2024/25|ACLS AHA POST-TEST |2024-
2025 LATEST VERSION|
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS|ALREADY GRADED A+
You-find-an-unresponsive-pt.-who-is-not-breathing.-After-activating-the-emergency-
response-system,-you-determine-there-is-no-pulse.-What-is-your-next-action?---Start-chest-
compressions-of-at-least-100-per-min.
You-are-evaluating-a-58-year-old-man-with-chest-pain.-The-BP-is-92/50-and-a-heart-rate-of-
92/min,-non-labored-respiratory-rate-is-14-breaths/min-and-the-pulse-O2-is-97%.-What-
assessment-step-is-most-important-now?---Obtaining-a-12-lead-ECG.
What-is-the-preferred-method-of-access-for-epi-administration-during-cardiac-arrest-in-
most-pts?---Peripheral-IV
An-AED-does-not-promptly-analyze-a-rythm.-What-is-your-next-step?---Begin-chest-
compressions.
You-have-completed-2-min-of-CPR.-The-ECG-monitor-displays-the-lead-below-(PEA)-and-
the-pt.-has-no-pulse.-You-partner-resumes-chest-compressions-and-an-IV-is-in-place.-
What-management-step-is-your-next-priority?---Administer-1mg-of-epinepherine
During-a-pause-in-CPR,-you-see-a-narrow-complex-rythm-on-the-monitor.-The-pt.-has-no-
pulse.-What-is-the-next-action?---Resume-compressions
What-is-acommon-but-sometimes-fatal-mistake-in-cardiac-arrest-management?---
Prolonged-interruptions-in-chest-compressions.
Which-action-is-a-componant-of-high-quality-chest-comressions?---Allowing-complete-
chest-recoil
, Which-action-increases-the-chance-of-successful-conversion-of-ventricular-fibrillation?---
Providing-quality-compressions-immediately-before-a-defibrillation-attempt.
Which-situation-BEST-describes-PEA?---Sinus-rythm-without-a-pulse
What-is-the-best-strategy-for-perfoming-high-quality-CPR-on-a-pt.with-an-advanced-airway-
in-place?---Provide-continuous-chest-compressionswithout-pauses-and-10-ventilations-
per-minute.
3-min-after-witnessing-a-cardiac-arrest,-one-member-of-your-team-inserts-an-ET-tube-
while-another-performs-continuous-chest-comressions.-During-subsequent-ventilation,-
you-notice-the-presence-of-a-wavefom-on-the-capnogrophy-screen-and-a-PET-CO2-of-8-
mm-Hg.-What-is-the-significance-of-this-finding?---Chest-compressions-may-not-be-
effective.
The-use-of-quantitative-capnography-in-intubated-pt's-does-what?---Allows-for-monitoring-
CPR-quality
For-the-past-25-min,-EMS-crews-have-attempted-resuscitation-of-a-pt-who-originally-
presented-with-V-FIB.-After-1st-shock,-the-ECG-screen-displayed-asystole-which-has-
persisted-despite-2-doses-of-epi,-a-fluid-bolus,-and-high-quality-CPR.-What-is-your-next-
treatment?---Consider-terminating-resuscitive-efforts-after-consulting-medical-control.
Which-is-a-safe-and-effective-practice-within-the-defibrillation-sequence?---Be-sure-O2-is-
NOT-blowing-over-the-pt's-chest-during-shock.
During-your-assessment,-your-pt-suddenly-loses-consciousness.-After-calling-for-help-
and-determining-that-the-pt.-is-not-breathing,-you-are-unsure-whether-the-pt.-has-a-pulse.-
What-is-your-next-action?---Begin-chest-compressions.
What-is-an-advantage-of-using-hands-free-d-fib-pads-instead-of-d-fib-paddles?---Hands-
free-allows-for-more-rapid-d-fib.
What-action-is-recommended-to-help-minimize-interruptions-in-chest-compressions-
during-CPR?---Continue-CPR-while-charging-the-defibrillator.
Which-action-is-included-in-the-BLS-survey?---Early-defibrillation
Which-drug-and-dose-are-recommended-for-the-management-of-a-pt.-in-refractory-V-
FIB?---Amioderone-300mg
What-is-the-appropriate-intervalfor-an-interruption-in-chest-compressions?---10-seconds-
or-less
Which-of-the-following-is-a-sign-of-effective-CPR?---PETCO2-=-or->-10mm-Hg
2025 LATEST VERSION|
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS|ALREADY GRADED A+
You-find-an-unresponsive-pt.-who-is-not-breathing.-After-activating-the-emergency-
response-system,-you-determine-there-is-no-pulse.-What-is-your-next-action?---Start-chest-
compressions-of-at-least-100-per-min.
