, ACLS: FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 RATED A+
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWER -C)
Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should
you do? - CORRECT ANSWER -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? - CORRECT ANSWER -D) Coronary
reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER -C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWER -B)
Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? -
CORRECT ANSWER -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? - CORRECT ANSWER -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? - CORRECT
ANSWER -B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
2026 RATED A+
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWER -C)
Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should
you do? - CORRECT ANSWER -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? - CORRECT ANSWER -D) Coronary
reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER -C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWER -B)
Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? -
CORRECT ANSWER -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? - CORRECT ANSWER -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? - CORRECT
ANSWER -B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
