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Written Test-Aha ACLS Exam
2026|Comprehensive Questions
And Answers
You receiving a radio report from an EMS team enroute with a pt. who may be
having a stroke. The hospital CT scanner is broken. What should you do? - correct-
answer-Divert the pt. to a hospital 15 min away with CT capabilities.
Foundational Facts: Stroke Centers and Stroke Units
Choose an appropriate inidication to stop or withhold resuscitive efforts. -
correct- answer-Evidence of rigor mortis.
A 49 y/ofmaile arrives in the ER with persistant epigastric pain. She has been
taking antacids PO for the past 6 hours because she she had heartburn. BP is
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118/72, heart rate is 92/min, resp. rate is 14 non-labored and O2 sat is 96%. What
is the most appropriate next action? - correct- answer-Obtain a 12 lead ECG.
A pt. in respiratory failure becomes apneic but contineues to have a strong pulse.
The heart rate is dropping paridly and now shows a sinus brady rate at 30/min.
What intervention has the highest priority? - correct- answer-Simple airway
manuevers and assisted ventilations.
What is the appropriate procedure for ET suctioning after the catheter is
selected? - correct- answer-Suction during withdrawl, but not for longer than 10
seconds.
While treating a stable pt for dizziness, a BP of 68/30, cool and clammy, you see a
brady rythm on the ECG. How do you treat this? - correct- answer-Atropine 0.5mg
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A 68 y/o female pt. experienced a sudden onset of right arm weakness. BP is
140/90, pulse is 78/min, resp rate is non-labored 14/min, 02 sat is 97%. Lead 2 in
the ECG shows a sinus rythm. What would be your next action? - correct- answer-
Cinncinati Stroke Scale
You are transporting a pt. with a positive stroke assessment. BP is 138, pulse is
80/min, resp rate is 12/min, 02 sat is 95% room air. Glucose levels are normal and
the ECG shows a sinus rythm. What is next. - correct- answer-Head CT scan
What is the proper ventilation rate for a pt. in cardiac arrest who has an advanced
airway in place? - correct- answer-8-10 breaths per minute
A 62 y/o male pt. in the ER says his heart is beating fast. No chest pain or SOB. BP
is 142/98, pulse rate is 200/min, reps rate is 14/min, O2 sats are 95 at room air.
What should be the next evaluation? - correct- answer-Obtain a 12 lead ECG.
Written Test-Aha ACLS Exam
2026|Comprehensive Questions
And Answers
You receiving a radio report from an EMS team enroute with a pt. who may be
having a stroke. The hospital CT scanner is broken. What should you do? - correct-
answer-Divert the pt. to a hospital 15 min away with CT capabilities.
Foundational Facts: Stroke Centers and Stroke Units
Choose an appropriate inidication to stop or withhold resuscitive efforts. -
correct- answer-Evidence of rigor mortis.
A 49 y/ofmaile arrives in the ER with persistant epigastric pain. She has been
taking antacids PO for the past 6 hours because she she had heartburn. BP is
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118/72, heart rate is 92/min, resp. rate is 14 non-labored and O2 sat is 96%. What
is the most appropriate next action? - correct- answer-Obtain a 12 lead ECG.
A pt. in respiratory failure becomes apneic but contineues to have a strong pulse.
The heart rate is dropping paridly and now shows a sinus brady rate at 30/min.
What intervention has the highest priority? - correct- answer-Simple airway
manuevers and assisted ventilations.
What is the appropriate procedure for ET suctioning after the catheter is
selected? - correct- answer-Suction during withdrawl, but not for longer than 10
seconds.
While treating a stable pt for dizziness, a BP of 68/30, cool and clammy, you see a
brady rythm on the ECG. How do you treat this? - correct- answer-Atropine 0.5mg
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A 68 y/o female pt. experienced a sudden onset of right arm weakness. BP is
140/90, pulse is 78/min, resp rate is non-labored 14/min, 02 sat is 97%. Lead 2 in
the ECG shows a sinus rythm. What would be your next action? - correct- answer-
Cinncinati Stroke Scale
You are transporting a pt. with a positive stroke assessment. BP is 138, pulse is
80/min, resp rate is 12/min, 02 sat is 95% room air. Glucose levels are normal and
the ECG shows a sinus rythm. What is next. - correct- answer-Head CT scan
What is the proper ventilation rate for a pt. in cardiac arrest who has an advanced
airway in place? - correct- answer-8-10 breaths per minute
A 62 y/o male pt. in the ER says his heart is beating fast. No chest pain or SOB. BP
is 142/98, pulse rate is 200/min, reps rate is 14/min, O2 sats are 95 at room air.
What should be the next evaluation? - correct- answer-Obtain a 12 lead ECG.
