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ACLS POST VERIFIED EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027 COMPLETE
500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION||
SURE PASS!!!
6. What survival advantages does CPR provide to a patient in
ventricular fibrillation?


Increases the defibrillation threshold
Directly restores an organized rhythm
Opposes the harmful effects of epinephrine
Produces a small amount of blood flow to the heart - ANSWER-
Produces a small amount of blood flow to the heart


7. What is the recommended compression rate for performing
CPR?


60 to 80 per minute
80 to 100 per minute
About 100 per minute
At least 100 per minute - ANSWER-At least 100 per minute

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8. EMS personnel arrive to find a patient in cardiac arrest.
Bystanders are performing CPR. After attaching a cardiac
monitor, the responder observes the following rhythm strip.
What is the most important early intervention?


Defibrillation
Endotrachealintubation
Epinephrine administration
Antiarrhythmic administration - ANSWER-Defibrillation


9. A patient remains in ventricular fibrillation despite 1 shock
and 2 minutes of continuous CPR. The next intervention is to


administer amiodarone.
administer a second shock.
administer epinephrine.
insert an advanced airway. - ANSWER-administer a second
shock.


10. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation
attempt?

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Open the patient's airway.
Determine if a carotid pulse is present.
Check the ECG for evidence of a rhythm.
Begin CPR, starting with chest compressions. - ANSWER-Begin
CPR, starting with chest compressions.


11. Which of the following is the recommended first choice for
establishing intravenous access during the attempted
resuscitation of a patient in cardiac arrest?


Subclavian vein
Antecubital vein
Intraosseous line
Internal jugular vein - ANSWER-Antecubital vein


12. What is the recommended first intravenous dose of
amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?


1mg
1 mg/kg
1 mEq/kg

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300 mg - ANSWER-300 mg


13. IV/IO drug administration during CPR should be


given rapidly during compressions.
administered slowly during the pause for a pulse check.
given by infusion.
given before any defibrillation attempts. - ANSWER-given
rapidly during compressions.


14. How often should the team leader switch chest compressors
during a resuscitation attempt?


Every minute
Every 2 minutes
Every 3 minutes
Every 4 minutes - ANSWER-Every 2 minutes


15. Which finding is a sign of ineffective CPR?


PETCO2 <10 mm Hg

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