ACLS: FINAL TEST QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED

1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - ANSWER C) Second-degree type II 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? - ANSWER A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2 3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - ANSWER D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center 4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? - ANSWER C) Agonal gasps 5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - ANSWER B) Second-degree atrioventricular block type I 6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? - ANSWER B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds. 7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? - ANSWER C) Continuous waveform capnography 8. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is the best for this patient? - ANSWER B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.