ACLS FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality,
which should you do? - ANSWER A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
2. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden
cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - ANSWER D)
Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
3. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive
patient? - ANSWER C) Agonal gasps
4. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag? - ANSWER B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.
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, 7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and
monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? - ANSWER C) Continuous
waveform capnography
5. 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?
- ANSWER B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
6. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and
maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac
arrest? - ANSWER C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
7. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? - ANSWER D) 300 mg
8. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? -
ANSWER B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration.
9. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - ANSWER D)
Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
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1. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality,
which should you do? - ANSWER A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
2. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden
cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - ANSWER D)
Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
3. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive
patient? - ANSWER C) Agonal gasps
4. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag? - ANSWER B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.
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, 7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and
monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? - ANSWER C) Continuous
waveform capnography
5. 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?
- ANSWER B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
6. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and
maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac
arrest? - ANSWER C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
7. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? - ANSWER D) 300 mg
8. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? -
ANSWER B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration.
9. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - ANSWER D)
Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
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