ACLS: FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024-
2025
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - correct answer-C) Second-
degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? -
correct answer-A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac who achieve
d return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - correct answer-D) Coronary reperfusion-
capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? -
correct answer-C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - correct answer-B) Second-
degree atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? -
correct answer-B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.
7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor correct p
lacement of an endotracheal tube? - correct answer-C) Continuous waveform capnography
8. 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 fibrinolyti
c therapy. Which treatment is the best for this patient? -Kcorrect answer-
B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? - correct answer-D) Third-degree atrioventricular block.
, 10. What isKthe recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and maintained cons
tantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest? - correct answer-
C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventric
ular fibrillation? - correct answer-D) 300 mg
12. What isKthe primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? - correct answer-
B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration.
13. What isKthe recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? -Kcorrect answer-
D) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
14. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to the Adult Suspected Stroke
Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMSKteam will expedite thisKpatient's care on arrival an
d reduce the time to treatment? - correct answer-A) Alert the hospital.
15. A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure. The patient is experienci
ng shortness of breath, a blood pressure of 68/50 mmHg, and a heart rate of 190/min. The patient's lea
d II ECG is displayed here. Which best characterizes this patient's rhythm? - correct answer-
D) Unstable supraventricular tachycardia
16. 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-
B) Check the patient's breathing and pulse.
17. Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS asses
sment? - correct answer-B) 5 to 10 seconds
18. You instruct a team member to give 1 mg Atropine IV. Which is the best example of closed-
loop communication? - correctKanswer-C) I'll draw up 1 mg of Atropine.
19. What isKan effect of excessive ventilation? - correct answer-A) Decreased cardiac output.
2025
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - correct answer-C) Second-
degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? -
correct answer-A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac who achieve
d return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - correct answer-D) Coronary reperfusion-
capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? -
correct answer-C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - correct answer-B) Second-
degree atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? -
correct answer-B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.
7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor correct p
lacement of an endotracheal tube? - correct answer-C) Continuous waveform capnography
8. 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 fibrinolyti
c therapy. Which treatment is the best for this patient? -Kcorrect answer-
B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? - correct answer-D) Third-degree atrioventricular block.
, 10. What isKthe recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and maintained cons
tantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest? - correct answer-
C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventric
ular fibrillation? - correct answer-D) 300 mg
12. What isKthe primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? - correct answer-
B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration.
13. What isKthe recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? -Kcorrect answer-
D) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
14. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to the Adult Suspected Stroke
Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMSKteam will expedite thisKpatient's care on arrival an
d reduce the time to treatment? - correct answer-A) Alert the hospital.
15. A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure. The patient is experienci
ng shortness of breath, a blood pressure of 68/50 mmHg, and a heart rate of 190/min. The patient's lea
d II ECG is displayed here. Which best characterizes this patient's rhythm? - correct answer-
D) Unstable supraventricular tachycardia
16. 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-
B) Check the patient's breathing and pulse.
17. Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS asses
sment? - correct answer-B) 5 to 10 seconds
18. You instruct a team member to give 1 mg Atropine IV. Which is the best example of closed-
loop communication? - correctKanswer-C) I'll draw up 1 mg of Atropine.
19. What isKan effect of excessive ventilation? - correct answer-A) Decreased cardiac output.
