ACLS HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TEST |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
The latest guidelines for CPR call for continuous at 100-120min and at least 2" deep. Once
intubated, the compressions are continuous and the ventilating team member provides a
breath each 6 seconds. To effectively accomplish this, the team should:
a. Have compressions done by male technicians only
b. Provide team members with leather gloves for compressions
c. Change compressors about every 2 minutes
d. Have the ventilation and compression members rest every 5 minutes
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Change compressors about every 2 minutes
Question 2
Tracheal intubation has just been attempted for a victim of respiratory arrest. During bag
valve ventilation, you have difficulty auscultating lung sounds and the end tidal CO2 (Pet
CO2) reading is "0". Which of the following is the most likely explanation for these
findings?
a. Esophageal Intubation
b. Intubation of the left main bronchus
c. Intubation of the right main bronchus
d. Bilateral tension pneumothorax
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Esophageal Intubation
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,Question 3
An initial pulse check or a pulse check between 2 minute cycles of CPR should take no
longer than
a. 60 seconds
b. 2 minutes
c. 10 seconds
d. There is no limit
CORRECT ANSWER
c. 10 seconds
Question 4
Fibrinolytics may be used to clear blockage in an ischemic stroke. The patient must have
continual neurological assessments, ruled out non stroke causes and a CT scan showing no
bleeding. The key is the symptoms must have STARTED less than?
a. 3 hours ago
b. 30 minutes ago
c. 4.5 days ago
d. There is no limit
CORRECT ANSWER
a. 3 hours ago
Question 5
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, A patient remains in VF after a defibrillation shock, tracheal intubation, CPR, Epinephrine
1mg IV, and another shock. Which of the following drug-dose combinations should this
patient receive next?
a. Amiodarone 300mg
b. Lidocaine 3mg/kg
c. Procainamide 20-50mg/min, up to a total dose of 17mg/kg
d. Magnesium 10g
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Amiodarone 300mg
Question 6
You are part of a team resuscitating a 48 year old patient in ventricular fibrillation. After
delivery of each shock, what should you do?
a. Allow the team leader to analyze the rhythm
b. Check for a pulse, and if no pulse, begin chest compressions
c. Immediately begin CPR, starting with chest compressions
d. Wait for arrival of an ICU team, stopping every 3 minutes to analyze the rhythm
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Immediately begin CPR, starting with chest compressions
Question 7
Which of the following poses the greatest risk during defibrillation?
a. Defibrillating a patient found on a metal floor
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
The latest guidelines for CPR call for continuous at 100-120min and at least 2" deep. Once
intubated, the compressions are continuous and the ventilating team member provides a
breath each 6 seconds. To effectively accomplish this, the team should:
a. Have compressions done by male technicians only
b. Provide team members with leather gloves for compressions
c. Change compressors about every 2 minutes
d. Have the ventilation and compression members rest every 5 minutes
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Change compressors about every 2 minutes
Question 2
Tracheal intubation has just been attempted for a victim of respiratory arrest. During bag
valve ventilation, you have difficulty auscultating lung sounds and the end tidal CO2 (Pet
CO2) reading is "0". Which of the following is the most likely explanation for these
findings?
a. Esophageal Intubation
b. Intubation of the left main bronchus
c. Intubation of the right main bronchus
d. Bilateral tension pneumothorax
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Esophageal Intubation
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,Question 3
An initial pulse check or a pulse check between 2 minute cycles of CPR should take no
longer than
a. 60 seconds
b. 2 minutes
c. 10 seconds
d. There is no limit
CORRECT ANSWER
c. 10 seconds
Question 4
Fibrinolytics may be used to clear blockage in an ischemic stroke. The patient must have
continual neurological assessments, ruled out non stroke causes and a CT scan showing no
bleeding. The key is the symptoms must have STARTED less than?
a. 3 hours ago
b. 30 minutes ago
c. 4.5 days ago
d. There is no limit
CORRECT ANSWER
a. 3 hours ago
Question 5
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, A patient remains in VF after a defibrillation shock, tracheal intubation, CPR, Epinephrine
1mg IV, and another shock. Which of the following drug-dose combinations should this
patient receive next?
a. Amiodarone 300mg
b. Lidocaine 3mg/kg
c. Procainamide 20-50mg/min, up to a total dose of 17mg/kg
d. Magnesium 10g
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Amiodarone 300mg
Question 6
You are part of a team resuscitating a 48 year old patient in ventricular fibrillation. After
delivery of each shock, what should you do?
a. Allow the team leader to analyze the rhythm
b. Check for a pulse, and if no pulse, begin chest compressions
c. Immediately begin CPR, starting with chest compressions
d. Wait for arrival of an ICU team, stopping every 3 minutes to analyze the rhythm
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Immediately begin CPR, starting with chest compressions
Question 7
Which of the following poses the greatest risk during defibrillation?
a. Defibrillating a patient found on a metal floor
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