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

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1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWER C)
Second-degree type II



QUESTION : 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which
should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2



QUESTION : 3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden
cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - CORRECT ANSWER D)
Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center



QUESTION : 4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER C) Agonal gasps



QUESTION : 5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT
ANSWER B) Second-degree atrioventricular block type I



QUESTION : 6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag? - CORRECT ANSWER B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.



QUESTION : 7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and
monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? - CORRECT ANSWER C) Continuous
waveform capnography



QUESTION : 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.


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QUESTION : 9. Which best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWER D) Third-degree
atrioventricular block.



QUESTION : 10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and
maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest? -
CORRECT ANSWER C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius



QUESTION : 11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? - CORRECT ANSWER D) 300 mg



QUESTION : 12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? -
CORRECT ANSWER B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration.



QUESTION : 13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - CORRECT
ANSWER D) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions



QUESTION : 14. 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 A) Alert the
hospital.



QUESTION : 15. A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure. The
patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure 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 D) Unstable supraventricular tachycardia



QUESTION : 16. 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 B) Check the patient's breathing and pulse.




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