ACLS Exam Version B Questions with Answers
Graded A UPDATED 2026/2027
What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during
CPR? - ANSWER-Continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging.
Which condition is an indication to stop or withhold resuscitative efforts? -
ANSWER-Safety threat to providers
After verifying the absence of a pulse, you initiate CPR with adequate bag-mask
ventilation. The patient's lead II ECG appears below. What is your next action? -
ANSWER-IV or 10 access
After verifying unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing, you activate the
emergency response team. What is your next action? - ANSWER-Check for a pulse.
What is the recommendation on the use of cricoid pressure to prevent aspiration
during cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-Not recommended for routine use
What survival advantages does CPR provide to a patient in ventricular fibrillation?
- ANSWER-Produces a small amount of blood flow to the heart
What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR? - ANSWER-At
least 100 per minute
, Defrib. - ANSWER-EMS personnel arrive to find a patient in cardiac arrest.
Bystanders are performing CPR. After attaching a cardiac monitor, the responder
observes the following rhythm strip. What is the most important early
intervention? (VTACH)
A patient remains in ventricular fibrillation despite 1 shock and 2 minutes of
continUoUs CPR.The next intervention is to: - ANSWER-administer a second shock.
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - ANSWER-
Begin CPR, starting with chest compressions.
Which of the following is the recommended first choice for establishing
intravenous access during the attempted resuscitation of a patient in cardiac
arrest? - ANSWER-Antecubital vein
What is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? - ANSWER-300mg
IV/O drug administration during CPR should be - ANSWER-Given rapidly during
compressions
How often should the team leader switch chest compressors during a
resuscitation attempt? - ANSWER-Every 2mins
Which finding is a sign of ineffective CPR? - ANSWER-PETCO2 <10mmHg
Graded A UPDATED 2026/2027
What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during
CPR? - ANSWER-Continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging.
Which condition is an indication to stop or withhold resuscitative efforts? -
ANSWER-Safety threat to providers
After verifying the absence of a pulse, you initiate CPR with adequate bag-mask
ventilation. The patient's lead II ECG appears below. What is your next action? -
ANSWER-IV or 10 access
After verifying unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing, you activate the
emergency response team. What is your next action? - ANSWER-Check for a pulse.
What is the recommendation on the use of cricoid pressure to prevent aspiration
during cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-Not recommended for routine use
What survival advantages does CPR provide to a patient in ventricular fibrillation?
- ANSWER-Produces a small amount of blood flow to the heart
What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR? - ANSWER-At
least 100 per minute
, Defrib. - ANSWER-EMS personnel arrive to find a patient in cardiac arrest.
Bystanders are performing CPR. After attaching a cardiac monitor, the responder
observes the following rhythm strip. What is the most important early
intervention? (VTACH)
A patient remains in ventricular fibrillation despite 1 shock and 2 minutes of
continUoUs CPR.The next intervention is to: - ANSWER-administer a second shock.
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - ANSWER-
Begin CPR, starting with chest compressions.
Which of the following is the recommended first choice for establishing
intravenous access during the attempted resuscitation of a patient in cardiac
arrest? - ANSWER-Antecubital vein
What is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? - ANSWER-300mg
IV/O drug administration during CPR should be - ANSWER-Given rapidly during
compressions
How often should the team leader switch chest compressors during a
resuscitation attempt? - ANSWER-Every 2mins
Which finding is a sign of ineffective CPR? - ANSWER-PETCO2 <10mmHg
