ACLS Exam Version B questions with answers
What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR? - Answer-At least 100 per minute
A patient remains in ventricular fibrillation despite 1 shock and 2 minutes of continuous CPR. The next
intervention is to - Answer-Administer a second shock
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - Answer-Begin CPR, starting with
chest compressions
Which of the following is the recommended first choice for establishing intravenous access during the
attempted resuscitation of a patient in cardiac arrest? - Answer-Antecubital vein
Which is a contraindication to nitroglycerin administration in the management of acute coronary
syndromes? - Answer-Right ventricular infarction and dysfunction
What is the recommended initial intervention for managing hypo-tension in the immediate period after
return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)? - Answer-Administration of IV or IO fluid bolus
Which is an appropriate and important intervention to perform for a patient who achieves ROSC during
and out of hospital resuscitation? - Answer-Transport the patient to a facility capable of performing PCI
, What is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular
fibrillation? - Answer-300 mg
IV/IO drug administration during CPR should be - Answer-given rapidly during compressions
How often should the team leader switch chest compressors during a resuscitation attempt? - Answer-
Every 2 minutes
Which finding is a sign of ineffective CPR? - Answer-PETCO2 <10 mm hg
A team leader orders 1 mg of epinephrine, and a team member verbally acknowledges when the
medication is administered. What element of effective resuscitation team dynamics does this represent?
- Answer-Closed-loop communication
How long should it take to perform a pulse check during the BLS survey? - Answer-5-10 seconds
Your rescue team arrives to find a 59 year old man lying on the kitchen floor. You determine that he is
unresponsive and notice that he is taking agonal breaths. What is the next step in your assessment and
management of this patient? - Answer-Check the patients pulse
Which treatment or medication is appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? - Answer-
Epinephrine
An AED advises a shock for a pulseless patient lying in snow. What is the next action? - Answer-
Administer the shock immediately and continue as directed by the AED
What is the minimum depth of chest compressions for an adult in cardiac arrest? - Answer-2 inches
What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR? - Answer-At least 100 per minute
A patient remains in ventricular fibrillation despite 1 shock and 2 minutes of continuous CPR. The next
intervention is to - Answer-Administer a second shock
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - Answer-Begin CPR, starting with
chest compressions
Which of the following is the recommended first choice for establishing intravenous access during the
attempted resuscitation of a patient in cardiac arrest? - Answer-Antecubital vein
Which is a contraindication to nitroglycerin administration in the management of acute coronary
syndromes? - Answer-Right ventricular infarction and dysfunction
What is the recommended initial intervention for managing hypo-tension in the immediate period after
return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)? - Answer-Administration of IV or IO fluid bolus
Which is an appropriate and important intervention to perform for a patient who achieves ROSC during
and out of hospital resuscitation? - Answer-Transport the patient to a facility capable of performing PCI
, What is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular
fibrillation? - Answer-300 mg
IV/IO drug administration during CPR should be - Answer-given rapidly during compressions
How often should the team leader switch chest compressors during a resuscitation attempt? - Answer-
Every 2 minutes
Which finding is a sign of ineffective CPR? - Answer-PETCO2 <10 mm hg
A team leader orders 1 mg of epinephrine, and a team member verbally acknowledges when the
medication is administered. What element of effective resuscitation team dynamics does this represent?
- Answer-Closed-loop communication
How long should it take to perform a pulse check during the BLS survey? - Answer-5-10 seconds
Your rescue team arrives to find a 59 year old man lying on the kitchen floor. You determine that he is
unresponsive and notice that he is taking agonal breaths. What is the next step in your assessment and
management of this patient? - Answer-Check the patients pulse
Which treatment or medication is appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? - Answer-
Epinephrine
An AED advises a shock for a pulseless patient lying in snow. What is the next action? - Answer-
Administer the shock immediately and continue as directed by the AED
What is the minimum depth of chest compressions for an adult in cardiac arrest? - Answer-2 inches
