AMERICAN RED CROSS ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT EXAM LATEST 2026
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027)
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What is the subsequent dose of amiodarone for a patient in cardiac arrest? - Answers -150 mg
A 32-year-old patient (30 weeks' gestation) goes into cardiac arrest. The fundus is above the
umbilicus. How can team members maximize the effectiveness of chest compressions for this
patient? - Answers -Position the patient in the supine position and provide manual left uterine
displacement
A 28-year-old patient (27 weeks' gestation) was admitted to the intensive care unit for
treatment of pneumonia-related sepsis. The patient goes into cardiac arrest. When should
resuscitative cesarean delivery (RCD) be performed? - Answers -Within 5 minutes from the time
of arrest
A post-cardiac arrest patient who experienced in-hospital cardiac arrest is unable to follow
verbal commands. Which interventions would be appropriate for this patient? Select all correct
options that apply. - Answers -Obtain brain imaging
Initiate targeted temperature management (TTM)
Establish EEG monitoring
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,Current recommendations suggest that hypotension should be treated in a post-cardiac arrest
patient when the systolic blood pressure is less than 90 mmHg or the mean arterial pressure
(MAP) is less than: - Answers -65 mmHg
After delivering three shocks, the team leader orders the administration of amiodarone to a
patient in cardiac arrest. What is the dose? - Answers -300 mg
The underlying cause of primary pulseless electrical activity (PEA) can be related to inadequate
volume, impaired myocardial contractility or both.
True or False - Answers -True
What initial interventions are appropriate for the initial stabilization of a patient who has
achieved return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)? - Answers -Ensure adequate perfusion
Support ventilations to keep carbon dioxide levels in physiologic range
Place an endotracheal tube; if endotracheal tube already in place, confirm proper position and
patency
A patient in cardiac arrest has received one dose of lidocaine. What dosage should the patient
receive the next time lidocaine is administered? - Answers -0.5 to 0.75 mg/kg
Which of the following rhythms are shockable? - Answers -Pulseless ventricular tachycardia
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,Ventricular fibrillation
Which of the following are reversible causes of cardiac arrest? - Answers -Hypoxia
Hypokalemia
Acidosis
Hyperkalemia
When should decision-making related to continuation or withdrawal of life-sustaining
treatments for a patient who remains comatose after cardiac arrest take place? - Answers -No
earlier than 72 hours after the patient achieves return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and
normothermia
In what instances might extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) be an appropriate
intervention for a patient in cardiac arrest? - Answers -Hypothermia
Pulmonary embolism
Drug overdose
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, Your patient is in cardiac arrest and the monitor is showing the following rhythm. Identify the
rhythm. - Answers -See images in documents
Which of the following rhythm strips is showing pulseless electrical activity (PEA)? - Answers -
See images in documents
What are causes of cardiac arrest in a pregnant patient? - Answers -Fever
Eclampsia
Anesthesia
A post-cardiac arrest patient has a systolic blood pressure of less than 90 mmHg. What
interventions should be considered next? - Answers -1- to 2-L intravenous (IV) isotonic
crystalloid fluid bolus
Mechanical circulatory support
Vasopressor infusion with epinephrine (2-10 mcg/min)
A patient in cardiac arrest with a nonshockable rhythm is receiving high-quality CPR. When
should compressions be paused to conduct a rhythm check? - Answers -Every 2 minutes
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UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027)
|A+ GRADED |GUARANTEED PASS
What is the subsequent dose of amiodarone for a patient in cardiac arrest? - Answers -150 mg
A 32-year-old patient (30 weeks' gestation) goes into cardiac arrest. The fundus is above the
umbilicus. How can team members maximize the effectiveness of chest compressions for this
patient? - Answers -Position the patient in the supine position and provide manual left uterine
displacement
A 28-year-old patient (27 weeks' gestation) was admitted to the intensive care unit for
treatment of pneumonia-related sepsis. The patient goes into cardiac arrest. When should
resuscitative cesarean delivery (RCD) be performed? - Answers -Within 5 minutes from the time
of arrest
A post-cardiac arrest patient who experienced in-hospital cardiac arrest is unable to follow
verbal commands. Which interventions would be appropriate for this patient? Select all correct
options that apply. - Answers -Obtain brain imaging
Initiate targeted temperature management (TTM)
Establish EEG monitoring
1|Page
,Current recommendations suggest that hypotension should be treated in a post-cardiac arrest
patient when the systolic blood pressure is less than 90 mmHg or the mean arterial pressure
(MAP) is less than: - Answers -65 mmHg
After delivering three shocks, the team leader orders the administration of amiodarone to a
patient in cardiac arrest. What is the dose? - Answers -300 mg
The underlying cause of primary pulseless electrical activity (PEA) can be related to inadequate
volume, impaired myocardial contractility or both.
True or False - Answers -True
What initial interventions are appropriate for the initial stabilization of a patient who has
achieved return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)? - Answers -Ensure adequate perfusion
Support ventilations to keep carbon dioxide levels in physiologic range
Place an endotracheal tube; if endotracheal tube already in place, confirm proper position and
patency
A patient in cardiac arrest has received one dose of lidocaine. What dosage should the patient
receive the next time lidocaine is administered? - Answers -0.5 to 0.75 mg/kg
Which of the following rhythms are shockable? - Answers -Pulseless ventricular tachycardia
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,Ventricular fibrillation
Which of the following are reversible causes of cardiac arrest? - Answers -Hypoxia
Hypokalemia
Acidosis
Hyperkalemia
When should decision-making related to continuation or withdrawal of life-sustaining
treatments for a patient who remains comatose after cardiac arrest take place? - Answers -No
earlier than 72 hours after the patient achieves return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and
normothermia
In what instances might extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) be an appropriate
intervention for a patient in cardiac arrest? - Answers -Hypothermia
Pulmonary embolism
Drug overdose
3|Page
, Your patient is in cardiac arrest and the monitor is showing the following rhythm. Identify the
rhythm. - Answers -See images in documents
Which of the following rhythm strips is showing pulseless electrical activity (PEA)? - Answers -
See images in documents
What are causes of cardiac arrest in a pregnant patient? - Answers -Fever
Eclampsia
Anesthesia
A post-cardiac arrest patient has a systolic blood pressure of less than 90 mmHg. What
interventions should be considered next? - Answers -1- to 2-L intravenous (IV) isotonic
crystalloid fluid bolus
Mechanical circulatory support
Vasopressor infusion with epinephrine (2-10 mcg/min)
A patient in cardiac arrest with a nonshockable rhythm is receiving high-quality CPR. When
should compressions be paused to conduct a rhythm check? - Answers -Every 2 minutes
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