ACLS: FINAL TEST Questions and Answers
with Expert Explanation (2026/2027
Update) Complete A+
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - correct answer C)
Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality,
which should you do? - correct answer A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden
cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - correct answer
D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive
patient? - correct answer C) Agonal gasps
, 5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - correct answer B)
Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze
the bag? - correct answer B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.
7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and
monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? - correct answer C) Continuous
waveform capnography
8. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2
hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does not
have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is the best for this
patient? - correct answer B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
with Expert Explanation (2026/2027
Update) Complete A+
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - correct answer C)
Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality,
which should you do? - correct answer A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden
cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - correct answer
D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive
patient? - correct answer C) Agonal gasps
, 5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - correct answer B)
Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze
the bag? - correct answer B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.
7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and
monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? - correct answer C) Continuous
waveform capnography
8. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2
hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does not
have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is the best for this
patient? - correct answer B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