You-are-evaluating-a-58-year-old-man-with-chest-pain.-The-BP-is-92/50-and-a-heart-rate-of-
92/min,-non-labored-respiratory-rate-is-14-breaths/min-and-the-pulse-O2-is-97%.-What-
assessment-step-is-most-important-now?---Obtaining-a-12-lead-ECG.
What-is-the-preferred-method-of-access-for-epi-administration-during-cardiac-arrest-in-
most-pts?---Peripheral-IV
An-AED-does-not-promptly-analyze-a-rythm.-What-is-your-next-step?---Begin-chest-
compressions.
You-have-completed-2-min-of-CPR.-The-ECG-monitor-displays-the-lead-below-(PEA)-and-
the-pt.-has-no-pulse.-You-partner-resumes-chest-compressions-and-an-IV-is-in-place.-
What-management-step-is-your-next-priority?---Administer-1mg-of-epinepherine
During-a-pause-in-CPR,-you-see-a-narrow-complex-rythm-on-the-monitor.-The-pt.-has-no-
pulse.-What-is-the-next-action?---Resume-compressions
What-is-acommon-but-sometimes-fatal-mistake-in-cardiac-arrest-management?---
Prolonged-interruptions-in-chest-compressions.
Which-action-is-a-componant-of-high-quality-chest-comressions?---Allowing-complete-
chest-recoil
, Which-action-increases-the-chance-of-successful-conversion-of-ventricular-fibrillation?---
Providing-quality-compressions-immediately-before-a-defibrillation-attempt.
Which-situation-BEST-describes-PEA?---Sinus-rythm-without-a-pulse
What-is-the-best-strategy-for-perfoming-high-quality-CPR-on-a-pt.with-an-advanced-airway-
in-place?---Provide-continuous-chest-compressionswithout-pauses-and-10-ventilations-
per-minute.
3-min-after-witnessing-a-cardiac-arrest,-one-member-of-your-team-inserts-an-ET-tube-
while-another-performs-continuous-chest-comressions.-During-subsequent-ventilation,-
you-notice-the-presence-of-a-wavefom-on-the-capnogrophy-screen-and-a-PET-CO2-of-8-
mm-Hg.-What-is-the-significance-of-this-finding?---Chest-compressions-may-not-be-
effective.
The-use-of-quantitative-capnography-in-intubated-pt's-does-what?---Allows-for-monitoring-
CPR-quality
For-the-past-25-min,-EMS-crews-have-attempted-resuscitation-of-a-pt-who-originally-
presented-with-V-FIB.-After-1st-shock,-the-ECG-screen-displayed-asystole-which-has-
persisted-despite-2-doses-of-epi,-a-fluid-bolus,-and-high-quality-CPR.-What-is-your-next-
treatment?---Consider-terminating-resuscitive-efforts-after-consulting-medical-control.
Which-is-a-safe-and-effective-practice-within-the-defibrillation-sequence?---Be-sure-O2-is-
NOT-blowing-over-the-pt's-chest-during-shock.
During-your-assessment,-your-pt-suddenly-loses-consciousness.-After-calling-for-help-
and-determining-that-the-pt.-is-not-breathing,-you-are-unsure-whether-the-pt.-has-a-pulse.-
What-is-your-next-action?---Begin-chest-compressions.
What-is-an-advantage-of-using-hands-free-d-fib-pads-instead-of-d-fib-paddles?---Hands-
free-allows-for-more-rapid-d-fib.
What-action-is-recommended-to-help-minimize-interruptions-in-chest-compressions-
during-CPR?---Continue-CPR-while-charging-the-defibrillator.
Which-action-is-included-in-the-BLS-survey?---Early-defibrillation
Which-drug-and-dose-are-recommended-for-the-management-of-a-pt.-in-refractory-V-
FIB?---Amioderone-300mg
What-is-the-appropriate-intervalfor-an-interruption-in-chest-compressions?---10-seconds-
or-less
Which-of-the-following-is-a-sign-of-effective-CPR?---PETCO2-=-or->-10mm-Hg
