ACLS Exam Version A Questions with Correct Answers
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1. Which of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected stroke as early as
possible but no more than 20 min after hospital arrival?
Answer> Noncontrast CT scan of head
2. Which best describes this rhythm?
Answer> Monomorphic Vent Tach
3. Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropha- ryngeal
airway?
Answer> Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of mandible
4. You are caring for a pt with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago.
The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The pt does not have any
contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best for this pt?
Answer> Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible and consider endovascular therapy
5. Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
Answer> Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
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, 6. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive pt?
Answer> Agonal gasps
7. You are evaluating a 58YO man with chest discomfort. His BP is 92/50 mmHG, his HR is
92/min, his nonlabored RR is 14/min, and his pulse ox is 97%. Which assessment step is
most important now?
Answer> Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
8. During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted
temperature management after reaching the correct temperature range?
Answer> At least 24 hours
9. Your rescue team arrives to find a 59YO man lying on the kitchen floor. You determine
that he is unresponsive. What is the next step in your assessment and management of
this pt?
Answer> Check the pt's breathing and pulse
10. (SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe
distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale, diaphoret- ic, cool to touch,
weak radial pulse, BP 64/40 mmHg, RR 28/min, 89% RA.VTach changed to VFib.
On the basis of this pt's initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the
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1. Which of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected stroke as early as
possible but no more than 20 min after hospital arrival?
Answer> Noncontrast CT scan of head
2. Which best describes this rhythm?
Answer> Monomorphic Vent Tach
3. Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropha- ryngeal
airway?
Answer> Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of mandible
4. You are caring for a pt with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago.
The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The pt does not have any
contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best for this pt?
Answer> Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible and consider endovascular therapy
5. Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
Answer> Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
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, 6. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive pt?
Answer> Agonal gasps
7. You are evaluating a 58YO man with chest discomfort. His BP is 92/50 mmHG, his HR is
92/min, his nonlabored RR is 14/min, and his pulse ox is 97%. Which assessment step is
most important now?
Answer> Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
8. During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted
temperature management after reaching the correct temperature range?
Answer> At least 24 hours
9. Your rescue team arrives to find a 59YO man lying on the kitchen floor. You determine
that he is unresponsive. What is the next step in your assessment and management of
this pt?
Answer> Check the pt's breathing and pulse
10. (SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe
distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale, diaphoret- ic, cool to touch,
weak radial pulse, BP 64/40 mmHg, RR 28/min, 89% RA.VTach changed to VFib.
On the basis of this pt's initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the
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