ACLS skills training test Questions
with Correct Answers
The ACLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? - ANSWERSAirway,
Breathing, Circulation, Differential Diagnosis
Which Statement is NOT valid during the critical early defibrillation period for individuals
experiencing sudden cardiac arrest? - ANSWERSIndividuals in asystole respond well to
late defibrillation.
The proper steps for operating an AED are: - ANSWERSPower on the AED, attach
electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the individual, and deliver shock.
Which of the following is an essential component of high-quality CPR?
Push hard and fast.
Minimize interruptions.
Switch rescuers every two minutes.
All of the above - ANSWERSAll of the above
The compression-to-ventilation ratio during CPR for an adult prior to placement of an
advanced airway is: - ANSWERS30:2
When using a monophasic defibrillator, how many joules should be delivered per
shock? - ANSWERS360 J
What is the maximum time allowed for interruptions in CPR such as checking for
breathing and pulse in order to maximize time spent on compressions? - ANSWERS10
seconds
What item is NOT an example of an Advanced Airway? - ANSWERSNasopharyngeal
airway (NPA)
Which suction catheter provides the most competent suctioning of the thick particulate
matter and oropharynx? - ANSWERSRigid catheter (Yankauer)
Fibrinolytic therapy is the treatment of choice for hemorrhagic stroke. - ANSWERSFalse
A nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) can be used on a semi-conscious or conscious
individual, while an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) should only be used on an
unconscious individual. - ANSWERSTrue
Therapeutic hypothermia should be considered in the comatose adult after cardiac
arrest. - ANSWERSTrue
with Correct Answers
The ACLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? - ANSWERSAirway,
Breathing, Circulation, Differential Diagnosis
Which Statement is NOT valid during the critical early defibrillation period for individuals
experiencing sudden cardiac arrest? - ANSWERSIndividuals in asystole respond well to
late defibrillation.
The proper steps for operating an AED are: - ANSWERSPower on the AED, attach
electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the individual, and deliver shock.
Which of the following is an essential component of high-quality CPR?
Push hard and fast.
Minimize interruptions.
Switch rescuers every two minutes.
All of the above - ANSWERSAll of the above
The compression-to-ventilation ratio during CPR for an adult prior to placement of an
advanced airway is: - ANSWERS30:2
When using a monophasic defibrillator, how many joules should be delivered per
shock? - ANSWERS360 J
What is the maximum time allowed for interruptions in CPR such as checking for
breathing and pulse in order to maximize time spent on compressions? - ANSWERS10
seconds
What item is NOT an example of an Advanced Airway? - ANSWERSNasopharyngeal
airway (NPA)
Which suction catheter provides the most competent suctioning of the thick particulate
matter and oropharynx? - ANSWERSRigid catheter (Yankauer)
Fibrinolytic therapy is the treatment of choice for hemorrhagic stroke. - ANSWERSFalse
A nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) can be used on a semi-conscious or conscious
individual, while an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) should only be used on an
unconscious individual. - ANSWERSTrue
Therapeutic hypothermia should be considered in the comatose adult after cardiac
arrest. - ANSWERSTrue
