ACLS: FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - Answer- C) Second-degree type II 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? - Answer- A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2 3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - Answer- D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center 4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? - Answer- C) Agonal gasps 5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - Answer- B) Second-degree atrioventricular block type I 6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? - Answer- B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds. 7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? - Answer- C) Continuous waveform capnography 8. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is the best for this patient? - Answer- B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible. 9. Which best describes this rhythm? - Answer- D) Third-degree atrioventricular block. 10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and maintained