AHA ACLS COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+

AHA ACLS COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+


◉ Shockable rhythms. Answer: VF and pVT


◉ Non shockable rhythms. Answer: Asystole/PEA


◉ When should IV/IO access be gained? Answer: After first shock,
during compressions


◉ When is Amioderone administered? Answer: 2 minutes after first dose
of Epinephrine (VF/pVT)


◉ When is an advanced airway placed? Answer: Concurrently with
second round of CPR


◉ What is the first dose of amioderone. Answer: 300mg


◉ what is the second dose of amioderone. Answer: 150mg

, ◉ When is the second dose of amioderone administered. Answer: 2
minutes after second dose of epinephrine


◉ What is the first step after a shock in cardiac arrest. Answer: resume
compressions


◉ Is a pulse check/rhythm check done after a shock? Answer: NO!!!
Resume compressions!!!


◉ When is a pulse check rhythm check done? Answer: Regardless of a
shock, when the compressor is switched out (next 2 minute mark)


◉ Reversible causes in cardiac arrest (H's). Answer: Hypovolemia
Hypoxia
Hydrogen Ion (acidosis)
Hypo/Hyperkalemia
Hypothermia


◉ Reversible causes in cardiac arrest (T's). Answer: Tension
pneumothorax
Tamponade, cardiac
Toxins
Thrombosis, pulmonary