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ACLS EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)/GRADE A+ ASSURED 2026
Which of these tests should be
performed for a patient
D with suspected stroke as soon as
possible but no more
than 20 minutes after hospital arrival?
A. 12-lead ECG
B. Cardiac enzymes
C. Coagulation studies
D. Noncontrast CT scan of the head
Which is an acceptable method of
selecting an
A appropriately sized oropharyngeal
airway?
A. Measure from the corner of the
mouth to the angle of the
mandible
B. Measure from the thyroid
cartilage to the bottom of the
earlobe
C. Estimate by using the formula weight (KG)/8 + 2
D. Estimate by using the size of the patient's finger
You are caring for a patient with a
suspected stroke
B whose symptoms started 2 hours
ago. The CT scan was
normal with no signs of hemorrhage.
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The patient does not have any
contraindications to fibrinolytic
therapy. Which treatment
approach is best for this patient?
A. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
B. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
C. Order an echocardiogram
before fibrinolytic
administration
D. Wait for the results of the MRI
Which is the recommended next
step after a
D defibrillation attempt?
A. Check the ECG for evidence of a rhythm
B. Open the patient's airway
C. Determine if a carotid pulse is present
D. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
Which of the following signs is a
likely indicator of
C cardiac arrest in an unresponsive
patient?
A. Slow, weak pulse rate
B. Cyanosis
C. Agonal gasps
D. Irregular, weak pulse rate
You are evaluating a 58-year-old
man with chest
C discomfort. His blood pressure is
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92/50 mm Hg, his
heart rate is 92/min, his nonlabored
respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and his
pulse oximetry reading is 97%.
Which assessment step is the most important now?
A. Evaluating the PETCO2 reading
B. Requesting a chest x-ray
C. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
D. Requesting laboratory testing
During post-cardiac arrest care,
which is the
B recommended duration of targeted
temperature
management after reaching the
correct temperature range?
A. 0 to 8 hours
B. At least 24 hours
C. At least 36 hours
D.At least 48 hours
Your rescue team arrives to find a
59-year-old man
B lying on the kitchen floor. YOu
determine that he is
unresponsive. Which is the next step
in your assessment and
management of the patient?
A. Apply the AED
B. Check the patient's breathing and pulse
C. Open the patient's airway
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ACLS EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)/GRADE A+ ASSURED 2026
Which of these tests should be
performed for a patient
D with suspected stroke as soon as
possible but no more
than 20 minutes after hospital arrival?
A. 12-lead ECG
B. Cardiac enzymes
C. Coagulation studies
D. Noncontrast CT scan of the head
Which is an acceptable method of
selecting an
A appropriately sized oropharyngeal
airway?
A. Measure from the corner of the
mouth to the angle of the
mandible
B. Measure from the thyroid
cartilage to the bottom of the
earlobe
C. Estimate by using the formula weight (KG)/8 + 2
D. Estimate by using the size of the patient's finger
You are caring for a patient with a
suspected stroke
B whose symptoms started 2 hours
ago. The CT scan was
normal with no signs of hemorrhage.
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AM
The patient does not have any
contraindications to fibrinolytic
therapy. Which treatment
approach is best for this patient?
A. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
B. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
C. Order an echocardiogram
before fibrinolytic
administration
D. Wait for the results of the MRI
Which is the recommended next
step after a
D defibrillation attempt?
A. Check the ECG for evidence of a rhythm
B. Open the patient's airway
C. Determine if a carotid pulse is present
D. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
Which of the following signs is a
likely indicator of
C cardiac arrest in an unresponsive
patient?
A. Slow, weak pulse rate
B. Cyanosis
C. Agonal gasps
D. Irregular, weak pulse rate
You are evaluating a 58-year-old
man with chest
C discomfort. His blood pressure is
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92/50 mm Hg, his
heart rate is 92/min, his nonlabored
respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and his
pulse oximetry reading is 97%.
Which assessment step is the most important now?
A. Evaluating the PETCO2 reading
B. Requesting a chest x-ray
C. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
D. Requesting laboratory testing
During post-cardiac arrest care,
which is the
B recommended duration of targeted
temperature
management after reaching the
correct temperature range?
A. 0 to 8 hours
B. At least 24 hours
C. At least 36 hours
D.At least 48 hours
Your rescue team arrives to find a
59-year-old man
B lying on the kitchen floor. YOu
determine that he is
unresponsive. Which is the next step
in your assessment and
management of the patient?
A. Apply the AED
B. Check the patient's breathing and pulse
C. Open the patient's airway
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