ACLS Questions & Answers 2024
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. to assess CPR quality, what should you
do? ✔✔monitor the patients PETCO2
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden Cardiac Arrest
who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? ✔✔coronary reperfusion capable
Medical Center
what sign is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? ✔✔agonal gasps
To properly ventilate a patient with a reproof using rhythm, how often should you squeeze the
bag? ✔✔once every 5 to 6 seconds
in addition to clinical assessment, what is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor
correct placement of an endotracheal tube? ✔✔continuous waveform capnography
you are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms have started 2 hours ago.
, ACLS Questions & Answers 2024
The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any
contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy what treatment is best for this patient? ✔✔start
fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
what is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and maintained
constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest? ✔✔32 - 36 degrees
Celsius
what is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory
ventricular fibrillation? ✔✔300 mg
what is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or a rapid response team?
✔✔improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration.
what is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? ✔✔resume CPR, starting with
chest compressions