ACLS Exam (Version A) Test
Bank 2025 with ALL the
Answers.
During a pause in CPR, you see this lead II ECG rhythm on
the monitor. The patient has no pulse. What is the next
action? - ANS/Resume compressions
What is a common but sometimes fatal mistake in cardiac
arrest management? - ANS/Prolonged interruptions in
chest compressions.
Which action is a componant of high-quality chest
comressions? - ANS/Allowing complete chest recoil
Which action increases the chance of successful
conversion of ventricular fibrillation? - ANS/Providing
quality compressions immediately before a defibrillation
attempt.
,Which situation BEST describes pulseless electrical
activity? - ANS/Sinus rythm without a pulse
What is the BEST strategy for performing high-quality CPR
on a patient with an advanced airway in place? -
ANS/Provide continuous chest compressions without
pauses and 10 ventilations per minute.
Three minutes after witnessing a cardiac arrest, one
member of your team inserts an endotracheal tube while
another performs continuous chest compressions. During
subsequent ventilation, you notice the presence of a
waveform on the capnography screen and a PETCO2 level
of 8 mm Hg. What is the significance of this finding? -
ANS/Chest compressions may not be effective.
The use of quantitative capnography in intubated patients
- ANS/allows for monitoring of CPR quality.
For the past 25 minutes, an EMS crew has attempted
resuscitation of a patient who originally presented in
ventricular fibrillation. After the first shock, the ECG
screen displayed asystole, which has persisted despite 2
doses of epinephrine, a fluid bolus, and high-quality CPR.
What is your next treatment? - ANS/Consider terminating
resuscitive efforts after consulting medical control.
, Which is a safe and effective practice within the
defibrillation sequence? - ANS/Be sure oxygen is not
blowing over the patient's chest during the shock.
During your assessment, your patient suddenly loses
consciousness. After calling for help and determining that
the patient is not breathing, you are unsure whether the
patient has a pulse. What is your next action? - ANS/Begin
chest compressions.
What is an advantage of using hands-free defibrillation
pads instead of defibrillation paddles? - ANS/Hands-free
pads allow for a more rapid defibrillation.
What action is recommended to help minimize
interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? -
ANS/Continue CPR while charging the defibrillator.
Which action is included in the BLS survey? - ANS/Early
defibrillation
You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After
activating the emergency response system, you determine
there is no pulse. What is your next action? - ANS/Start
chest compressions of at least 100 per min.
Bank 2025 with ALL the
Answers.
During a pause in CPR, you see this lead II ECG rhythm on
the monitor. The patient has no pulse. What is the next
action? - ANS/Resume compressions
What is a common but sometimes fatal mistake in cardiac
arrest management? - ANS/Prolonged interruptions in
chest compressions.
Which action is a componant of high-quality chest
comressions? - ANS/Allowing complete chest recoil
Which action increases the chance of successful
conversion of ventricular fibrillation? - ANS/Providing
quality compressions immediately before a defibrillation
attempt.
,Which situation BEST describes pulseless electrical
activity? - ANS/Sinus rythm without a pulse
What is the BEST strategy for performing high-quality CPR
on a patient with an advanced airway in place? -
ANS/Provide continuous chest compressions without
pauses and 10 ventilations per minute.
Three minutes after witnessing a cardiac arrest, one
member of your team inserts an endotracheal tube while
another performs continuous chest compressions. During
subsequent ventilation, you notice the presence of a
waveform on the capnography screen and a PETCO2 level
of 8 mm Hg. What is the significance of this finding? -
ANS/Chest compressions may not be effective.
The use of quantitative capnography in intubated patients
- ANS/allows for monitoring of CPR quality.
For the past 25 minutes, an EMS crew has attempted
resuscitation of a patient who originally presented in
ventricular fibrillation. After the first shock, the ECG
screen displayed asystole, which has persisted despite 2
doses of epinephrine, a fluid bolus, and high-quality CPR.
What is your next treatment? - ANS/Consider terminating
resuscitive efforts after consulting medical control.
, Which is a safe and effective practice within the
defibrillation sequence? - ANS/Be sure oxygen is not
blowing over the patient's chest during the shock.
During your assessment, your patient suddenly loses
consciousness. After calling for help and determining that
the patient is not breathing, you are unsure whether the
patient has a pulse. What is your next action? - ANS/Begin
chest compressions.
What is an advantage of using hands-free defibrillation
pads instead of defibrillation paddles? - ANS/Hands-free
pads allow for a more rapid defibrillation.
What action is recommended to help minimize
interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? -
ANS/Continue CPR while charging the defibrillator.
Which action is included in the BLS survey? - ANS/Early
defibrillation
You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After
activating the emergency response system, you determine
there is no pulse. What is your next action? - ANS/Start
chest compressions of at least 100 per min.
