ACLS CERTIFICATION BUNDLED SET STUDY
GUIDE 2026 PRECISE QUESTIONS GRADED
A+
⩥ Synchronized cardioversion is appropriate for treating an unknown
wide complex tachycardia. Answer: True
⩥ The aorta is the wall that separates the ventricles of the heart. Answer:
False
⩥ The most effective treatment for ventricular fibrillation is
defibrillation. Answer: True
⩥ An individual should be cleared-Ñ prior to a shock only when
convenient. Answer: False
⩥ PEA and asystole are considered non-shockable rhythms and follow
the same ACLS algorithm. Answer: True
⩥ Transcutaneous pacing should be used on an individual with
bradycardia and inadequate perfusion if atropine is ineffective and the
individual is exhibiting severe symptoms. Answer: True
,⩥ Low blood pressure may be an indication of hemodynamic instability.
Answer: True
⩥ Urgent defibrillation is essential for survival in the management of
acute strokes. Answer: False
⩥ Fibrinolytic therapy within three hours (in some cases 4.5 hours) of
first onset of symptoms is the standard when treating ischemic stroke.
Answer: True
⩥ 100% oxygen is acceptable for early intervention but not for extended
periods of time. Answer: True
⩥ In a suspected acute stroke individual, you must always immediately
obtain IV access. Answer: False
⩥ There is never a pulse associated with VF; therefore, you should
follow the PEA algorithm with individuals in VF. Answer: False
⩥ If the AED advises no shock, you should still defibrillate because
defibrillation often restarts the heart with no pulse. Answer: False
⩥ If transcutaneous pacing fails, there are no other options to consider.
Answer: False
, ⩥ Medication is the only treatment for an unstable tachycardic
individual. Answer: False
⩥ For an individiual in respiratory arrest with a pulse, how often should
they be ventilated?
A) Give two breaths every 8 to 9 seconds, or 13 to 15 breaths per
minute.
B) Give one breath every 5 to 6 seconds, or 10 to 12 breaths per minute.
C) Give one breath every 3 to 4 seconds, or 15 to 20 breaths per minute.
D) Give one breath every 8 to 9 seconds, or 6 to 8 breaths per minute.
Answer: B) Give one breath every 5 to 6 seconds, or 10 to 12 breaths per
minute.
⩥ Which item is NOT a basic airway skill?
A) Placement of endotracheal tube (ET tube)
B) Bag-mask ventilation
C) Jaw-thrust maneuver without head extension
D) Head-tilt-chin-lift maneuver Answer: A) Placement of endotracheal
tube (ET tube)
⩥ Which of the following basic airway adjuncts can be used in a
conscious or semiconscious indivudual (with an intact cough and gag
reflex)?
GUIDE 2026 PRECISE QUESTIONS GRADED
A+
⩥ Synchronized cardioversion is appropriate for treating an unknown
wide complex tachycardia. Answer: True
⩥ The aorta is the wall that separates the ventricles of the heart. Answer:
False
⩥ The most effective treatment for ventricular fibrillation is
defibrillation. Answer: True
⩥ An individual should be cleared-Ñ prior to a shock only when
convenient. Answer: False
⩥ PEA and asystole are considered non-shockable rhythms and follow
the same ACLS algorithm. Answer: True
⩥ Transcutaneous pacing should be used on an individual with
bradycardia and inadequate perfusion if atropine is ineffective and the
individual is exhibiting severe symptoms. Answer: True
,⩥ Low blood pressure may be an indication of hemodynamic instability.
Answer: True
⩥ Urgent defibrillation is essential for survival in the management of
acute strokes. Answer: False
⩥ Fibrinolytic therapy within three hours (in some cases 4.5 hours) of
first onset of symptoms is the standard when treating ischemic stroke.
Answer: True
⩥ 100% oxygen is acceptable for early intervention but not for extended
periods of time. Answer: True
⩥ In a suspected acute stroke individual, you must always immediately
obtain IV access. Answer: False
⩥ There is never a pulse associated with VF; therefore, you should
follow the PEA algorithm with individuals in VF. Answer: False
⩥ If the AED advises no shock, you should still defibrillate because
defibrillation often restarts the heart with no pulse. Answer: False
⩥ If transcutaneous pacing fails, there are no other options to consider.
Answer: False
, ⩥ Medication is the only treatment for an unstable tachycardic
individual. Answer: False
⩥ For an individiual in respiratory arrest with a pulse, how often should
they be ventilated?
A) Give two breaths every 8 to 9 seconds, or 13 to 15 breaths per
minute.
B) Give one breath every 5 to 6 seconds, or 10 to 12 breaths per minute.
C) Give one breath every 3 to 4 seconds, or 15 to 20 breaths per minute.
D) Give one breath every 8 to 9 seconds, or 6 to 8 breaths per minute.
Answer: B) Give one breath every 5 to 6 seconds, or 10 to 12 breaths per
minute.
⩥ Which item is NOT a basic airway skill?
A) Placement of endotracheal tube (ET tube)
B) Bag-mask ventilation
C) Jaw-thrust maneuver without head extension
D) Head-tilt-chin-lift maneuver Answer: A) Placement of endotracheal
tube (ET tube)
⩥ Which of the following basic airway adjuncts can be used in a
conscious or semiconscious indivudual (with an intact cough and gag
reflex)?
