AHA ACLS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025

AHA ACLS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2025



First step after identifying apnea and no pulse - CORRECT ANSWER-CPR

Shockable rhythms - CORRECT ANSWER-VF and pVT

Non shockable rhythms - CORRECT ANSWER-Asystole/PEA

When should IV/IO access be gained? - CORRECT ANSWER-After first shock, during
compressions

When is Amioderone administered? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 minutes after first dose of
Epinephrine (VF/pVT)

When is an advanced airway placed? - CORRECT ANSWER-Concurrently with second
round of CPR

What is the first dose of amioderone - CORRECT ANSWER-300mg

what is the second dose of amioderone - CORRECT ANSWER-150mg

When is the second dose of amioderone administered - CORRECT ANSWER-2
minutes after second dose of epinephrine

What is the first step after a shock in cardiac arrest - CORRECT ANSWER-resume
compressions

Is a pulse check/rhythm check done after a shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-NO!!!
Resume compressions!!!

When is a pulse check rhythm check done? - CORRECT ANSWER-Regardless of a
shock, when the compressor is switched out (next 2 minute mark)

Reversible causes in cardiac arrest (H's) - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypovolemia
Hypoxia
Hydrogen Ion (acidosis)
Hypo/Hyperkalemia