AHA ACLS Actual Test Questions and Answers
First step after identifying apnea and no pulse - ANS CPR
Shockable rhythms - ANS VF and pVT
Non shockable rhythms - ANS Asystole/PEA
When should IV/IO access be gained? - ANS After first shock, during compressions
When is Amioderone administered? - ANS 2 minutes after first dose of Epinephrine (VF/pVT)
When is an advanced airway placed? - ANS Concurrently with second round of CPR
What is the first dose of amioderone - ANS 300mg
what is the second dose of amioderone - ANS 150mg
When is the second dose of amioderone administered - ANS 2 minutes after second dose of
epinephrine
What is the first step after a shock in cardiac arrest - ANS resume compressions
Is a pulse check/rhythm check done after a shock? - ANS NO!!! Resume compressions!!!
When is a pulse check rhythm check done? - ANS Regardless of a shock, when the compressor is
switched out (next 2 minute mark)
First step after identifying apnea and no pulse - ANS CPR
Shockable rhythms - ANS VF and pVT
Non shockable rhythms - ANS Asystole/PEA
When should IV/IO access be gained? - ANS After first shock, during compressions
When is Amioderone administered? - ANS 2 minutes after first dose of Epinephrine (VF/pVT)
When is an advanced airway placed? - ANS Concurrently with second round of CPR
What is the first dose of amioderone - ANS 300mg
what is the second dose of amioderone - ANS 150mg
When is the second dose of amioderone administered - ANS 2 minutes after second dose of
epinephrine
What is the first step after a shock in cardiac arrest - ANS resume compressions
Is a pulse check/rhythm check done after a shock? - ANS NO!!! Resume compressions!!!
When is a pulse check rhythm check done? - ANS Regardless of a shock, when the compressor is
switched out (next 2 minute mark)
