Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification Exam
Questions and Answers
Any organized rhythm without a pulse is defined as pulseless electrical activity
(PEA). - ANSWER>>True
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)?
A)Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
B) Endotracheal tube (ET tube)
C) Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)
D) Esophageal-tracheal tube (combitube) - ANSWER>>C) Nasopharyngeal airway
(NPA)
Blood or secretions in the mouth or upper respiratory tract may threaten the
airway. How can they be removed?
A) Bag-mask ventllation
B) Laryngeal tube
C) None of the above
D) Suctioning - ANSWER>>D) Suctioning
What item is NOT an example of Advanced Airways?
A) Esophageal-tracheal tube (combitube)
B) Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
C) Endotracheal tube (ET tube) D) Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) - ANSWER>>B)
Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
The compression-to-ventilation ratio during CPR prior to placement of an
advanced airway is:
A) 15:02
B) 20:01
C) 30:01:00
D) 30:02:00 - ANSWER>>D) 30:02:00
Questions and Answers
Any organized rhythm without a pulse is defined as pulseless electrical activity
(PEA). - ANSWER>>True
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)?
A)Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
B) Endotracheal tube (ET tube)
C) Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)
D) Esophageal-tracheal tube (combitube) - ANSWER>>C) Nasopharyngeal airway
(NPA)
Blood or secretions in the mouth or upper respiratory tract may threaten the
airway. How can they be removed?
A) Bag-mask ventllation
B) Laryngeal tube
C) None of the above
D) Suctioning - ANSWER>>D) Suctioning
What item is NOT an example of Advanced Airways?
A) Esophageal-tracheal tube (combitube)
B) Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
C) Endotracheal tube (ET tube) D) Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) - ANSWER>>B)
Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
The compression-to-ventilation ratio during CPR prior to placement of an
advanced airway is:
A) 15:02
B) 20:01
C) 30:01:00
D) 30:02:00 - ANSWER>>D) 30:02:00
