ACLS FINAL ASSESSMENT
TASK QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
a 49 year old female arrives at the hospital saying she has chest discomfort and
palpitations - ANS-
which are the initial steps of the primary assessment - ANS--abc's
-monitor heart rhythm and vital signs
-obtain a 12-lead
-establish IV
the patient is placed on the heart monitor. what is her heart rhythm - ANS-mobitz type
2 second degree av block
the patient's vs are HR 37, BP 77/50, RR 15, SPO2 97%, temp 98.8.
what is the first-line drug for acute symptomatic bradycardia - ANS-atropine
You administer a 1 mg bolus of atropine, which is ineffective. You prepare to initiate
transcutaneous pacing.
what steps should be followed to start pacing? - ANS--turn the pacer on
-attach pacing electrodes on chest according to package instructions
-set the current
-set the demand rate
-ideally, administer a sedative and analgesic for conscious patients
TASK QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
a 49 year old female arrives at the hospital saying she has chest discomfort and
palpitations - ANS-
which are the initial steps of the primary assessment - ANS--abc's
-monitor heart rhythm and vital signs
-obtain a 12-lead
-establish IV
the patient is placed on the heart monitor. what is her heart rhythm - ANS-mobitz type
2 second degree av block
the patient's vs are HR 37, BP 77/50, RR 15, SPO2 97%, temp 98.8.
what is the first-line drug for acute symptomatic bradycardia - ANS-atropine
You administer a 1 mg bolus of atropine, which is ineffective. You prepare to initiate
transcutaneous pacing.
what steps should be followed to start pacing? - ANS--turn the pacer on
-attach pacing electrodes on chest according to package instructions
-set the current
-set the demand rate
-ideally, administer a sedative and analgesic for conscious patients
