ACLS QUIZ 2024 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWER
EMS dispatchers who recognize ACS symptoms should instruct patients to: - Answer-
Take aspirin
Longest acceptable delay in chest compressions - Answer-10 seconds
Persistent hypotension in a patient paced at an adjusted rate of 75/minute - Answer-
Other underlying cause for hypotension
Effective resuscitation requires an integrated response known as: - Answer-A system of
care
Intervention that may be helpful in cardiac arrest patient with hypokalemia - Answer-
Magnesium sulfate
Appropriate tidal volume with bag valve mask ventilation - Answer-600 mL
Goal for PCI after arrival to hospital - Answer-90 minutes
Most common cause of upper airway obstruction in unconscious patient - Answer-Loss
of tone in throat muscles
ABCD of BLS primary survey - Answer-Airway, breathing, circulation, defibrillation
ABCD of ACLS secondary survey - Answer-Airway, breathing, circulation, differential
diagnosis
Risks associated with hyperventilation - Answer-Increased intrathoracic pressure,
leading to decreased venous return/cardiac output
Target oxygen saturation - Answer-90%
Most commonly used method for providing positive-pressure ventilation - Answer-Bag-
mask ventilation
*A rigid catheter type is more effective than a soft catheter type when suctioning the
oropharynx.* - Answer-
Energy setting for monophasic defibrillator - Answer-360 J
Two most easily reversible causes of PEA - Answer-Hypoxia and hypoglycemia
, Cardiac arrest rhythm associated with no discernible electrical activity on ECG -
Answer-Asystole
Which of the following is not a recommended agent to be administered to patients under
evaluation for ACS?
Morphine
Epinephrine
Aspirin
Nitroglycerin - Answer-Which of the following is not a recommended agent to be
administered to patients under evaluation for ACS?
Morphine
*Epinephrine*
Aspirin
Nitroglycerin
Standard treatment procedure for patients with STEMI - Answer-Reperfusion therapy
Rhythm disorder with a heart rate less than 60 bpm - Answer-Bradycardia
Which of the following is an adverse sign of bradycardia?
Congestive heart failure
Hypertension
Chest pain
Impaired speech - Answer-Which of the following is an adverse sign of bradycardia?
*Congestive heart failure*
Hypertension
Chest pain
Impaired speech
Indications for transcutaneous pacing (TCP) - Answer-Standby pacing, bradycardia with
escape rhythms, hemodynamically significant bradyarrhythmia
Rhythm disorder with a heart rate greater than 100 bpm - Answer-Tachyarrythmia
Which of the following is a recommended agent to be administered to patients under
evaluation for unstable tachycardia?
No agents are recommended
Morphine
Oxygen
CORRECT ANSWER
EMS dispatchers who recognize ACS symptoms should instruct patients to: - Answer-
Take aspirin
Longest acceptable delay in chest compressions - Answer-10 seconds
Persistent hypotension in a patient paced at an adjusted rate of 75/minute - Answer-
Other underlying cause for hypotension
Effective resuscitation requires an integrated response known as: - Answer-A system of
care
Intervention that may be helpful in cardiac arrest patient with hypokalemia - Answer-
Magnesium sulfate
Appropriate tidal volume with bag valve mask ventilation - Answer-600 mL
Goal for PCI after arrival to hospital - Answer-90 minutes
Most common cause of upper airway obstruction in unconscious patient - Answer-Loss
of tone in throat muscles
ABCD of BLS primary survey - Answer-Airway, breathing, circulation, defibrillation
ABCD of ACLS secondary survey - Answer-Airway, breathing, circulation, differential
diagnosis
Risks associated with hyperventilation - Answer-Increased intrathoracic pressure,
leading to decreased venous return/cardiac output
Target oxygen saturation - Answer-90%
Most commonly used method for providing positive-pressure ventilation - Answer-Bag-
mask ventilation
*A rigid catheter type is more effective than a soft catheter type when suctioning the
oropharynx.* - Answer-
Energy setting for monophasic defibrillator - Answer-360 J
Two most easily reversible causes of PEA - Answer-Hypoxia and hypoglycemia
, Cardiac arrest rhythm associated with no discernible electrical activity on ECG -
Answer-Asystole
Which of the following is not a recommended agent to be administered to patients under
evaluation for ACS?
Morphine
Epinephrine
Aspirin
Nitroglycerin - Answer-Which of the following is not a recommended agent to be
administered to patients under evaluation for ACS?
Morphine
*Epinephrine*
Aspirin
Nitroglycerin
Standard treatment procedure for patients with STEMI - Answer-Reperfusion therapy
Rhythm disorder with a heart rate less than 60 bpm - Answer-Bradycardia
Which of the following is an adverse sign of bradycardia?
Congestive heart failure
Hypertension
Chest pain
Impaired speech - Answer-Which of the following is an adverse sign of bradycardia?
*Congestive heart failure*
Hypertension
Chest pain
Impaired speech
Indications for transcutaneous pacing (TCP) - Answer-Standby pacing, bradycardia with
escape rhythms, hemodynamically significant bradyarrhythmia
Rhythm disorder with a heart rate greater than 100 bpm - Answer-Tachyarrythmia
Which of the following is a recommended agent to be administered to patients under
evaluation for unstable tachycardia?
No agents are recommended
Morphine
Oxygen
