ACLS and AHA Practice Quiz Questions &
Answers
1.A 62 y/o female is in cardiac arrest and has just been intubated. She has
bilateral breath sounds and absent epigastric sounds. What should you
do?
A) attach the quantitative EtCO2 monitor
B) check for moisture on the inside of the ETT
C) ventilate with more force and confirm placement
D) deflate the cut and remove the ETT
Answer A) attach the quantitative EtCO2 monitor
2.How does adenosine work?
A) competes for beta-1 receptor sites
B) slows the firing rate of the SA node
C) increases parasympathetic effects on the heart
D) slows conduction through the AV node
Answer D) slows conduction through the AV node
3.A 62 y/o male complains of SOB. He has a history of CHF. BP is 166/108,
HR 56 bpm, RR 26/min, SpO2 64%. What should you do?
A) obtain IV access
B) apply a 3-lead EKG
C) apply CPAP
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, D) assist his ventilations
Answer C) apply CPAP
4.Which patient meets criteria for therapeutic hypothermia?
A) a conscious 51 y/o female with adequate perfusion
B) a semi-conscious 45 y/o female with hypotension
C) an unresponsive 65 y/o male with adequate perfusion
D) an unconscious 78 y/o male with hypotension and traumatic injuries
Answer C) an unresponsive 65 y/o male with adequate perfusion
5.A 67 y/o male is pulseless and apneic. ECG shows VT. What should you do
A) obtain IO access and administer 1 mg epinephrine
B) obtain IV access and administer amiodarone 300 mg
C) defibrillate at 360 J or biphasic equivalent
D) perform synchronized cardioversion at 100 J
Answer C) defibrillate at 360 J or biphasic equivalent
6.A bariatric 42 y/o female is in cardiac arrest. The EMR is having a hard
time locating the correct landmarks for chest compressions. EtCO2 is 8
mmHg. What should you do?
A) obtain IO access
B) assess the quality of compressions
C) perform ET intubation
D) discontinue resuscitative efforts
Answer B) assess the quality of compressions
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Answers
1.A 62 y/o female is in cardiac arrest and has just been intubated. She has
bilateral breath sounds and absent epigastric sounds. What should you
do?
A) attach the quantitative EtCO2 monitor
B) check for moisture on the inside of the ETT
C) ventilate with more force and confirm placement
D) deflate the cut and remove the ETT
Answer A) attach the quantitative EtCO2 monitor
2.How does adenosine work?
A) competes for beta-1 receptor sites
B) slows the firing rate of the SA node
C) increases parasympathetic effects on the heart
D) slows conduction through the AV node
Answer D) slows conduction through the AV node
3.A 62 y/o male complains of SOB. He has a history of CHF. BP is 166/108,
HR 56 bpm, RR 26/min, SpO2 64%. What should you do?
A) obtain IV access
B) apply a 3-lead EKG
C) apply CPAP
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, D) assist his ventilations
Answer C) apply CPAP
4.Which patient meets criteria for therapeutic hypothermia?
A) a conscious 51 y/o female with adequate perfusion
B) a semi-conscious 45 y/o female with hypotension
C) an unresponsive 65 y/o male with adequate perfusion
D) an unconscious 78 y/o male with hypotension and traumatic injuries
Answer C) an unresponsive 65 y/o male with adequate perfusion
5.A 67 y/o male is pulseless and apneic. ECG shows VT. What should you do
A) obtain IO access and administer 1 mg epinephrine
B) obtain IV access and administer amiodarone 300 mg
C) defibrillate at 360 J or biphasic equivalent
D) perform synchronized cardioversion at 100 J
Answer C) defibrillate at 360 J or biphasic equivalent
6.A bariatric 42 y/o female is in cardiac arrest. The EMR is having a hard
time locating the correct landmarks for chest compressions. EtCO2 is 8
mmHg. What should you do?
A) obtain IO access
B) assess the quality of compressions
C) perform ET intubation
D) discontinue resuscitative efforts
Answer B) assess the quality of compressions
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