AMERICAN RED CROSS-ACLS-FINAL EXAM QUESTION &
ANSWERS (LATEST 2026)
A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In
addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other
priority intervention for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔Administering epinephrine as early as possible
A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)
after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary
assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac
arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular venous
distension, cyanosis, apnea and hyperresonance on percussion. The
patient was also difÏcult to ventilate during the response. The team
would most likely suspect which condition as the cause? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔Tension Pneumothorax
A patient with suspected stroke arrives at the emergency department.
The patient is diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke and is a candidate
for fibrinolytic therapy. To achieve the best outcomes, this therapy
should be initiated within what time frame? - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔Within 1 hour of patient's arrival.
A patient in the telemetry unit is receiving continuous cardiac
monitoring. The patient has a history of myocardial infarction. The
patient's ECG rhythm strip is shown in the following figure. The
provider interprets this strip as indicating which arrhythmia? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔Third-degree AV block
, A 28-year-old pregnant patient who resides in transitional housing
presents to the emergency department with complaints of feeling
feverish and very faint. The patient tells the emergency nurse that she
does not know when she became pregnant. Upon palpation, the fundus
is not at or above the umbilicus. The patient's condition quickly
deteriorates and she goes into cardiac arrest. If available and able to be
used without impeding or delaying the resuscitation effort, what
diagnostic tool could be used to guide decision-making in the care of
this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Point-of-care ultrasound
Cardiac monitoring indicates that a patient has a ventricular
tachyarrhythmia. The patient has a pulse and is not showing any signs
of hemodynamic compromise. A 12-lead ECG reveals an irregular
rhythm with QRS complexes greater than 0.12 second in duration.
Which action would be appropriate at this time? - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔Consider an antiarrhythmic medication
A responsive patient is choking. What method should the provider use
first to clear the obstructed airway? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Back
blows
What is the priority intervention for a patient with a narrow-complex
tachycardia (160 bpm) and a blood pressure of 72/48 mmHg? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Perform immediate synchronized
cardioversion
ANSWERS (LATEST 2026)
A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In
addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other
priority intervention for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔Administering epinephrine as early as possible
A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)
after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary
assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac
arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular venous
distension, cyanosis, apnea and hyperresonance on percussion. The
patient was also difÏcult to ventilate during the response. The team
would most likely suspect which condition as the cause? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔Tension Pneumothorax
A patient with suspected stroke arrives at the emergency department.
The patient is diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke and is a candidate
for fibrinolytic therapy. To achieve the best outcomes, this therapy
should be initiated within what time frame? - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔Within 1 hour of patient's arrival.
A patient in the telemetry unit is receiving continuous cardiac
monitoring. The patient has a history of myocardial infarction. The
patient's ECG rhythm strip is shown in the following figure. The
provider interprets this strip as indicating which arrhythmia? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔Third-degree AV block
, A 28-year-old pregnant patient who resides in transitional housing
presents to the emergency department with complaints of feeling
feverish and very faint. The patient tells the emergency nurse that she
does not know when she became pregnant. Upon palpation, the fundus
is not at or above the umbilicus. The patient's condition quickly
deteriorates and she goes into cardiac arrest. If available and able to be
used without impeding or delaying the resuscitation effort, what
diagnostic tool could be used to guide decision-making in the care of
this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Point-of-care ultrasound
Cardiac monitoring indicates that a patient has a ventricular
tachyarrhythmia. The patient has a pulse and is not showing any signs
of hemodynamic compromise. A 12-lead ECG reveals an irregular
rhythm with QRS complexes greater than 0.12 second in duration.
Which action would be appropriate at this time? - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔Consider an antiarrhythmic medication
A responsive patient is choking. What method should the provider use
first to clear the obstructed airway? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Back
blows
What is the priority intervention for a patient with a narrow-complex
tachycardia (160 bpm) and a blood pressure of 72/48 mmHg? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Perform immediate synchronized
cardioversion
