of missing important signs and symptoms
◍ An individual should be cleared prior to a shock only when convenient..
Answer: FALSE
◍ It is recommended to interrupt CPR when obtaining IV access for an
individual in asystole..
Answer: FALSE
◍ What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment?.
Answer: Initial impression
◍ Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient?.
Answer: Formulate a differential diagnosis
◍ Nausea in conjunction with chest pain may be indicative of myocardial
ischemia..
Answer: TRUE
◍ Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible cause
of cardiac arrest and other emergency cardiopulmonary conditions?.
Answer: Hypothermia
◍ What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ The BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following?.
Answer: Responsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation,
Defibrillation
◍ Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes
the capture and review of data related to resuscitation education, processes,
and outcomes?.
Answer: Measurement
◍ Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT:.
Answer: Placement of laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
◍ Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of
care?.
Answer: Structure
◍ Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest
compressions.
Answer: 10 seconds
◍ What is an effect of excessive ventilation?.
Answer: Decreased cardiac output
◍ Which type of suction catheter provides the most effective suctioning of the
oropharynx and thick particulate matter?.
Answer: Rigid catheter (Yankauer)
, ◍ Early defibrillation is critical for individuals with sudden cardiac arrest for
the following reasons EXCEPT:.
Answer: Individuals in asystole respond well to late defibrillation.
◍ What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?.
Answer: Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
◍ How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?.
Answer: Allows maximum blood return to the heart
◍ In an individual with ventricular fibrillation (VF), what should occur
immediately following a shock?.
Answer: Resume CPR
◍ What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment?.
Answer: Reduces the changes of missing important signs and symptoms
◍ An individual should be cleared prior to a shock only when convenient..
Answer: FALSE
◍ It is recommended to interrupt CPR when obtaining IV access for an
individual in asystole..
Answer: FALSE
◍ What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment?.
Answer: Initial impression
◍ Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient?.
Answer: Formulate a differential diagnosis
◍ Nausea in conjunction with chest pain may be indicative of myocardial
ischemia..
Answer: TRUE
◍ Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible cause
of cardiac arrest and other emergency cardiopulmonary conditions?.
Answer: Hypothermia
◍ What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation
