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ACLS Pretest Exam Questions & Answers_Latest 2025
How hard should you compress the chest of an adult during CPR?
.....ANSWER.....Compress 2 inches allowing for the complete
recoil of the chest in between compression
Do not exceed the maximum depth of 2.4 inches
How fast should breaths be delivered? .....ANSWER.....Deliver
breaths over 1 seconds - just enough volume to produce a visible
chest rise
In advanced airways, deliver 1 breath every 6 seconds (10
breaths/min)
How long should you check a pulse before beginning
compressions? .....ANSWER.....10 seconds. If pulse is not definite -
begin compression
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Name the common drugs given via the endotracheal route
.....ANSWER....."LEAST" effective route
L = Lidocaine
E=Epinephrine
A= Atropine
N= Narcan
2-2.5x the usual IV dose
Stop compressions, use at least 10 mL total (dilute in NS or sterile
water); ventilate several times; Resume CPR
Explain the BLS CABD assessment method .....ANSWER.....Used to
determine responsiveness and briefly check for effective
breathing
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"CABD" method
C= Circulation - evaluate for signs of a pulse (check for no
longer than 10 seconds). If pulse is is absent, begin and maintain
compression - 30 rapid, deep compression at 100-120/min
A=Airway - Open it with a head tilt/chin lift or jaw thrust is neck
trauma is suspected
B= Breathing - Administer 2 breaths after 30 compressions. If an
advanced airway device is placed, ventilate once each 6
seconds while compressions continue
ACLS Pretest Exam Questions & Answers_Latest 2025
How hard should you compress the chest of an adult during CPR?
.....ANSWER.....Compress 2 inches allowing for the complete
recoil of the chest in between compression
Do not exceed the maximum depth of 2.4 inches
How fast should breaths be delivered? .....ANSWER.....Deliver
breaths over 1 seconds - just enough volume to produce a visible
chest rise
In advanced airways, deliver 1 breath every 6 seconds (10
breaths/min)
How long should you check a pulse before beginning
compressions? .....ANSWER.....10 seconds. If pulse is not definite -
begin compression
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Name the common drugs given via the endotracheal route
.....ANSWER....."LEAST" effective route
L = Lidocaine
E=Epinephrine
A= Atropine
N= Narcan
2-2.5x the usual IV dose
Stop compressions, use at least 10 mL total (dilute in NS or sterile
water); ventilate several times; Resume CPR
Explain the BLS CABD assessment method .....ANSWER.....Used to
determine responsiveness and briefly check for effective
breathing
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"CABD" method
C= Circulation - evaluate for signs of a pulse (check for no
longer than 10 seconds). If pulse is is absent, begin and maintain
compression - 30 rapid, deep compression at 100-120/min
A=Airway - Open it with a head tilt/chin lift or jaw thrust is neck
trauma is suspected
B= Breathing - Administer 2 breaths after 30 compressions. If an
advanced airway device is placed, ventilate once each 6
seconds while compressions continue
