American Red Cross-ACLS-Final Exam
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A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing
continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this
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patient? -ANSWER- Administering epinephrine as early as possible
A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The
healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of
the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular venous distension,
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cyanosis, apnea and hyperresonance on percussion. The
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patient was also difficult to ventilate during the response. The team would most likely suspect
which condition as the cause? -ANSWER- Tension Pneumothorax
Assessment of a patient in the emergency department reveals that the patient is experiencing
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respiratory compromise. From the assessment, the team identifies
that the patient is in the earliest stage of this condition. Which stage would this be?
-ANSWER- Respiratory distress
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A person suddenly collapses while sitting in the sunroom of a healthcare facility. A healthcare
provider observes the event and hurries over to assess the situation. The
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healthcare provider performs which assessment first? -ANSWER-
Rapid assessment
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A patient is admitted to the emergency department of a large medical center. The patient is
diagnosed with STEMI. The facility is capable of administering PCI. To
achieve the best outcomes, therapy should be administered to this patient within what time
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frame? -ANSWER-
Within 90 minutes of the patient's first medical contact
Cardiac monitoring reveals a tachyarrhythmia. The patient is hemodynamically stable and has
a regular heart rate ranging from 120 to 135 beats per minute. Which statements by the
patient could the team interpret as contributing to the tachyarrhythmia? -ANSWER-
-"I've been so anxious lately because I just lost my job."
-"I've had a terrible cold with a horrible cough for the past week and today I
developed a fever."
-"I've been vomiting for the past 2 days from a gastrointestinal bug."
, A patient with suspected stroke arrives at the emergency Within 1 hour of patient's arrival.
department. The patient is diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke
and is a candidate for fibrinolytic therapy.To achieve the best
outcomes, this therapy should be initiated within what time
frame?
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A patient in the telemetry unit is receiving continuous cardiac Third-degree AV block
monitoring. The patient has a history of myocardial infarction.
The patient's ECG rhythm strip is shown in the following figure.
The provider interprets this strip as indicating which arrhythmia?
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A 28-year-old pregnant patient who resides in transitional
housing presents to the emergency department with complaints
am Point-of-care ultrasound
of feeling feverish and very faint. The patient tells the emergency
nurse that she does not know when she became pregnant. Upon
palpation, the fundus is not at or above the umbilicus. The
patient's condition quickly deteriorates and she goes into cardiac
arrest. If available and able to be used without impeding or
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delaying the resuscitation effort, what diagnostic tool could be
used to guide decision-making in the care of this patient?
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Cardiac monitoring indicates that a patient has a ventricular Consider an antiarrhythmic medication
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tachyarrhythmia. The patient has a pulse and is not showing any
signs of hemodynamic compromise. A
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12-lead ECG reveals an irregular rhythm with QRS complexes
greater than 0.12 second in duration. Which action would be
appropriate at this time?
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A responsive patient is choking. What method should the provider Back blows
use first to clear the obstructed airway?
What is the priority intervention for a patient with a
Perform immediate synchronized cardioversion
narrow-complex tachycardia (160 bpm) and a blood
pressure of 72/48 mmHg?
A patient is admitted to the emergency department with signs Within 20 minutes
and symptoms of stroke. The stroke team should complete a
comprehensive neurologic assessment and obtain brain imaging
results within what time frame?
Questions And Correct Verified Answers New Version 2026
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A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing
continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this
20
patient? -ANSWER- Administering epinephrine as early as possible
A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The
healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of
the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular venous distension,
s
cyanosis, apnea and hyperresonance on percussion. The
am
patient was also difficult to ventilate during the response. The team would most likely suspect
which condition as the cause? -ANSWER- Tension Pneumothorax
Assessment of a patient in the emergency department reveals that the patient is experiencing
Ex
respiratory compromise. From the assessment, the team identifies
that the patient is in the earliest stage of this condition. Which stage would this be?
-ANSWER- Respiratory distress
s
A person suddenly collapses while sitting in the sunroom of a healthcare facility. A healthcare
provider observes the event and hurries over to assess the situation. The
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healthcare provider performs which assessment first? -ANSWER-
Rapid assessment
pe
A patient is admitted to the emergency department of a large medical center. The patient is
diagnosed with STEMI. The facility is capable of administering PCI. To
achieve the best outcomes, therapy should be administered to this patient within what time
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frame? -ANSWER-
Within 90 minutes of the patient's first medical contact
Cardiac monitoring reveals a tachyarrhythmia. The patient is hemodynamically stable and has
a regular heart rate ranging from 120 to 135 beats per minute. Which statements by the
patient could the team interpret as contributing to the tachyarrhythmia? -ANSWER-
-"I've been so anxious lately because I just lost my job."
-"I've had a terrible cold with a horrible cough for the past week and today I
developed a fever."
-"I've been vomiting for the past 2 days from a gastrointestinal bug."
, A patient with suspected stroke arrives at the emergency Within 1 hour of patient's arrival.
department. The patient is diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke
and is a candidate for fibrinolytic therapy.To achieve the best
outcomes, this therapy should be initiated within what time
frame?
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20
A patient in the telemetry unit is receiving continuous cardiac Third-degree AV block
monitoring. The patient has a history of myocardial infarction.
The patient's ECG rhythm strip is shown in the following figure.
The provider interprets this strip as indicating which arrhythmia?
s
A 28-year-old pregnant patient who resides in transitional
housing presents to the emergency department with complaints
am Point-of-care ultrasound
of feeling feverish and very faint. The patient tells the emergency
nurse that she does not know when she became pregnant. Upon
palpation, the fundus is not at or above the umbilicus. The
patient's condition quickly deteriorates and she goes into cardiac
arrest. If available and able to be used without impeding or
Ex
delaying the resuscitation effort, what diagnostic tool could be
used to guide decision-making in the care of this patient?
ts
Cardiac monitoring indicates that a patient has a ventricular Consider an antiarrhythmic medication
r
tachyarrhythmia. The patient has a pulse and is not showing any
signs of hemodynamic compromise. A
pe
12-lead ECG reveals an irregular rhythm with QRS complexes
greater than 0.12 second in duration. Which action would be
appropriate at this time?
Ex
A responsive patient is choking. What method should the provider Back blows
use first to clear the obstructed airway?
What is the priority intervention for a patient with a
Perform immediate synchronized cardioversion
narrow-complex tachycardia (160 bpm) and a blood
pressure of 72/48 mmHg?
A patient is admitted to the emergency department with signs Within 20 minutes
and symptoms of stroke. The stroke team should complete a
comprehensive neurologic assessment and obtain brain imaging
results within what time frame?
