ACLS TEST BANK 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
AND EXAM SCRIPT FULL SOLUTION
▶ What is the primary window for the administration of fibrinolytic therapy,
timed from the onset of symptoms Answer: 3 hours
▶ In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? Answer:
Hypotension
▶ A patient in stable narrow-complex tachycardia with a peripheral IV in
place is refractory to the first dose of adenosine. Which dose would you
administer next? Answer: 12 mg
▶ A 57- year old women has palpitations, chest discomfort, and
tachycardia. The monitor shows a regular wide-complex QRS at a rate of
180. She becomes diaphoretic and her blood pressure is 80/66. What
should you do? Answer: Perform electrical cardioversion
▶ A patient is in cardiac arrest Ventricular fibrillation has been refractory to
a second shock. Which drug should be administered first? Answer:
Epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO
▶ A patient is in pulseless Ventricular tachycardia. Two shocks and 1 dose
of epinephrine have been given. Which drug should be Answer:
Amiodarone 300 mg
▶ A patient has been resuscitated from cardiac arrest. During post ROSC
treatment, the patient becomes unresponsive, with a polymorphic
ventricular tachycardia on the monitor. Which action is indicated? Answer:
Give an immediate unsynchronized high-energy shock (defibrillation dose)
▶ What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be
selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature
management after cardiac arrest? Answer: 32-36 degrees C
AND EXAM SCRIPT FULL SOLUTION
▶ What is the primary window for the administration of fibrinolytic therapy,
timed from the onset of symptoms Answer: 3 hours
▶ In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? Answer:
Hypotension
▶ A patient in stable narrow-complex tachycardia with a peripheral IV in
place is refractory to the first dose of adenosine. Which dose would you
administer next? Answer: 12 mg
▶ A 57- year old women has palpitations, chest discomfort, and
tachycardia. The monitor shows a regular wide-complex QRS at a rate of
180. She becomes diaphoretic and her blood pressure is 80/66. What
should you do? Answer: Perform electrical cardioversion
▶ A patient is in cardiac arrest Ventricular fibrillation has been refractory to
a second shock. Which drug should be administered first? Answer:
Epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO
▶ A patient is in pulseless Ventricular tachycardia. Two shocks and 1 dose
of epinephrine have been given. Which drug should be Answer:
Amiodarone 300 mg
▶ A patient has been resuscitated from cardiac arrest. During post ROSC
treatment, the patient becomes unresponsive, with a polymorphic
ventricular tachycardia on the monitor. Which action is indicated? Answer:
Give an immediate unsynchronized high-energy shock (defibrillation dose)
▶ What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be
selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature
management after cardiac arrest? Answer: 32-36 degrees C
