ACLS Final Exam Questions & Answers 2025

A patient admitted to the ED with signs & symptoms of stroke. The stroke team should complete a comprehensive neurologic assessment and obtain brain imaging results within what time frame? - With in 20 mins A person suddenly collapses while sitting in the sunroom of a healthcare facility. A healthcare provider observes the event and hurries over to assess the situation. The healthcare provider performs which assessment first? - Rapid assessment A patient is receiving ventilation support via BVM resuscitator. Capnography is established & a blood gas is obtained to evaluate the adequacy of the ventilations. Which PaO2 value signifies adequate ventilations? - 35 - 45 mmHg A patient experiences cardiac arrest & the resuscitation team initiates ventilations using a BVM resuscitator. The development of which condition during the provision care would lead the team to suspect that improper BVM technique is being used? - Pneumothorax A resuscitation team is debriefing following a recent event. A patient experienced cardiac arrest & ALS was initiated. The patient required the placement of an advanced airway to maintain airway latency. Which statement indicates that the team performed high quality CPR? - We provided chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 compressions/minute while giving 1 ventilation Q 6secs. without pausing compressions. Assessment of a patient reveals an ETCO2 level of 55mmHg & an SaO2 level of 88%. The provider would interpret these findings as indicative of which condition? - Respiratory failure A responsive patient is choking. What method should the provider use first to clear the obstructed airway? - Back blows A patient arrives at the ED complaining of SOB. The patient has a long history of COPD. Assessment