AHA ACLS POST TEST EXAM LATEST 2025-2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which is a safe and effective practice within the defibrillation
sequence? - Answer-Be sure O2 is NOT blowing over the pt's chest
during shock.
During your assessment, your pt suddenly loses consciousness. After
calling for help and determining that the pt. is not breathing, you are
unsure whether the pt. has a pulse. What is your next action? - Answer-
Begin chest compressions.
What is an advantage of using hands-free d-fib pads instead of d-fib
paddles? - Answer-Hands-free allows for more rapid d-fib.
What action is recommended to help minimize interruptions in chest
compressions during CPR? - Answer-Continue CPR while charging the
defibrillator.
Which action is included in the BLS survey? - Answer-Early
defibrillation
, Which drug and dose are recommended for the management of a pt. in
refractory V-FIB? - Answer-Amioderone 300mg
What is the appropriate intervalfor an interruption in chest
compressions? - Answer-10 seconds or less
Which of the following is a sign of effective CPR? - Answer-PETCO2
= or > 10mm Hg
What is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid
response team? - Answer-Identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration.
Which action improves the quality of chest compressions delivered
during resuscitave attemepts? - Answer-Shitch providers about every 2
min or every 5 compression cycles.
What is the appropriate ventilation strategy for an adult in respiratory
arrest with a pulse of 80 bpm? - Answer-1 breath every 5-6 seconds
A pt. presents to the ER with a new onset of dizziness and fatugue. On
examination, the pt's HR is 35 bpm, BP 70/50, RR is 22, O2 is 95%.
What is the appropriate 1st medication? - Answer-Atropine 0.5mg
A pt. presents to the ER with dizziness and SOB with a sinus brady of
40/min. The initial atropine dose was ineffective and your monitor does
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which is a safe and effective practice within the defibrillation
sequence? - Answer-Be sure O2 is NOT blowing over the pt's chest
during shock.
During your assessment, your pt suddenly loses consciousness. After
calling for help and determining that the pt. is not breathing, you are
unsure whether the pt. has a pulse. What is your next action? - Answer-
Begin chest compressions.
What is an advantage of using hands-free d-fib pads instead of d-fib
paddles? - Answer-Hands-free allows for more rapid d-fib.
What action is recommended to help minimize interruptions in chest
compressions during CPR? - Answer-Continue CPR while charging the
defibrillator.
Which action is included in the BLS survey? - Answer-Early
defibrillation
, Which drug and dose are recommended for the management of a pt. in
refractory V-FIB? - Answer-Amioderone 300mg
What is the appropriate intervalfor an interruption in chest
compressions? - Answer-10 seconds or less
Which of the following is a sign of effective CPR? - Answer-PETCO2
= or > 10mm Hg
What is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid
response team? - Answer-Identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration.
Which action improves the quality of chest compressions delivered
during resuscitave attemepts? - Answer-Shitch providers about every 2
min or every 5 compression cycles.
What is the appropriate ventilation strategy for an adult in respiratory
arrest with a pulse of 80 bpm? - Answer-1 breath every 5-6 seconds
A pt. presents to the ER with a new onset of dizziness and fatugue. On
examination, the pt's HR is 35 bpm, BP 70/50, RR is 22, O2 is 95%.
What is the appropriate 1st medication? - Answer-Atropine 0.5mg
A pt. presents to the ER with dizziness and SOB with a sinus brady of
40/min. The initial atropine dose was ineffective and your monitor does
