ACLS TEST C EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. unstable supraventricular tachycardia: A responder is caring for a patient with a history of
congestive heart failure. The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure of 68/ 50 mmhg, and a
heart rate of 190/min. The patients lead to ECG is displayed here. Which best characterizes the patient's rhythm?
2. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to
the adult suspected stroke algorithm, which critical action performed by the
EMS team will expedite the patient's care on arrival and reduce the time to
treatment?
A. establish IV access
B. Review the patient's history
C. Provide pre hospital notification
D. Treat hypertension: Provide pre hospital notification
3. For stem patients, which best describes the recommended maximum goal
for the first medical contact to balloon inflation time for percutaneous
Coro-nary intervention?
A. 150 minutes
B. 90 minutes
C. 180 minutes
D. 120 minutes: 90 minutes
4. Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse
check during the BLS assessment?
A. 16 to 20 seconds
B. 1 to 4 seconds
C. 11 to 15 seconds
D. 5 to 10 seconds: 5 to 10 seconds
5. You instruct A-Team member to give one milligram atropine IV. Which re-
spends it is an example of closed loop communication?
, A. I'll draw up 1 milligram of atropine
B. I'll give it in a few minutes
C. Are you sure that's what you want to be given
D. OK: I'll draw up 1 milligram of atropine
6. what should be the primary focus of the CPR coach on resuscitation team?
A. to ensure high quality CPR
B. to convey positive feedback
C. to document CPR outcomes
D. to resolve team arguments: to ensure high quality CPR
7. What is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for a patient with a suspected
acute coronary syndrome?
A. 350 to 650 milligrams
B. 162 to 325 milligrams
C. 81 milligrams
D. 40 milligrams: 162 to 325 milligrams
8. A patient in a stable narrow complex tachycardia with a peripheral IV in place
is refractory to the first dose of adenosine. Which dose would you administer
next?
A. 40 mg
B. 20 mg
C. 12 mg
D. 3 mg: 12 mg
9. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to
confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube?
A. Continuous waveform capnography
B. Arterial blood gases
C. Hemoglobin levels
D. Chest radiography: Continuous waveform capnography
10. How can you increase chest compression fraction during a code?
A. Initiate intravenous or intraosseous access during a 2- m i n u t e cycle
B. Charge the defibrillator 15 seconds before conducting a rhythm check
1. unstable supraventricular tachycardia: A responder is caring for a patient with a history of
congestive heart failure. The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure of 68/ 50 mmhg, and a
heart rate of 190/min. The patients lead to ECG is displayed here. Which best characterizes the patient's rhythm?
2. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to
the adult suspected stroke algorithm, which critical action performed by the
EMS team will expedite the patient's care on arrival and reduce the time to
treatment?
A. establish IV access
B. Review the patient's history
C. Provide pre hospital notification
D. Treat hypertension: Provide pre hospital notification
3. For stem patients, which best describes the recommended maximum goal
for the first medical contact to balloon inflation time for percutaneous
Coro-nary intervention?
A. 150 minutes
B. 90 minutes
C. 180 minutes
D. 120 minutes: 90 minutes
4. Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse
check during the BLS assessment?
A. 16 to 20 seconds
B. 1 to 4 seconds
C. 11 to 15 seconds
D. 5 to 10 seconds: 5 to 10 seconds
5. You instruct A-Team member to give one milligram atropine IV. Which re-
spends it is an example of closed loop communication?
, A. I'll draw up 1 milligram of atropine
B. I'll give it in a few minutes
C. Are you sure that's what you want to be given
D. OK: I'll draw up 1 milligram of atropine
6. what should be the primary focus of the CPR coach on resuscitation team?
A. to ensure high quality CPR
B. to convey positive feedback
C. to document CPR outcomes
D. to resolve team arguments: to ensure high quality CPR
7. What is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for a patient with a suspected
acute coronary syndrome?
A. 350 to 650 milligrams
B. 162 to 325 milligrams
C. 81 milligrams
D. 40 milligrams: 162 to 325 milligrams
8. A patient in a stable narrow complex tachycardia with a peripheral IV in place
is refractory to the first dose of adenosine. Which dose would you administer
next?
A. 40 mg
B. 20 mg
C. 12 mg
D. 3 mg: 12 mg
9. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to
confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube?
A. Continuous waveform capnography
B. Arterial blood gases
C. Hemoglobin levels
D. Chest radiography: Continuous waveform capnography
10. How can you increase chest compression fraction during a code?
A. Initiate intravenous or intraosseous access during a 2- m i n u t e cycle
B. Charge the defibrillator 15 seconds before conducting a rhythm check
