ACLS: FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
- ............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? - ............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? - ............ANSWER..........D) Coronary reperfusion-capable
medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive patient? - ............ANSWER..........C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
- ............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? - ............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?
- ............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?
- ............ANSWER..........B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? - ............ANSWER..........D) Third-
degree atrioventricular block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be
selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature
management after cardiac arrest? - ............ANSWER..........C) 32 to 36
Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a
patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?
- ............ANSWER..........D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response
team? - ............ANSWER..........B) Improving patient outcomes by
identifying and treating early clinical deterioration.
13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
- ............ANSWER..........D) Resume CPR, starting with chest
compressions
14. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According
to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed
ANSWERS
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
- ............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? - ............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? - ............ANSWER..........D) Coronary reperfusion-capable
medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive patient? - ............ANSWER..........C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
- ............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? - ............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?
- ............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?
- ............ANSWER..........B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? - ............ANSWER..........D) Third-
degree atrioventricular block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be
selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature
management after cardiac arrest? - ............ANSWER..........C) 32 to 36
Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a
patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?
- ............ANSWER..........D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response
team? - ............ANSWER..........B) Improving patient outcomes by
identifying and treating early clinical deterioration.
13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
- ............ANSWER..........D) Resume CPR, starting with chest
compressions
14. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According
to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed
