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ACLS Final Exam – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – Comprehensive Practice Questions with Verified Answers – Latest Updated Exam Review

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This document covers the ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) final exam content, focusing on cardiac arrest algorithms, pharmacology, ECG interpretation, airway management, and post–cardiac arrest care. It includes exam-style practice questions with verified correct answers to support effective preparation and knowledge reinforcement. The material reflects the latest ACLS guidelines and is suitable for healthcare professionals preparing for final assessments or recertification.

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Final Exam ACLS ALL QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
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1. A 60-year-old patient is found pulseless and unresponsive. The monitor shows VF. What is the
first action?

A) Give epinephrine
B) Defibrillate immediately
C) Start IV fluids
D) Administer amiodarone

Answer: B
Rationale: VF is a shockable rhythm. Immediate defibrillation is priority to restore a perfusing
rhythm.



2. True or False: During high-quality CPR, compressions should be at least 2 inches deep at a rate
of 100–120/min.

Answer: True



3. Which rhythm is non-shockable?

A) Pulseless VT
B) Asystole
C) VF
D) Torsades de pointes

Answer: B
Rationale: Asystole does not respond to defibrillation; CPR and epinephrine are indicated.



4. After delivering a shock for VF, what is the next step?

A) Check pulse
B) Resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes
C) Administer amiodarone
D) Give atropine

Answer: B


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5. First-line medication for symptomatic bradycardia:

A) Epinephrine
B) Atropine 0.5 mg IV
C) Adenosine
D) Amiodarone

Answer: B



6. True or False: The single rescuer adult CPR compression-to-ventilation ratio is 30:2.

Answer: True



7. A patient in pulseless VT receives CPR and defibrillation but remains pulseless. What’s next?

A) Stop CPR
B) Administer epinephrine every 3–5 minutes
C) Give atropine
D) Wait for rhythm check

Answer: B



8. A patient presents with narrow-complex tachycardia (HR 180 bpm), stable BP. Preferred initial
treatment:

A) Immediate cardioversion
B) Vagal maneuvers, then adenosine
C) Defibrillation
D) CPR

Answer: B



9. Unstable narrow-complex tachycardia with hypotension requires:

A) Adenosine
B) Synchronized cardioversion




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C) Observation
D) CPR

Answer: B



10. True or False: Epinephrine is indicated in all non-perfusing rhythms including asystole, PEA,
VF, and pulseless VT.

Answer: True



11. Which of the following is NOT a reversible cause (Hs & Ts) of cardiac arrest?

A) Hypoxia
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Hypothermia
D) Diabetes mellitus

Answer: D



12. After ROSC, the patient is hypotensive. First interventions:

A) IV fluids
B) Vasopressors if needed
C) Optimize oxygenation
D) All of the above

Answer: D



13. True or False: Interruptions in chest compressions should be minimized to <10 seconds.

Answer: True



14. First-line treatment for Torsades de pointes:

A) Magnesium sulfate IV/IO
B) Amiodarone



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C) Defibrillation only
D) Adenosine

Answer: A



15. Compression depth for adult CPR:

A) ≥2 inches (5 cm)
B) 1 inch
C) 3 inches
D) 4 cm

Answer: A



16. True or False: End-tidal CO₂ monitoring during CPR helps assess CPR quality and detect ROSC.

Answer: True



17. In a witnessed adult cardiac arrest, chest compressions should start:

A) Only after defibrillator arrival
B) Immediately, even before calling for help
C) After pulse check
D) Only after medication administration

Answer: B



18. After ROSC, target SpO₂:

A) 94–99%
B) 85–90%
C) 100%
D) 90–95%

Answer: A




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