ACLS TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm? CORRECT ANSWER
Second degree type II
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should
you do? CORRECT ANSWER Monitor the patient's PetCO2
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest
who achieved return a spontaneous circulation in the field? CORRECT ANSWER Coronary
reperfusion-capable medical center
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient?
CORRECT ANSWER Cyanosis
Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm? CORRECT ANSWER
Second degree atrioventricular (AV) block type I
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?
CORRECT ANSWER Once every 5 to 6 seconds
In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor
correct placement of an endotracheal (ET) tube? CORRECT ANSWER Continuous waveform
capnography
You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The
CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any
contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment approach is best for this patient?
CORRECT ANSWER Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
, Which best describes this rhythm? CORRECT ANSWER Third-degree atrioventricular block
What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and maintained
constantly to achieve targeted management after cardiac arrest? CORRECT ANSWER 32 degrees
Celsius to 36 degrees Celsius
Which is the recommended first intravenous (IV) dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? CORRECT ANSWER 300mg
Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? CORRECT
ANSWER Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? CORRECT ANSWER Resume
CPR, starting with chest compressions
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 this patient's
care on arrival and reduce the time to treatment? CORRECT ANSWER Alert the hospital
A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF). The patient is
experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure (BP) of 68/50 mmHg, and a heart rate of
190/min. The patient's lead II ECG is displayed here. Which best characterizes this patient's
rhythm? CORRECT ANSWER Unstable supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man lying on the kitchen floor. You determine
that he is unresponsive. Which is the next step in your assessment and management of this
patient? CORRECT ANSWER Check the patient's breathing and pulse
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS
Assessment? CORRECT ANSWER 5 to 10 seconds
ANSWERS
Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm? CORRECT ANSWER
Second degree type II
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should
you do? CORRECT ANSWER Monitor the patient's PetCO2
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest
who achieved return a spontaneous circulation in the field? CORRECT ANSWER Coronary
reperfusion-capable medical center
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient?
CORRECT ANSWER Cyanosis
Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm? CORRECT ANSWER
Second degree atrioventricular (AV) block type I
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?
CORRECT ANSWER Once every 5 to 6 seconds
In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor
correct placement of an endotracheal (ET) tube? CORRECT ANSWER Continuous waveform
capnography
You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The
CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any
contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment approach is best for this patient?
CORRECT ANSWER Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
, Which best describes this rhythm? CORRECT ANSWER Third-degree atrioventricular block
What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and maintained
constantly to achieve targeted management after cardiac arrest? CORRECT ANSWER 32 degrees
Celsius to 36 degrees Celsius
Which is the recommended first intravenous (IV) dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation? CORRECT ANSWER 300mg
Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? CORRECT
ANSWER Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? CORRECT ANSWER Resume
CPR, starting with chest compressions
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 this patient's
care on arrival and reduce the time to treatment? CORRECT ANSWER Alert the hospital
A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF). The patient is
experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure (BP) of 68/50 mmHg, and a heart rate of
190/min. The patient's lead II ECG is displayed here. Which best characterizes this patient's
rhythm? CORRECT ANSWER Unstable supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man lying on the kitchen floor. You determine
that he is unresponsive. Which is the next step in your assessment and management of this
patient? CORRECT ANSWER Check the patient's breathing and pulse
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS
Assessment? CORRECT ANSWER 5 to 10 seconds
