ACLS FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm
Answer C) Second degree type II
2. 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated.
To assess CPR quality, which should you do
Answer A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. 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. 4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac
arrest in an unresponsive patient
Answer C) Agonal gasps
5. 5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm
Answer B) Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. 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.
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, 7. 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. 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.
9. 9. Which best describes this rhythm
Answer D) Third-degree atrioventricular block.
10. 10. What is the recommended range from which a
temperature should be selected and maintained constantly to
achieve targeted temperature manage- ment after cardiac arrest
Answer C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. 11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of
amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation
Answer D) 300 mg
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1. 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm
Answer C) Second degree type II
2. 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated.
To assess CPR quality, which should you do
Answer A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. 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. 4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac
arrest in an unresponsive patient
Answer C) Agonal gasps
5. 5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm
Answer B) Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. 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.
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, 7. 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. 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.
9. 9. Which best describes this rhythm
Answer D) Third-degree atrioventricular block.
10. 10. What is the recommended range from which a
temperature should be selected and maintained constantly to
achieve targeted temperature manage- ment after cardiac arrest
Answer C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. 11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of
amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation
Answer D) 300 mg
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