ACLS PRETEST PHARMACOLOGY AND
PRACTICAL APPLICATION STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
Allows maximum blood return to the heart
Reduces rescuer fatigue
Reduces the risk of rib fractures
Increases the rate of chest compressions. Answer: Allows maximum
blood return to the heart
◉ A patient becomes unresponsive. You are uncertain if a faint pulse
is present. The rhythm polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is seen
on the cardiac monitor monitor. An IV is in place. Which action do
you take next?
Give an immediate unsynchronized high-energy shock(defibrillation
dose)
, Give lidocaine 1 to 1.5 mg/kg IV
Perform synchronized cardioversion
Repeat amiodarone 300 mg IV. Answer: Start high-quality CPR
◉ What action minimizes the risk of air entering the victim's
stomach during bag mask ventilation?
Ventilating until you see the chest rise
Ventilation as quickly as you can
Squeezing the bad with both hands
Delivering the largest breath you can. Answer: Ventilating until you
see chest rise
◉ Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach
during bag-mask ventilation?. Answer: Ventilating too quickly
PRACTICAL APPLICATION STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
Allows maximum blood return to the heart
Reduces rescuer fatigue
Reduces the risk of rib fractures
Increases the rate of chest compressions. Answer: Allows maximum
blood return to the heart
◉ A patient becomes unresponsive. You are uncertain if a faint pulse
is present. The rhythm polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is seen
on the cardiac monitor monitor. An IV is in place. Which action do
you take next?
Give an immediate unsynchronized high-energy shock(defibrillation
dose)
, Give lidocaine 1 to 1.5 mg/kg IV
Perform synchronized cardioversion
Repeat amiodarone 300 mg IV. Answer: Start high-quality CPR
◉ What action minimizes the risk of air entering the victim's
stomach during bag mask ventilation?
Ventilating until you see the chest rise
Ventilation as quickly as you can
Squeezing the bad with both hands
Delivering the largest breath you can. Answer: Ventilating until you
see chest rise
◉ Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach
during bag-mask ventilation?. Answer: Ventilating too quickly
