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ACLS Post Test 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
GRADED A+
A 45M has coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today, he is
in severe distress & crushing chest discomfort. he is pale,
diaphoretic, & cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak.
Blood pressure is 64/40 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 28 bpm & O2
is 89%. cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia,
which quickly changed to v-fib. what would you have done first
if the patient had not gone into v-fib?
a. give atropine 1mg
b. establish IV
c. do a 12 lead
d. performed synchronized cardioversion - CORRECT
ANSWER-performed synchronized cardioversion
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During post-cardiac arrest, which is recommended duration of
targeted temp. management after reaching the correct
temperature range?
a. at least 24 hours
b. 0-8 hour
c. at least 36 hours
d. at least 48 hours - CORRECT ANSWER-at least 24 hours
which is the primary purpose of medical emergency team or
rapid response team?
a. provide diagnostic consultation to emergency department
patients
b. provide online consultation to EMS personnel
c. improving patient outcomes by identifying & treating early
clinical deterioration
d. improving care for patients admitted to critical care units -
CORRECT ANSWER-c. improving patient outcomes by
identifying & treating early clinical deterioration
A patient is respiratory distress, 70/50, presents with lead 2 ECG
shown. appropriate treatment?
a. defibrillation
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b. perform synchronized cardioversion
c. administering adenosine 6mg IV pust
d. perform vagal maneuvers - CORRECT ANSWERperforming
synchronized cardioversion
which of these tests should be performed for a patient w/
suspected stroke w/in 25 mins of hospital arrival?
a. coagulation studies
b. cardiac enzymes
c. noncontrast CT scan of the head
d. 12 lead ECG - CORRECT ANSWER-non-contrast CT scan of
the head
Which of the following signs are likely indicator of cardiac arrest
in an unresponsive patient?
a. slow, weak pulse rate
b. cyanosis
c. irregular, weak pulse
d. agonal gasps - CORRECT ANSWER-d. agnoal gasps
ACLS Post Test 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
GRADED A+
A 45M has coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today, he is
in severe distress & crushing chest discomfort. he is pale,
diaphoretic, & cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak.
Blood pressure is 64/40 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 28 bpm & O2
is 89%. cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia,
which quickly changed to v-fib. what would you have done first
if the patient had not gone into v-fib?
a. give atropine 1mg
b. establish IV
c. do a 12 lead
d. performed synchronized cardioversion - CORRECT
ANSWER-performed synchronized cardioversion
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During post-cardiac arrest, which is recommended duration of
targeted temp. management after reaching the correct
temperature range?
a. at least 24 hours
b. 0-8 hour
c. at least 36 hours
d. at least 48 hours - CORRECT ANSWER-at least 24 hours
which is the primary purpose of medical emergency team or
rapid response team?
a. provide diagnostic consultation to emergency department
patients
b. provide online consultation to EMS personnel
c. improving patient outcomes by identifying & treating early
clinical deterioration
d. improving care for patients admitted to critical care units -
CORRECT ANSWER-c. improving patient outcomes by
identifying & treating early clinical deterioration
A patient is respiratory distress, 70/50, presents with lead 2 ECG
shown. appropriate treatment?
a. defibrillation
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b. perform synchronized cardioversion
c. administering adenosine 6mg IV pust
d. perform vagal maneuvers - CORRECT ANSWERperforming
synchronized cardioversion
which of these tests should be performed for a patient w/
suspected stroke w/in 25 mins of hospital arrival?
a. coagulation studies
b. cardiac enzymes
c. noncontrast CT scan of the head
d. 12 lead ECG - CORRECT ANSWER-non-contrast CT scan of
the head
Which of the following signs are likely indicator of cardiac arrest
in an unresponsive patient?
a. slow, weak pulse rate
b. cyanosis
c. irregular, weak pulse
d. agonal gasps - CORRECT ANSWER-d. agnoal gasps
