ACLS TEST Questions & Answers
1.1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
Answer Second degree type II
2.2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess
CPR quality, which should you do?
Answer Monitor the patient's PETCOS 12-lead
3.3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with
sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in
the fleld?
Answer Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4.4 Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in
an unresponsive patient?
Answer Agonal gasps
5.5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
Answer Sec- ond-degroe atrioventricular block type I
6.6 To property ventlate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do
you squeeze the bag?
Answer Once avery 5 to 6 seconds
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, 7.7 In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to
confirm and monitor correct placement of an andotracheal tube?
Answer Continuous 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 approach is best for this patient?
Answer Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
9.9 Which best describes this rhythm?
Answer 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?
Answer 32 C to 36 C
11.11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for
a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?
Answer 300 mg
12.12 Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or
rapid response team?
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1.1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
Answer Second degree type II
2.2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess
CPR quality, which should you do?
Answer Monitor the patient's PETCOS 12-lead
3.3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with
sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in
the fleld?
Answer Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4.4 Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in
an unresponsive patient?
Answer Agonal gasps
5.5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?
Answer Sec- ond-degroe atrioventricular block type I
6.6 To property ventlate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do
you squeeze the bag?
Answer Once avery 5 to 6 seconds
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, 7.7 In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to
confirm and monitor correct placement of an andotracheal tube?
Answer Continuous 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 approach is best for this patient?
Answer Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
9.9 Which best describes this rhythm?
Answer 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?
Answer 32 C to 36 C
11.11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for
a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?
Answer 300 mg
12.12 Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or
rapid response team?
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