ACLS POST Test Version 4 A+ Questions
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Update 2026/2027
Question:
A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very
weak, blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is 89% on room air. Despite 2
defib attempt, the patient remains in V- fib. Which drug & dose should be given?
a. lidocaine 1 mg/kg
b. amiodarone 300mg
c. epi 1mg
d. atropine 1 mg.
Answer:
epi 1 mg
Question:
A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very
weak, blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is 89% on room air. despite the
drug provided above & continuous CPR, the patient remains in v-fib. which drug should be given
next?
a. atropine 1mg
b. mag sulfate 1g
c. amiodarone 300mg
d. epi 1 mg.
Answer:
c. amiodarone 300mg
Question:
A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very
, weak, blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is 89% on room air. The
patient has returned of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) & is not able to follow commands. Which
immediate post-cardiac arrest care intervention do you choose for the patient?
a. extubate
b. check glucose
c. give epi
d. initiate targeted temp. management.
Answer:
initiate targeted temperature management
(the guideline no longer has post-arrest optimal glucose level)
Question:
A 45M has coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today, he is in severe distress & crushing
chest discomfort. he is pale, diaphoretic, & cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak. Blood
pressure is 64/40 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 28 bpm & O2 is 89%. cardiac monitor initially showed
ventricular tachycardia, which quickly changed to v-fib. what would you have done first if the
patient had not gone into v-fib?
a. give atropine 1mg
b. establish IV
c. do a 12 lead
d. performed synchronized cardioversion.
Answer:
performed synchronized cardioversion
Question:
During post-cardiac arrest, which is recommended duration of targeted temp. management after
reaching the correct temperature range?
a. at least 24 hours
b. 0-8 hour
c. at least 36 hours
d. at least 48 hours.
Answer:
at least 24 hours
and Answers Verified Solutions Latest
Update 2026/2027
Question:
A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very
weak, blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is 89% on room air. Despite 2
defib attempt, the patient remains in V- fib. Which drug & dose should be given?
a. lidocaine 1 mg/kg
b. amiodarone 300mg
c. epi 1mg
d. atropine 1 mg.
Answer:
epi 1 mg
Question:
A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very
weak, blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is 89% on room air. despite the
drug provided above & continuous CPR, the patient remains in v-fib. which drug should be given
next?
a. atropine 1mg
b. mag sulfate 1g
c. amiodarone 300mg
d. epi 1 mg.
Answer:
c. amiodarone 300mg
Question:
A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very
, weak, blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is 89% on room air. The
patient has returned of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) & is not able to follow commands. Which
immediate post-cardiac arrest care intervention do you choose for the patient?
a. extubate
b. check glucose
c. give epi
d. initiate targeted temp. management.
Answer:
initiate targeted temperature management
(the guideline no longer has post-arrest optimal glucose level)
Question:
A 45M has coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today, he is in severe distress & crushing
chest discomfort. he is pale, diaphoretic, & cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak. Blood
pressure is 64/40 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 28 bpm & O2 is 89%. cardiac monitor initially showed
ventricular tachycardia, which quickly changed to v-fib. what would you have done first if the
patient had not gone into v-fib?
a. give atropine 1mg
b. establish IV
c. do a 12 lead
d. performed synchronized cardioversion.
Answer:
performed synchronized cardioversion
Question:
During post-cardiac arrest, which is recommended duration of targeted temp. management after
reaching the correct temperature range?
a. at least 24 hours
b. 0-8 hour
c. at least 36 hours
d. at least 48 hours.
Answer:
at least 24 hours
