CLS Post Test [ACTUAL EXAM] LATEST VERSION [QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS] WITH STUDY GUIDE DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS- LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A
Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT
ANSWER Second degree type II
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which
should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Monitor the patient's PetCO2
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac
arrest who achieved return a spontaneous circulation in the field? - CORRECT
ANSWER Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Gasps
Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT
ANSWER Second degree atrioventricular (AV) block type I
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag? - CORRECT ANSWER Once every 5 to 6 seconds
In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and
monitor correct placement of an endotracheal (ET) tube? - CORRECT ANSWER
Continuous waveform capnography
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 approach is best for this
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
Which best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWER Third-degree
atrioventricular block
What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and
maintained constantly to achieve targeted management after cardiac arrest? -
CORRECT ANSWER 32 degrees celsius to 36 degrees celsius
Which is the recommended first intravenous (IV) dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? - CORRECT ANSWER 300mg
, Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? -
CORRECT ANSWER Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early
clinical deterioration
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - CORRECT
ANSWER Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER Alert the hospital
A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF). The
patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure (BP) 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Unstable
supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
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 step in your assessment and
management of this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Check the patient's breathing
and pulse
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during
the BLS Assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 to 10 seconds
You instruct a team member to give 0.5 mg atropine IV. Which response is an example
of closed-loop communication? - CORRECT ANSWER "I'll draw up 0.5 mg of
atropine."
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased
cardiac output
If a team member is about to make a mistake during a resuscitation attempt, which best
describes the action that the team leader or other team members should take? -
CORRECT ANSWER Address the team member immediately
Which best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWER Monomorphic
ventricular tachycardia
For STEMI patients, which best describes the recommended maximum goal time for
emergency department door-to-balloon inflation time for percutaneous coronary
intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER 90 minutes
ANSWERS] WITH STUDY GUIDE DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS- LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A
Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT
ANSWER Second degree type II
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which
should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Monitor the patient's PetCO2
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac
arrest who achieved return a spontaneous circulation in the field? - CORRECT
ANSWER Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Gasps
Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT
ANSWER Second degree atrioventricular (AV) block type I
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag? - CORRECT ANSWER Once every 5 to 6 seconds
In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and
monitor correct placement of an endotracheal (ET) tube? - CORRECT ANSWER
Continuous waveform capnography
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 approach is best for this
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
Which best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWER Third-degree
atrioventricular block
What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and
maintained constantly to achieve targeted management after cardiac arrest? -
CORRECT ANSWER 32 degrees celsius to 36 degrees celsius
Which is the recommended first intravenous (IV) dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? - CORRECT ANSWER 300mg
, Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? -
CORRECT ANSWER Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early
clinical deterioration
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - CORRECT
ANSWER Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER Alert the hospital
A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF). The
patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure (BP) 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Unstable
supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
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 step in your assessment and
management of this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Check the patient's breathing
and pulse
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during
the BLS Assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 to 10 seconds
You instruct a team member to give 0.5 mg atropine IV. Which response is an example
of closed-loop communication? - CORRECT ANSWER "I'll draw up 0.5 mg of
atropine."
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased
cardiac output
If a team member is about to make a mistake during a resuscitation attempt, which best
describes the action that the team leader or other team members should take? -
CORRECT ANSWER Address the team member immediately
Which best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWER Monomorphic
ventricular tachycardia
For STEMI patients, which best describes the recommended maximum goal time for
emergency department door-to-balloon inflation time for percutaneous coronary
intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER 90 minutes
