ACLS: FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
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 achieved 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.
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, 7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm
and monitor correct placement 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 fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is the best
for this patient? - Correct answer-B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? - Correct answer-D) Third-degree
atrioventricular block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected
and maintained constantly 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 ventricular fibrillation? - Correct answer-D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? -
Correct answer-B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early
clinical deterioration.
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ANSWERS 2026
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 achieved 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.
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, 7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm
and monitor correct placement 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 fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is the best
for this patient? - Correct answer-B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? - Correct answer-D) Third-degree
atrioventricular block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected
and maintained constantly 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 ventricular fibrillation? - Correct answer-D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? -
Correct answer-B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early
clinical deterioration.
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