ACLS: FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?:
C) Second-degree type II
2. 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess
CPR quality, which should you do?: A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. 3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient
with sudden cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in
the field?: D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4. 4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in
an unresponsive patient?: C) Agonal gasps
5. 5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?:
B) Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. 6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do
you squeeze the bag?: B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.
7. 7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to
confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube?: C)
Continu- ous waveform capnography
8. 8. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms
started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage.
The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy.
Which treatment is the best for this patient?: B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as
soon as possible.
9. 9. Which best describes this rhythm?: D) Third-degree atrioventricular block.
10. 10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be
selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature
manage- ment after cardiac arrest?: C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. 11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for
a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?: D) 300 mg
12. 12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid
response team?: B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating
early clinical deterioration.
13. 13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?:
D) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
14. 14. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke.
According to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action
performed by the EMS team will expedite this patient's care on arrival and
reduce the time to treatment?: A) Alert the hospital.
15. 15. A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive
heart failure. The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood
pressure of 68/50 mmHg, and a heart rate of 190/min. The patient's lead II
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ANSWERS
1. 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?:
C) Second-degree type II
2. 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess
CPR quality, which should you do?: A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. 3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient
with sudden cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in
the field?: D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4. 4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in
an unresponsive patient?: C) Agonal gasps
5. 5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?:
B) Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. 6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do
you squeeze the bag?: B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.
7. 7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to
confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube?: C)
Continu- ous waveform capnography
8. 8. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms
started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage.
The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy.
Which treatment is the best for this patient?: B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as
soon as possible.
9. 9. Which best describes this rhythm?: D) Third-degree atrioventricular block.
10. 10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be
selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature
manage- ment after cardiac arrest?: C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. 11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for
a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?: D) 300 mg
12. 12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid
response team?: B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating
early clinical deterioration.
13. 13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?:
D) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
14. 14. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke.
According to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action
performed by the EMS team will expedite this patient's care on arrival and
reduce the time to treatment?: A) Alert the hospital.
15. 15. A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive
heart failure. The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood
pressure of 68/50 mmHg, and a heart rate of 190/min. The patient's lead II
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