ACLS FINAL EXAM | REAL EXAM CURRENTLY
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PASS 2026
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
A) First-degree AV block
B) Second-degree AV block type I
C) Second-degree AV block type II
D) Third-degree AV block
Answer: C) Second-degree AV block 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
B) Check the ECG
C) Observe chest rise
D) Count breaths
Answer: A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest
who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field?
A) Local hospital
B) Trauma center
, C) Observation center
D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
Answer: D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient?
A) No pulse
B) Rapid breathing
C) Agonal gasps
D) Diaphoresis
Answer: C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
A) First-degree AV block
B) Second-degree AV block type I
C) Second-degree AV block type II
D) Third-degree AV block
Answer: B) Second-degree AV block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?
A) Once every 2 to 3 seconds
B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds
C) Once every 10 seconds
, D) Continuously
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?
A) Auscultation
B) CH, x-ray
C) Continuous waveform capnography
D) Visual confirmation
Answer: C) Continuous waveform capnography
8. You are caring for a patient with 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?
A) Monitor and wait
B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
C) Administer aspirin
D) Start antihypertensive medications
Answer: B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm?
A) Atrial fibrillation
B) Atrial flutter
, C) Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
D) Third-degree atrioventricular block
Answer: 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?
A) 34 to 36 Degrees Celsius
B) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
C) 30 to 32 Degrees Celsius
D) 35 to 37 Degrees Celsius
Answer: B) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory
ventricular fibrillation?
A) 150 mg
B) 200 mg
C) 250 mg
D) 300 mg
Answer: D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary function of a medical emergency team or rapid response team?
A) Performing surgery
B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
TESTING ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS 2026
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
A) First-degree AV block
B) Second-degree AV block type I
C) Second-degree AV block type II
D) Third-degree AV block
Answer: C) Second-degree AV block 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
B) Check the ECG
C) Observe chest rise
D) Count breaths
Answer: A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest
who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field?
A) Local hospital
B) Trauma center
, C) Observation center
D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
Answer: D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient?
A) No pulse
B) Rapid breathing
C) Agonal gasps
D) Diaphoresis
Answer: C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
A) First-degree AV block
B) Second-degree AV block type I
C) Second-degree AV block type II
D) Third-degree AV block
Answer: B) Second-degree AV block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?
A) Once every 2 to 3 seconds
B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds
C) Once every 10 seconds
, D) Continuously
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?
A) Auscultation
B) CH, x-ray
C) Continuous waveform capnography
D) Visual confirmation
Answer: C) Continuous waveform capnography
8. You are caring for a patient with 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?
A) Monitor and wait
B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
C) Administer aspirin
D) Start antihypertensive medications
Answer: B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm?
A) Atrial fibrillation
B) Atrial flutter
, C) Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
D) Third-degree atrioventricular block
Answer: 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?
A) 34 to 36 Degrees Celsius
B) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
C) 30 to 32 Degrees Celsius
D) 35 to 37 Degrees Celsius
Answer: B) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory
ventricular fibrillation?
A) 150 mg
B) 200 mg
C) 250 mg
D) 300 mg
Answer: D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary function of a medical emergency team or rapid response team?
A) Performing surgery
B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
