ACLS FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025-
2026 GRADED A+
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT
ANSWERS C) Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR
quality, which should you do? - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Monitor the patient's
PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with
sudden cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? -
CORRECT ANSWERS D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT
ANSWERS B) Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you
squeeze the bag? - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.
7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to
confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? - CORRECT
ANSWERS C) Continuous waveform capnography
8. 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as
soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Third-degree
atrioventricular block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be
selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature
management after cardiac arrest? - CORRECT ANSWERS C) 32 to 36 Degrees
Celsius
, 11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a
patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation? - CORRECT ANSWERS D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? -
CORRECT ANSWERS B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and
treating early clinical deterioration.
13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? -
CORRECT ANSWERS D) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
14. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to the
Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS
team will expedite this patient's care on arrival and reduce the time to
treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Alert the hospital.
15. A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure.
The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure of 68/50
mmHg, and a heart rate of 190/min. The patient's lead II ECG is displayed here.
Which best characterizes this patient's rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWERS D)
Unstable supraventricular tachycardia
16. Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man lying on the kitchen floor.
You determine that he is unresponsive. Which is the next step in your
assessment and management of this patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Check
the patient's breathing and pulse.
17. Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse
check during the BLS assessment? - CORRECT ANSWERS B) 5 to 10 seconds
18. You instruct a team member to give 1 mg Atropine IV. Which is the best
example of closed-loop communication? - CORRECT ANSWERS C) I'll draw up
1 mg of Atropine.
19. What is the effect of excessive ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWERS A)
Decreased cardiac output.
20. If a team member is about to make a mistake during a resuscitation attempt,
which best describes the action that the team leader or other team members
should take? - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Address the team members
immediately.
21. Which best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Monomorphic
ventricular tachycardia.
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025-
2026 GRADED A+
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT
ANSWERS C) Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR
quality, which should you do? - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Monitor the patient's
PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with
sudden cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? -
CORRECT ANSWERS D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT
ANSWERS B) Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you
squeeze the bag? - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.
7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to
confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? - CORRECT
ANSWERS C) Continuous waveform capnography
8. 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as
soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Third-degree
atrioventricular block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be
selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature
management after cardiac arrest? - CORRECT ANSWERS C) 32 to 36 Degrees
Celsius
, 11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a
patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation? - CORRECT ANSWERS D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? -
CORRECT ANSWERS B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and
treating early clinical deterioration.
13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? -
CORRECT ANSWERS D) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
14. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to the
Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS
team will expedite this patient's care on arrival and reduce the time to
treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Alert the hospital.
15. A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure.
The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure of 68/50
mmHg, and a heart rate of 190/min. The patient's lead II ECG is displayed here.
Which best characterizes this patient's rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWERS D)
Unstable supraventricular tachycardia
16. Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man lying on the kitchen floor.
You determine that he is unresponsive. Which is the next step in your
assessment and management of this patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Check
the patient's breathing and pulse.
17. Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse
check during the BLS assessment? - CORRECT ANSWERS B) 5 to 10 seconds
18. You instruct a team member to give 1 mg Atropine IV. Which is the best
example of closed-loop communication? - CORRECT ANSWERS C) I'll draw up
1 mg of Atropine.
19. What is the effect of excessive ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWERS A)
Decreased cardiac output.
20. If a team member is about to make a mistake during a resuscitation attempt,
which best describes the action that the team leader or other team members
should take? - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Address the team members
immediately.
21. Which best describes this rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Monomorphic
ventricular tachycardia.
