ACLS Final Exam ( Updated 2025 ) 1-
100 Complete Questions & Answers
(Solved) 100% Correct
Which of these tests should be performed for a
patient with suspected stroke as soon as
possible but no more than 20 minutes after
hospital arrival?
A. 12-lead ECG
B. Cardiac enzymes
C. Coagulation studies
D. Noncontrast CT scan of the head
✔ANSWER✔D
,Which is an acceptable method of selecting an
appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway?
A. Measure from the corner of the mouth to the
angle of the mandible
B. Measure from the thyroid cartilage to the
bottom of the earlobe
C. Estimate by using the formula weight (KG)/8
+2
D. Estimate by using the size of the patient's
finger ✔ANSWER✔A
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?
A. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
,B. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
C. Order an echocardiogram before fibrinolytic
administration
D. Wait for the results of the MRI
✔ANSWER✔B
Which is the recommended next step after a
defibrillation attempt?
A. Check the ECG for evidence of a rhythm
B. Open the patient's airway
C. Determine if a carotid pulse is present
D. Resume CPR, starting with chest
compressions ✔ANSWER✔D
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator
of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient?
A. Slow, weak pulse rate
, B. Cyanosis
C. Agonal gasps
D. Irregular, weak pulse rate ✔ANSWER✔C
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with
chest discomfort. His blood pressure is 92/50
mm Hg, his heart rate is 92/min, his nonlabored
respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and his pulse
oximetry reading is 97%. Which assessment
step is the most important now?
A. Evaluating the PETCO2 reading
B. Requesting a chest x-ray
C. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
D. Requesting laboratory testing
✔ANSWER✔C
During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the
recommended duration of targeted temperature
100 Complete Questions & Answers
(Solved) 100% Correct
Which of these tests should be performed for a
patient with suspected stroke as soon as
possible but no more than 20 minutes after
hospital arrival?
A. 12-lead ECG
B. Cardiac enzymes
C. Coagulation studies
D. Noncontrast CT scan of the head
✔ANSWER✔D
,Which is an acceptable method of selecting an
appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway?
A. Measure from the corner of the mouth to the
angle of the mandible
B. Measure from the thyroid cartilage to the
bottom of the earlobe
C. Estimate by using the formula weight (KG)/8
+2
D. Estimate by using the size of the patient's
finger ✔ANSWER✔A
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?
A. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
,B. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
C. Order an echocardiogram before fibrinolytic
administration
D. Wait for the results of the MRI
✔ANSWER✔B
Which is the recommended next step after a
defibrillation attempt?
A. Check the ECG for evidence of a rhythm
B. Open the patient's airway
C. Determine if a carotid pulse is present
D. Resume CPR, starting with chest
compressions ✔ANSWER✔D
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator
of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient?
A. Slow, weak pulse rate
, B. Cyanosis
C. Agonal gasps
D. Irregular, weak pulse rate ✔ANSWER✔C
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with
chest discomfort. His blood pressure is 92/50
mm Hg, his heart rate is 92/min, his nonlabored
respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and his pulse
oximetry reading is 97%. Which assessment
step is the most important now?
A. Evaluating the PETCO2 reading
B. Requesting a chest x-ray
C. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
D. Requesting laboratory testing
✔ANSWER✔C
During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the
recommended duration of targeted temperature
