ACLS FINAL TEST QUESTIONS
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, 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?: C)Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPRquality, which should
you do?: 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 thefield?: D) Coronary reperfusion-capable
medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in anunresponsive
patient?: C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?: B)Second-degree
atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do yousqueeze the bag?: 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?: C) Continu-ous 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.Whichtreatment is the best for this patient?: B) Start
fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm?: D) Third-degree atrioventricular block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should beselected and maintained
constantly to achieve targeted temperature manage-ment after cardiac arrest?: C) 32 to 36
Degrees Celsius
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, 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?: C)Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPRquality, which should
you do?: 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 thefield?: D) Coronary reperfusion-capable
medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in anunresponsive
patient?: C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?: B)Second-degree
atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do yousqueeze the bag?: 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?: C) Continu-ous 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.Whichtreatment is the best for this patient?: B) Start
fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm?: D) Third-degree atrioventricular block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should beselected and maintained
constantly to achieve targeted temperature manage-ment after cardiac arrest?: C) 32 to 36
Degrees Celsius
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