ACLS: REVISED FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?C) Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should
you do? 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? D) Coronary reperfusion-capable
medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient?
C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?B) Second-degree
atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?
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? 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? B)
Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm?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?
C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? B) Improving
patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration.
ANSWERS
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?C) Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should
you do? 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? D) Coronary reperfusion-capable
medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient?
C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm?B) Second-degree
atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?
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? 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? B)
Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm?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?
C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? B) Improving
patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration.
