ACLS FINAL
TEST 350
QUESTIONS
AND
ANSWERS
2024/ 2025
,1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
A) First-degree AV block
B) Second-degree AV block type I
C) Second-degree AV block type II
D) Third-degree AV block
Answer: C) Second-degree AV block type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality,
which should you do?
A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
B) Check the ECG
C) Observe chest rise
D) Count breaths
Answer: A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden
cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field?
A) Local hospital
B) Trauma center
, C) Observation center
D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
Answer: D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive patient?
A) No pulse
B) Rapid breathing
C) Agonal gasps
D) Diaphoresis
Answer: C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
A) First-degree AV block
B) Second-degree AV block type I
C) Second-degree AV block type II
D) Third-degree AV block
Answer: B) Second-degree AV block type I
, 6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you
squeeze the bag?
A) Once every 2 to 3 seconds
B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds
C) Once every 10 seconds
D) Continuously
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?
A) Auscultation
B) CH, x-ray
C) Continuous waveform capnography
D) Visual confirmation
Answer: C) Continuous waveform capnography
8. You are caring for a patient with 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
TEST 350
QUESTIONS
AND
ANSWERS
2024/ 2025
,1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
A) First-degree AV block
B) Second-degree AV block type I
C) Second-degree AV block type II
D) Third-degree AV block
Answer: C) Second-degree AV block type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality,
which should you do?
A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
B) Check the ECG
C) Observe chest rise
D) Count breaths
Answer: A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden
cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field?
A) Local hospital
B) Trauma center
, C) Observation center
D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
Answer: D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive patient?
A) No pulse
B) Rapid breathing
C) Agonal gasps
D) Diaphoresis
Answer: C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
A) First-degree AV block
B) Second-degree AV block type I
C) Second-degree AV block type II
D) Third-degree AV block
Answer: B) Second-degree AV block type I
, 6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you
squeeze the bag?
A) Once every 2 to 3 seconds
B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds
C) Once every 10 seconds
D) Continuously
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?
A) Auscultation
B) CH, x-ray
C) Continuous waveform capnography
D) Visual confirmation
Answer: C) Continuous waveform capnography
8. You are caring for a patient with 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
