ACLS FINAL EXAM-COMPLETE WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
A 28 year old who resides in Transitional Housing presents to the ED
with complaints of feeling feverish and very faint. The patient tells the ED
nurse that she doesn't know when she became pregnant. Upon
palpation, the fundus is not at or above the umbilicus. The patients
condition quickly deteriorates and she goes into cardiac arrest. If
available and able to be used without impeding or delaying the
resuscitation effort, what diagnostic tool could be used to guide decision
making in the care of this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER- Point of
care ultrasound
What is the priority intervention for a patient with a narrow complex
tachycardia (160) and a BP 72/48 mmHg? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Perform immediate synchronized cardioversion
Cardiac monitoring reveals tachyarrhythmia. The patient is
hemodynamically stable and has a regular HR ranging from 120-135
bpm. Which statement by the patient could the team interpret as
contributing to the tachyarrhythmia? - CORRECT ANSWER- •I've
been so anxious lately..
•I've been vomiting..
•I've had a terrible cold..
A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In
addition to providing continuous high quality CPR, what is the other
priority intervention for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Administering epinephrine as early as possible
A 42YO woman present to the ED with complaints of fatigue, SOB, back
pain and nausea. A 12 lead EKG shows ST depression in leads 2, 3 &
aVF and intermittent runs of nonsustained V. Tach. Cardiac serum
, markers are elevated. These findings suggest which condition? -
CORRECT ANSWER- High risk non ST segment elevation ACS
Which statement accurately reflect the recommendations for post
cardiac arrest patient care? - CORRECT ANSWER- •ABG may be
used to guide ventilation and oxygenation in the post-cardiac arrest
patient
•Perfusion should be assessed and maintained to ensure the best
outcome for the post-cardiac arrest patient
For a patient with 3rd degree AV HB and a BP 70/48mmHg, what
interventions should be considered? - CORRECT ANSWER-
•Administer Atropine
•Initiate Dopamine infusion
•Initiate transcutaneous pacing
What is the correct technique for performing left uterine displacement for
a patient in cardiac arrest whose fundus is at or above the umbilicus? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Position yourself on the patients left side. Reach
across the patient, place both hands on the right side of the uterus and
put the uterus to the left and up
Which statement accurately reflect the recommendations for post
cardiac arrest neuroprognostication? - CORRECT ANSWER- •Post
cardiac arrest neuroprognostication should be multimodal
•Decision making related to the continuation or withdrawal of life
sustains treatments
A patient admitted to the ED with signs & symptoms of stroke. The
stroke team should complete a comprehensive neurologic assessment
and obtain brain imaging results within what time frame? - CORRECT
ANSWER- With in 20 mins
A person suddenly collapses while sitting in the sunroom of a healthcare
facility. A healthcare provider observes the event and hurries over to
assess the situation. The healthcare provider performs which
assessment first? - CORRECT ANSWER- Rapid assessment
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
A 28 year old who resides in Transitional Housing presents to the ED
with complaints of feeling feverish and very faint. The patient tells the ED
nurse that she doesn't know when she became pregnant. Upon
palpation, the fundus is not at or above the umbilicus. The patients
condition quickly deteriorates and she goes into cardiac arrest. If
available and able to be used without impeding or delaying the
resuscitation effort, what diagnostic tool could be used to guide decision
making in the care of this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER- Point of
care ultrasound
What is the priority intervention for a patient with a narrow complex
tachycardia (160) and a BP 72/48 mmHg? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Perform immediate synchronized cardioversion
Cardiac monitoring reveals tachyarrhythmia. The patient is
hemodynamically stable and has a regular HR ranging from 120-135
bpm. Which statement by the patient could the team interpret as
contributing to the tachyarrhythmia? - CORRECT ANSWER- •I've
been so anxious lately..
•I've been vomiting..
•I've had a terrible cold..
A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In
addition to providing continuous high quality CPR, what is the other
priority intervention for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Administering epinephrine as early as possible
A 42YO woman present to the ED with complaints of fatigue, SOB, back
pain and nausea. A 12 lead EKG shows ST depression in leads 2, 3 &
aVF and intermittent runs of nonsustained V. Tach. Cardiac serum
, markers are elevated. These findings suggest which condition? -
CORRECT ANSWER- High risk non ST segment elevation ACS
Which statement accurately reflect the recommendations for post
cardiac arrest patient care? - CORRECT ANSWER- •ABG may be
used to guide ventilation and oxygenation in the post-cardiac arrest
patient
•Perfusion should be assessed and maintained to ensure the best
outcome for the post-cardiac arrest patient
For a patient with 3rd degree AV HB and a BP 70/48mmHg, what
interventions should be considered? - CORRECT ANSWER-
•Administer Atropine
•Initiate Dopamine infusion
•Initiate transcutaneous pacing
What is the correct technique for performing left uterine displacement for
a patient in cardiac arrest whose fundus is at or above the umbilicus? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Position yourself on the patients left side. Reach
across the patient, place both hands on the right side of the uterus and
put the uterus to the left and up
Which statement accurately reflect the recommendations for post
cardiac arrest neuroprognostication? - CORRECT ANSWER- •Post
cardiac arrest neuroprognostication should be multimodal
•Decision making related to the continuation or withdrawal of life
sustains treatments
A patient admitted to the ED with signs & symptoms of stroke. The
stroke team should complete a comprehensive neurologic assessment
and obtain brain imaging results within what time frame? - CORRECT
ANSWER- With in 20 mins
A person suddenly collapses while sitting in the sunroom of a healthcare
facility. A healthcare provider observes the event and hurries over to
assess the situation. The healthcare provider performs which
assessment first? - CORRECT ANSWER- Rapid assessment
