ACLS Post Test Questions and Answers
with Expert Explanation (2026/2027
Update) Complete A+ Guide
A 45M has coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today, he is in severe distress &
crushing chest discomfort. he is pale, diaphoretic, & cool to the touch. His radial pulse
is very weak. Blood pressure is 64/40 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 28 bpm & O2 is 89%.
cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which quickly changed to v-
fib. what would you have done first if the patient had not gone into v-fib?
a. give atropine 1mg
b. establish IV
c. do a 12 lead
d. performed synchronized cardioversion - correct answer performed synchronized
cardioversion
,During post-cardiac arrest, which is recommended duration of targeted temp.
management after reaching the correct temperature range?
a. at least 24 hours
b. 0-8 hour
c. at least 36 hours
d. at least 48 hours - correct answer at least 24 hours
which is the primary purpose of medical emergency team or rapid response team?
a. provide diagnostic consultation to emergency department patients
b. provide online consultation to EMS personnel
c. improving patient outcomes by identifying & treating early clinical deterioration
d. improving care for patients admitted to critical care units - correct answer c.
improving patient outcomes by identifying & treating early clinical deterioration
, A patient is respiratory distress, 70/50, presents with lead 2 ECG shown. appropriate
treatment?
a. defibrillation
b. perform synchronized cardioversion
c. administering adenosine 6mg IV pust
d. perform vagal maneuvers - correct answer performing synchronized cardioversion
which of these tests should be performed for a patient w/ suspected stroke w/in 25
mins of hospital arrival?
a. coagulation studies
b. cardiac enzymes
c. noncontrast CT scan of the head
d. 12 lead ECG - correct answer non-contrast CT scan of the head
with Expert Explanation (2026/2027
Update) Complete A+ Guide
A 45M has coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today, he is in severe distress &
crushing chest discomfort. he is pale, diaphoretic, & cool to the touch. His radial pulse
is very weak. Blood pressure is 64/40 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 28 bpm & O2 is 89%.
cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which quickly changed to v-
fib. what would you have done first if the patient had not gone into v-fib?
a. give atropine 1mg
b. establish IV
c. do a 12 lead
d. performed synchronized cardioversion - correct answer performed synchronized
cardioversion
,During post-cardiac arrest, which is recommended duration of targeted temp.
management after reaching the correct temperature range?
a. at least 24 hours
b. 0-8 hour
c. at least 36 hours
d. at least 48 hours - correct answer at least 24 hours
which is the primary purpose of medical emergency team or rapid response team?
a. provide diagnostic consultation to emergency department patients
b. provide online consultation to EMS personnel
c. improving patient outcomes by identifying & treating early clinical deterioration
d. improving care for patients admitted to critical care units - correct answer c.
improving patient outcomes by identifying & treating early clinical deterioration
, A patient is respiratory distress, 70/50, presents with lead 2 ECG shown. appropriate
treatment?
a. defibrillation
b. perform synchronized cardioversion
c. administering adenosine 6mg IV pust
d. perform vagal maneuvers - correct answer performing synchronized cardioversion
which of these tests should be performed for a patient w/ suspected stroke w/in 25
mins of hospital arrival?
a. coagulation studies
b. cardiac enzymes
c. noncontrast CT scan of the head
d. 12 lead ECG - correct answer non-contrast CT scan of the head
