AHA ACLS Post-test Questions and
Answers with Expert Explanation
(2026/2027 Update) Complete A+ Guide
A patient is being resuscitated in a very noisy environment, A team member thinks he
heard an order for 500 mg of amiodarone IV. Which is the best response from the team
member? - correct answer "I have an order to give 500 mg of amiodarone IV. Is this
correct?"
A team member is unable to perform an assigned task because it is beyond the team
member's scope of practice. What action should the team member take? - correct
answer Ask for a new task or role
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which
should you do? - correct answer Monitor the patient's PETCO2
,Which best describes this rhythm? - correct answer Third-degree atrioventricular
block
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 mm Hg, 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 Unstable supraventricular
tachycardia
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 32°C to 36°C
, What is the minimum systolic blood pressure one should attempt to achieve with fluid
administration or vasoactive agents in a hypotensive post-cardiac arrest patient who
achieves return of spontaneous
circulation? - correct answer 90 mm Hg
A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today, he is in
severe distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic,
and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40 mm Hg,
respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation is 89% on room air.
When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then
quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. On the basis of this patient's initial
presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac arrest? - correct
answer Acute coronary syndrome
Answers with Expert Explanation
(2026/2027 Update) Complete A+ Guide
A patient is being resuscitated in a very noisy environment, A team member thinks he
heard an order for 500 mg of amiodarone IV. Which is the best response from the team
member? - correct answer "I have an order to give 500 mg of amiodarone IV. Is this
correct?"
A team member is unable to perform an assigned task because it is beyond the team
member's scope of practice. What action should the team member take? - correct
answer Ask for a new task or role
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which
should you do? - correct answer Monitor the patient's PETCO2
,Which best describes this rhythm? - correct answer Third-degree atrioventricular
block
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 mm Hg, 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 Unstable supraventricular
tachycardia
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 32°C to 36°C
, What is the minimum systolic blood pressure one should attempt to achieve with fluid
administration or vasoactive agents in a hypotensive post-cardiac arrest patient who
achieves return of spontaneous
circulation? - correct answer 90 mm Hg
A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today, he is in
severe distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic,
and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40 mm Hg,
respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation is 89% on room air.
When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then
quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. On the basis of this patient's initial
presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac arrest? - correct
answer Acute coronary syndrome
