ACLS STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? - Answer-D) Third-degree atrioventricular block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and
maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac
arrest? - Answer-C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? - Answer-D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? -
Answer-B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration.
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? - Answer-D) Third-degree atrioventricular block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and
maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac
arrest? - Answer-C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? - Answer-D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? -
Answer-B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration.
