ACLS TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026
Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture and
review of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Structure
Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions - CORRECT
ANSWER -10 seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Decreased cardiac output
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER -Allows
maximum blood return to the heart
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Reduces the changes of missing important signs and symptoms
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Initial impression
Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Formulate a differential diagnosis
, Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac arrest and
other emergency cardiopulmonary conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hypothermia
What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? - CORRECT
ANSWER -To ensure high quality CPR
The CPR Coach Role can be blended into which of the following roles? - CORRECT ANSWER -The
monitor/defibrillator
Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR coach? - CORRECT ANSWER -Coordinating
compressor switches
What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER -100-
120 compressions per minute
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS
assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER -5-10 seconds
Which is a component of high-quality CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER -Depth of a least 2 inches
Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest compression fraction? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Interruptions
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Once every 6 seconds
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
ANSWERS 2026
Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture and
review of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Structure
Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions - CORRECT
ANSWER -10 seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Decreased cardiac output
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER -Allows
maximum blood return to the heart
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Reduces the changes of missing important signs and symptoms
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Initial impression
Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Formulate a differential diagnosis
, Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac arrest and
other emergency cardiopulmonary conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hypothermia
What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? - CORRECT
ANSWER -To ensure high quality CPR
The CPR Coach Role can be blended into which of the following roles? - CORRECT ANSWER -The
monitor/defibrillator
Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR coach? - CORRECT ANSWER -Coordinating
compressor switches
What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER -100-
120 compressions per minute
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS
assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER -5-10 seconds
Which is a component of high-quality CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER -Depth of a least 2 inches
Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest compression fraction? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Interruptions
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Once every 6 seconds
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
