ACLS RECERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ 3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient
with sudden cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in
the field? Answer: D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
◉ 4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest
in an unresponsive patient? Answer: C) Agonal gasps
◉ 6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often
do you squeeze the bag? 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? 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?
Answer: B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
, ◉ 10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should
be selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature
management after cardiac arrest? Answer: C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
◉ 11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone
for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation? Answer: D) 300 mg
◉ 12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid
response team? Answer: B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying
and treating early clinical deterioration.
◉ 13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
Answer: D) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
◉ 14. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke.
According to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical
action performed by the EMS team will expedite this patient's care on
arrival and reduce the time to treatment? Answer: A) Alert the hospital.
◉ 15. A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive
heart failure. The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood
pressure of 68/50 mmHg, and a heart rate of 190/min. The patient's lead
II ECG is displayed here. Which best characterizes this patient's rhythm?
Answer: D) Unstable supraventricular tachycardia
◉ 16. Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man lying on the
kitchen floor. You determine that he is unresponsive. Which is the next
ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ 3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient
with sudden cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in
the field? Answer: D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
◉ 4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest
in an unresponsive patient? Answer: C) Agonal gasps
◉ 6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often
do you squeeze the bag? 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? 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?
Answer: B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
, ◉ 10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should
be selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature
management after cardiac arrest? Answer: C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
◉ 11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone
for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation? Answer: D) 300 mg
◉ 12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid
response team? Answer: B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying
and treating early clinical deterioration.
◉ 13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
Answer: D) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
◉ 14. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke.
According to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical
action performed by the EMS team will expedite this patient's care on
arrival and reduce the time to treatment? Answer: A) Alert the hospital.
◉ 15. A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive
heart failure. The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood
pressure of 68/50 mmHg, and a heart rate of 190/min. The patient's lead
II ECG is displayed here. Which best characterizes this patient's rhythm?
Answer: D) Unstable supraventricular tachycardia
◉ 16. Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man lying on the
kitchen floor. You determine that he is unresponsive. Which is the next
