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ACLS Final Test Questions & Answers
2026 | Advanced Cardiovascular Life
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1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? --
Verified--Solution----C) Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess
CPR quality, which should you do? -- Verified--Solution----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? -- Verified--Solution----D) Coronary
reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest
in an unresponsive patient? -- Verified--Solution----C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? --
Verified--Solution----B) Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
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6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often
do you squeeze the bag? -- Verified--Solution----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? -- Verified--Solution----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? --
Verified--Solution----B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? -- Verified--Solution----D)
Thirddegree 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? -- Verified--Solution----C) 32 to 36
Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone
for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation? -- Verified--
Solution----
D) 300 mg
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ACLS
ACLS Final Test Questions & Answers
2026 | Advanced Cardiovascular Life
Support Certification Exam Prep Study
Guide
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? --
Verified--Solution----C) Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess
CPR quality, which should you do? -- Verified--Solution----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? -- Verified--Solution----D) Coronary
reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest
in an unresponsive patient? -- Verified--Solution----C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? --
Verified--Solution----B) Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
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x
x
, 2|Page
ACLS
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often
do you squeeze the bag? -- Verified--Solution----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? -- Verified--Solution----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? --
Verified--Solution----B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? -- Verified--Solution----D)
Thirddegree 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? -- Verified--Solution----C) 32 to 36
Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone
for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation? -- Verified--
Solution----
D) 300 mg
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