ACLS EXAM WITH ALL CORRECT &
VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm? Correct answer-Second
degree type II
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do?
Correct answer-Monitor the patient's PetCO2
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who
achieved return a spontaneous circulation in the field? Correct answer-Coronary reperfusion-
capable medical center
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient?
Correct answer-Cyanosis
Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm? Correct answer-Second
degree atrioventricular (AV) block type I
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?
Correct answer-Once every 5 to 6 seconds
In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor correct
placement of an endotracheal (ET) tube? Correct answer-Continuous waveform capnography
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 approach is best for this patient? Correct answer-Start
fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
Which best describes this rhythm? Correct answer-Third-degree atrioventricular block
What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and maintained
constantly to achieve targeted management after cardiac arrest? Correct answer-32 degrees
celsius to 36 degrees celsius
Which is the recommended first intravenous (IV) dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory
ventricular fibrillation? Correct answer-300mg
Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? Correct
answer-Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? Correct answer-Resume CPR,
starting with chest compressions
EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to the Adult Suspected Stroke
Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS team will expedite this patient's care on
arrival and reduce the time to treatment? Correct answer-Alert the hospital
A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF). The patient is
experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure (BP) of 68/50 mmHg, and a heart rate of
, 190/min. The patient's lead II ECG is displayed here. Which best characterizes this patient's rhythm?
Correct answer-Unstable supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man lying on the kitchen floor. You determine that he
is unresponsive. Which is the next step in your assessment and management of this patient?
Correct answer-Check the patient's breathing and pulse
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS
Assessment? Correct answer-5 to 10 seconds
You instruct a team member to give 0.5 mg atropine IV. Which response is an example of closed-loop
communication? Correct answer-"I'll draw up 0.5 mg of atropine."
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? Correct answer-Decreased cardiac output
If a team member is about to make a mistake during a resuscitation attempt, which best describes
the action that the team leader or other team members should take? Correct answer-Address the
team member immediately
Which best describes this rhythm? Correct answer-Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
For STEMI patients, which best describes the recommended maximum goal time for emergency
department door-to-balloon inflation time for percutaneous coronary intervention? Correct
answer-90 minutes
Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions?
Correct answer-10 seconds
Which is one way to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? Correct answer-
Continue CPR while the defibrillator charges
Which best describes an action taken by the team leader to avoid inefficiencies during a resuscitation
attempt? Correct answer-Clearly delegate tasks
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? Correct
answer-Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
27. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest discomfort, his blood pressure is 92/50 mmHg,
his heart rate is 92/min, his nonlabored respiratory rat is 14 breaths/min, and his pulse oximetry
reading is 97%. Which assessment step is most important? Correct answer-Obtaining a 12-lead
ECG
A patient in respiratory distress and with a blood pressure of 70/50 mmHg presents with the lead II
ECG rhythm shown here. Which is the appropriate treatment? Correct answer-Performing
synchronized cardioversion
During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted temperature
management after reaching the correct temperature range? Correct answer-At least 24 hours
Three minutes into a cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, one member of your team inserts an
endotracheal (ET) tube while another performs chest compressions. Capnography shows a persistent
VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm? Correct answer-Second
degree type II
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do?
Correct answer-Monitor the patient's PetCO2
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who
achieved return a spontaneous circulation in the field? Correct answer-Coronary reperfusion-
capable medical center
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient?
Correct answer-Cyanosis
Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm? Correct answer-Second
degree atrioventricular (AV) block type I
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?
Correct answer-Once every 5 to 6 seconds
In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor correct
placement of an endotracheal (ET) tube? Correct answer-Continuous waveform capnography
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 approach is best for this patient? Correct answer-Start
fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
Which best describes this rhythm? Correct answer-Third-degree atrioventricular block
What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and maintained
constantly to achieve targeted management after cardiac arrest? Correct answer-32 degrees
celsius to 36 degrees celsius
Which is the recommended first intravenous (IV) dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory
ventricular fibrillation? Correct answer-300mg
Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? Correct
answer-Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? Correct answer-Resume CPR,
starting with chest compressions
EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to the Adult Suspected Stroke
Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS team will expedite this patient's care on
arrival and reduce the time to treatment? Correct answer-Alert the hospital
A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF). The patient is
experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure (BP) of 68/50 mmHg, and a heart rate of
, 190/min. The patient's lead II ECG is displayed here. Which best characterizes this patient's rhythm?
Correct answer-Unstable supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man lying on the kitchen floor. You determine that he
is unresponsive. Which is the next step in your assessment and management of this patient?
Correct answer-Check the patient's breathing and pulse
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS
Assessment? Correct answer-5 to 10 seconds
You instruct a team member to give 0.5 mg atropine IV. Which response is an example of closed-loop
communication? Correct answer-"I'll draw up 0.5 mg of atropine."
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? Correct answer-Decreased cardiac output
If a team member is about to make a mistake during a resuscitation attempt, which best describes
the action that the team leader or other team members should take? Correct answer-Address the
team member immediately
Which best describes this rhythm? Correct answer-Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
For STEMI patients, which best describes the recommended maximum goal time for emergency
department door-to-balloon inflation time for percutaneous coronary intervention? Correct
answer-90 minutes
Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions?
Correct answer-10 seconds
Which is one way to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? Correct answer-
Continue CPR while the defibrillator charges
Which best describes an action taken by the team leader to avoid inefficiencies during a resuscitation
attempt? Correct answer-Clearly delegate tasks
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? Correct
answer-Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
27. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest discomfort, his blood pressure is 92/50 mmHg,
his heart rate is 92/min, his nonlabored respiratory rat is 14 breaths/min, and his pulse oximetry
reading is 97%. Which assessment step is most important? Correct answer-Obtaining a 12-lead
ECG
A patient in respiratory distress and with a blood pressure of 70/50 mmHg presents with the lead II
ECG rhythm shown here. Which is the appropriate treatment? Correct answer-Performing
synchronized cardioversion
During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted temperature
management after reaching the correct temperature range? Correct answer-At least 24 hours
Three minutes into a cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, one member of your team inserts an
endotracheal (ET) tube while another performs chest compressions. Capnography shows a persistent
