ACLS Exam
c. Second-degree type II
1. Which type of atrioventricular block
best describes this rhythm?
a. First-degree
b. Second-degree type I
c. Second-degree type II
d. Third-degree
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and
has been intubated. To assess CPR
quality, which should you do?
a. Monitor the patient's PETCO 2 a. Monitor the patient's PETCO 2
b. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
c. Check the patient's pulse
d. Obtain a chest x-ray
3. Which facility is the most appropriate
EMS destination for a patient with sud-
den cardiac arrest who achieved return
of spontaneous circulation in the fleld?
d. Coronary reperfusion-capable medical
a. Comprehensive stroke care unit
center
b. Acute rehabilitation care unit
c. Acute long-term care unit
d. Coronary reperfusion-capable med-
ical center
4 Which of the following signs is a likely
indicator of cardiac arrest in an unre-
sponsive patient?
a. Slow, weak pulse rate c. Agonal gasps
b. Cyanosis
c. Agonal gasps
d. Irregular, weak pulse rate
5. Which type of atrioventricular block
best describes this rhythm?
a. Third-degree atrioventricular block b. Second-degree atrioventricular block
b. Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
type I
c. First-degree atrioventricular block
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d. Second-degree atrioventricular block
type II
To property ventilate a patient with a per-
fusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze
the bag?
A. Once every 3 to 4 seconds B. Once every 5 to 6 seconds
B. Once every 5 to 6 seconds
C. Once every 10 seconds
D. Once every 12 seconds
In addition to clinical assessment, which
is the most reliable method to confirm
and monitor correct placement of an en-
dotracheal tube?
c. Continuous waveform capnography
a. Arterial blood gases
b. Chest radiography
c. Continuous waveform capnography
d. Hemoglobin levels
8. You are caring for a patient with a sus-
pected 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 ap-
b. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as
proach is best for this patient?
possible
a. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
b. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as
possible
c. Order an echocardiogram before fibri-
nolytic administration
d. Wait for the results of the MRI
Which best describes this rhythm?
d. Third-degree atrioventricular block
a. First-degree atrioventricular block
c. Second-degree type II
1. Which type of atrioventricular block
best describes this rhythm?
a. First-degree
b. Second-degree type I
c. Second-degree type II
d. Third-degree
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and
has been intubated. To assess CPR
quality, which should you do?
a. Monitor the patient's PETCO 2 a. Monitor the patient's PETCO 2
b. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
c. Check the patient's pulse
d. Obtain a chest x-ray
3. Which facility is the most appropriate
EMS destination for a patient with sud-
den cardiac arrest who achieved return
of spontaneous circulation in the fleld?
d. Coronary reperfusion-capable medical
a. Comprehensive stroke care unit
center
b. Acute rehabilitation care unit
c. Acute long-term care unit
d. Coronary reperfusion-capable med-
ical center
4 Which of the following signs is a likely
indicator of cardiac arrest in an unre-
sponsive patient?
a. Slow, weak pulse rate c. Agonal gasps
b. Cyanosis
c. Agonal gasps
d. Irregular, weak pulse rate
5. Which type of atrioventricular block
best describes this rhythm?
a. Third-degree atrioventricular block b. Second-degree atrioventricular block
b. Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
type I
c. First-degree atrioventricular block
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d. Second-degree atrioventricular block
type II
To property ventilate a patient with a per-
fusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze
the bag?
A. Once every 3 to 4 seconds B. Once every 5 to 6 seconds
B. Once every 5 to 6 seconds
C. Once every 10 seconds
D. Once every 12 seconds
In addition to clinical assessment, which
is the most reliable method to confirm
and monitor correct placement of an en-
dotracheal tube?
c. Continuous waveform capnography
a. Arterial blood gases
b. Chest radiography
c. Continuous waveform capnography
d. Hemoglobin levels
8. You are caring for a patient with a sus-
pected 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 ap-
b. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as
proach is best for this patient?
possible
a. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
b. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as
possible
c. Order an echocardiogram before fibri-
nolytic administration
d. Wait for the results of the MRI
Which best describes this rhythm?
d. Third-degree atrioventricular block
a. First-degree atrioventricular block
