AHA ACLS Exam 2026 Questions and Answers

AHA ACLS Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers

First step after identifying apnea and no pulse - Correct answer-CPR

Shockable rhythms - Correct answer-VF and pVT

Non shockable rhythms - Correct answer-Asystole/PEA

When should IV/IO access be gained? - Correct answer-After first shock, during

compressions

When is Amioderone administered? - Correct answer-2 minutes after first dose of

Epinephrine (VF/pVT)

When is an advanced airway placed? - Correct answer-Concurrently with second

round of CPR

What is the first dose of amioderone - Correct answer-300mg

what is the second dose of amioderone - Correct answer-150mg

When is the second dose of amioderone administered - Correct answer-2 minutes

after second dose of epinephrine


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, What is the first step after a shock in cardiac arrest - Correct answer-resume

compressions

Is a pulse check/rhythm check done after a shock? - Correct answer-NO!!! Resume

compressions!!!

When is a pulse check rhythm check done? - Correct answer-Regardless of a

shock, when the compressor is switched out (next 2 minute mark)

Reversible causes in cardiac arrest (H's) - Correct answer-Hypovolemia

Hypoxia

Hydrogen Ion (acidosis)

Hypo/Hyperkalemia

Hypothermia

Reversible causes in cardiac arrest (T's) - Correct answer-Tension pneumothorax

Tamponade, cardiac

Toxins

Thrombosis, pulmonary

Thrombosis, coronary

Ventilatory rate w/o advanced airway - Correct answer-30:2
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