AHA ACLS Actual Test Questions and Correct
Answers
What is the usual post-cardiac arrest target range for PETCO2 who achieves return of
spontaneous circulation (ROSC)? - ANS 35-40mm Hg
A patient with pulseless ventricular tachycardia is defibrillated. What is the next action? - ANS
Start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min.
What is the purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? - ANS Improving
patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
A patient in respiratory distress and with a blood pressure of 70/50 mm Hg presents with the
following lead II ECG rhythm:
What is the appropriate next intervention? - ANS Synchronized cardioverison
What survival advantages does CPR provide to a patient in ventricular fibrillation? - ANS
Produces a small amount of blood flow to the heart
A responder caring for a patient with a history of CHF. Patient experiences SOB, BP 68/50,P 190
which term best describes this patient - ANS Unstable SVT
Which is an appropriate and important intervention to perform for a patient who achieves
ROSC during an out-of-hospital resuscitation? - ANS Transport patient to facility capable of
performing PCI
A patient has sudden onset of dizziness. The patients P 160, BP 110/70. , R 18 o2 sat 98% - ANS
Vagal maneuvers
, What is the appropriate ventilation strategy for adult with P80? - ANS 1 breath every 5/6
seconds
What is minimum systolic BP one should achieve with fluid in hypotension post cardiac patient
who achieves ROSC - ANS 90 mm Hg
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? - ANS IV or IO access
What is the recommendation on the use of cricoid pressure to prevent aspiration during cardiac
arrest - ANS Not recommended for routine use
Which conditionis a contraindication to theraputic hypothermia during the post-cardiac arrest
period for pt's who achieve return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)? - ANS Responding to
verbal commands
What is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory v -
fib? - ANS 300 mg
Which of the following is a sign of effective CPR? - ANS PETCO2 ≥10 mm Hg
How long should it take to perform a pulse check during BLS survey? - ANS 5-10 seconds
During your assessment, your pt suddenly loses consciousness. After calling for help and
determining that the pt. is not breathing, you are unsure whether the pt. has a pulse. What is
your next action? - ANS Begin chest compressions.
What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? - ANS
Continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging.
Answers
What is the usual post-cardiac arrest target range for PETCO2 who achieves return of
spontaneous circulation (ROSC)? - ANS 35-40mm Hg
A patient with pulseless ventricular tachycardia is defibrillated. What is the next action? - ANS
Start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min.
What is the purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? - ANS Improving
patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
A patient in respiratory distress and with a blood pressure of 70/50 mm Hg presents with the
following lead II ECG rhythm:
What is the appropriate next intervention? - ANS Synchronized cardioverison
What survival advantages does CPR provide to a patient in ventricular fibrillation? - ANS
Produces a small amount of blood flow to the heart
A responder caring for a patient with a history of CHF. Patient experiences SOB, BP 68/50,P 190
which term best describes this patient - ANS Unstable SVT
Which is an appropriate and important intervention to perform for a patient who achieves
ROSC during an out-of-hospital resuscitation? - ANS Transport patient to facility capable of
performing PCI
A patient has sudden onset of dizziness. The patients P 160, BP 110/70. , R 18 o2 sat 98% - ANS
Vagal maneuvers
, What is the appropriate ventilation strategy for adult with P80? - ANS 1 breath every 5/6
seconds
What is minimum systolic BP one should achieve with fluid in hypotension post cardiac patient
who achieves ROSC - ANS 90 mm Hg
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? - ANS IV or IO access
What is the recommendation on the use of cricoid pressure to prevent aspiration during cardiac
arrest - ANS Not recommended for routine use
Which conditionis a contraindication to theraputic hypothermia during the post-cardiac arrest
period for pt's who achieve return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)? - ANS Responding to
verbal commands
What is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory v -
fib? - ANS 300 mg
Which of the following is a sign of effective CPR? - ANS PETCO2 ≥10 mm Hg
How long should it take to perform a pulse check during BLS survey? - ANS 5-10 seconds
During your assessment, your pt suddenly loses consciousness. After calling for help and
determining that the pt. is not breathing, you are unsure whether the pt. has a pulse. What is
your next action? - ANS Begin chest compressions.
What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? - ANS
Continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging.
