ACLS WRITTEN EXAM 2026 NEWEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the appropriate interval for an interruption in chest
compressions? Correct Answer 10 seconds or less
Which of the following is a sign of effective CPR? Correct
Answer PETCO2 ≥10 mm Hg
What is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team
(MET) or rapid response team (RRT)? Correct Answer
Identifying and treating early clinical deterioration.
Which action improves the quality of chest compressions
delivered during a resuscitation attempt? Correct Answer
Switch providers about every 2 minutes or every 5
compression cycles.
What is the appropriate ventilation strategy for an adult in
respiratory arrest with a pulse rate of 80/min? Correct
Answer 1 breath every 5-6 seconds
A patient presents to the emergency department with new
onset of dizziness and fatigue. On examination, the
patient's heart rate is 35/min, the blood pressure is 70/50
mm Hg, the respiratory rate is 22 breaths/min, and the
oxygen saturation is 95%. What is the appropriate first
medication? Correct Answer Atropine 0.5mg
,A patient with dizziness and shortness of breath with a
sinus bradycardia of 40/min. The initial atropine dose was
ineffective, and your monitor/defibrillator is not equipped
with a transcutaneous pacemaker. What is the appropriate
dose of dopamine for this patient? Correct Answer 2 to 10
mcg/kg per minute
A patient has sudden onset of dizziness. The patient's
heart rate is 180/min, blood pressure is 110/70 mm Hg,
respiratory rate is 18 breaths/min, and pulse oximetry
reading is 98% on room air. The lead II ECG is shown
below: Correct Answer Vagal manuever.
A monitored patient in the ICU developed a sudden onset
of narrow-complex tachycardia at a rate of 220/min. The
patient's blood pressure is 128/58 mm Hg, the PETCO2 is
38 mm Hg, and the pulse oximetry reading is 98%. There
is vascular access at the left internal jugular vein, and the
patient has not been given any vasoactive drugs. A 12-
lead ECG confirms a supraventricular tachycardia with no
evidence of ischemia or infarction. The heart rate has not
responded to vagal maneuvers. What is the next
recommended intervention? Correct Answer Adenosine
6mg IV push
You are receiving a radio report from an EMS team en
route with a patient who may be having an acute stroke.
The hospital CT scanner is not working at this time. What
should you do in this situation? Correct Answer Divert the
patient to a hospital 15 minutes away with CT capabilities.
, Choose an appropriate indication to stop or withhold
resuscitative efforts. Correct Answer Evidence of rigor
mortis.
A 49-year-old woman arrives in the emergency
department with persistent epigastric pain. She had been
taking oral antacids for the past 6 hours because she
thought she had heartburn. The initial blood pressure is
118/72 mm Hg, the heart rate is 92/min and regular, the
nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and the
pulse oximetry reading is 96%. Which is the most
appropriate intervention to perform next? Correct Answer
Obtain a 12 lead ECG.
A patient in respiratory failure becomes apneic but
continues to have a strong pulse. The heart rate is
dropping rapidly and now shows a sinus bradycardia at a
rate of 30/min. What intervention has the highest priority?
Correct Answer Simple airway manuevers and assisted
ventilations.
What is the appropriate procedure for endotracheal tube
suctioning after the appropriate catheter is selected?
Correct Answer Suction during withdrawal but for no
longer than 10 seconds.
While treating a patient with dizziness, a blood pressure of
68/30 mm Hg, and cool, clammy skin, you see this lead II
ECG rhythm:What is the first intervention ? Correct
Answer Atropine 0.5mg
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the appropriate interval for an interruption in chest
compressions? Correct Answer 10 seconds or less
Which of the following is a sign of effective CPR? Correct
Answer PETCO2 ≥10 mm Hg
What is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team
(MET) or rapid response team (RRT)? Correct Answer
Identifying and treating early clinical deterioration.
Which action improves the quality of chest compressions
delivered during a resuscitation attempt? Correct Answer
Switch providers about every 2 minutes or every 5
compression cycles.
What is the appropriate ventilation strategy for an adult in
respiratory arrest with a pulse rate of 80/min? Correct
Answer 1 breath every 5-6 seconds
A patient presents to the emergency department with new
onset of dizziness and fatigue. On examination, the
patient's heart rate is 35/min, the blood pressure is 70/50
mm Hg, the respiratory rate is 22 breaths/min, and the
oxygen saturation is 95%. What is the appropriate first
medication? Correct Answer Atropine 0.5mg
,A patient with dizziness and shortness of breath with a
sinus bradycardia of 40/min. The initial atropine dose was
ineffective, and your monitor/defibrillator is not equipped
with a transcutaneous pacemaker. What is the appropriate
dose of dopamine for this patient? Correct Answer 2 to 10
mcg/kg per minute
A patient has sudden onset of dizziness. The patient's
heart rate is 180/min, blood pressure is 110/70 mm Hg,
respiratory rate is 18 breaths/min, and pulse oximetry
reading is 98% on room air. The lead II ECG is shown
below: Correct Answer Vagal manuever.
A monitored patient in the ICU developed a sudden onset
of narrow-complex tachycardia at a rate of 220/min. The
patient's blood pressure is 128/58 mm Hg, the PETCO2 is
38 mm Hg, and the pulse oximetry reading is 98%. There
is vascular access at the left internal jugular vein, and the
patient has not been given any vasoactive drugs. A 12-
lead ECG confirms a supraventricular tachycardia with no
evidence of ischemia or infarction. The heart rate has not
responded to vagal maneuvers. What is the next
recommended intervention? Correct Answer Adenosine
6mg IV push
You are receiving a radio report from an EMS team en
route with a patient who may be having an acute stroke.
The hospital CT scanner is not working at this time. What
should you do in this situation? Correct Answer Divert the
patient to a hospital 15 minutes away with CT capabilities.
, Choose an appropriate indication to stop or withhold
resuscitative efforts. Correct Answer Evidence of rigor
mortis.
A 49-year-old woman arrives in the emergency
department with persistent epigastric pain. She had been
taking oral antacids for the past 6 hours because she
thought she had heartburn. The initial blood pressure is
118/72 mm Hg, the heart rate is 92/min and regular, the
nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and the
pulse oximetry reading is 96%. Which is the most
appropriate intervention to perform next? Correct Answer
Obtain a 12 lead ECG.
A patient in respiratory failure becomes apneic but
continues to have a strong pulse. The heart rate is
dropping rapidly and now shows a sinus bradycardia at a
rate of 30/min. What intervention has the highest priority?
Correct Answer Simple airway manuevers and assisted
ventilations.
What is the appropriate procedure for endotracheal tube
suctioning after the appropriate catheter is selected?
Correct Answer Suction during withdrawal but for no
longer than 10 seconds.
While treating a patient with dizziness, a blood pressure of
68/30 mm Hg, and cool, clammy skin, you see this lead II
ECG rhythm:What is the first intervention ? Correct
Answer Atropine 0.5mg
