ACLS 50 PREP GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
The rate of compressions during CPR is. - ANS-At least 100 bpm.
The Four universal steps to using an AED are. - ANS-On, pads, analyze, shock.
Rescue breathing for an adult. - ANS-One breath every 5 to 6 seconds.
Compression to ventilation ratio single rescuer. - ANS-30:2
Hand position for adult CPR. - ANS-Center of the chest, lower half of sternum.
Ratio of compressions to ventilations with an advanced airway. - ANS-Continuous
compressions.
Ventilation rate during CPR with an advanced airway. - ANS-One breath every 6 to 8
seconds
What is the depth of compressions on adult patients. - ANS-At least 2 inches
Sudden increase in ET CO2 during CPR indicate. - ANS-ROSC
Epinephrine dose during CPR. - ANS-1 mg ratio 1 to 10,000 IV IO
, First dose of adenosine. - ANS-6 mg Rapid IV push
Bradycardia with signs of poor perfusion. - ANS-Atropine, TCP, dopamine, epinephrine
Stable SVT. - ANS-Vagal maneuvers, adenosine, then calcium channel blocker's or beta
blocker
Lateral leads - ANS-V5 and V6
High lateral leads - ANS-I and AVL
Anterior leads - ANS-V3 and V4
Bipolar leads - ANS-I,II, and III.
Inferior leads - ANS-II, III, AVF
During CPR ETCO2 <10 may indicate. - ANS-Poor quality compressions
Breaths per minute during CPR with advanced airway - ANS-8-10
First consideration upon achieving ROSC - ANS-Optimize oxygenation and ventilation
Dopamine dose for bradycardia. - ANS-2-10 mcg per kilogram per minute
BURP - ANS-Backwards, upwards, rightward pressure
DOPE - ANS-Displacement, obstruction, pneumothorax, equipment failure
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
The rate of compressions during CPR is. - ANS-At least 100 bpm.
The Four universal steps to using an AED are. - ANS-On, pads, analyze, shock.
Rescue breathing for an adult. - ANS-One breath every 5 to 6 seconds.
Compression to ventilation ratio single rescuer. - ANS-30:2
Hand position for adult CPR. - ANS-Center of the chest, lower half of sternum.
Ratio of compressions to ventilations with an advanced airway. - ANS-Continuous
compressions.
Ventilation rate during CPR with an advanced airway. - ANS-One breath every 6 to 8
seconds
What is the depth of compressions on adult patients. - ANS-At least 2 inches
Sudden increase in ET CO2 during CPR indicate. - ANS-ROSC
Epinephrine dose during CPR. - ANS-1 mg ratio 1 to 10,000 IV IO
, First dose of adenosine. - ANS-6 mg Rapid IV push
Bradycardia with signs of poor perfusion. - ANS-Atropine, TCP, dopamine, epinephrine
Stable SVT. - ANS-Vagal maneuvers, adenosine, then calcium channel blocker's or beta
blocker
Lateral leads - ANS-V5 and V6
High lateral leads - ANS-I and AVL
Anterior leads - ANS-V3 and V4
Bipolar leads - ANS-I,II, and III.
Inferior leads - ANS-II, III, AVF
During CPR ETCO2 <10 may indicate. - ANS-Poor quality compressions
Breaths per minute during CPR with advanced airway - ANS-8-10
First consideration upon achieving ROSC - ANS-Optimize oxygenation and ventilation
Dopamine dose for bradycardia. - ANS-2-10 mcg per kilogram per minute
BURP - ANS-Backwards, upwards, rightward pressure
DOPE - ANS-Displacement, obstruction, pneumothorax, equipment failure
