ACLS: FINAL TEST ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH IN-DEPTH
QUESTIONS & MODEL ANSWERS (2025 NEWEST UPDATE)
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>C) Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should
you do? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac who
achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>D)
Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient?
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>B) Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?
CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>C) Continuous
waveform capnography
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?
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>D) Third-degree
atrioventricular block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and
maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest?
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration.
13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>D) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
QUESTIONS & MODEL ANSWERS (2025 NEWEST UPDATE)
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>C) Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should
you do? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac who
achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>D)
Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient?
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>B) Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?
CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>C) Continuous
waveform capnography
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?
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>D) Third-degree
atrioventricular block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and
maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest?
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration.
13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>D) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
