ACLS Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
What is a common but sometimes fatal mistake in cardiac arrest management? -
Correct answer-Prolonged interruption in chest compressions
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50
mm Hg, the heart rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min,
and the pulse oximetry reading is 97%. What assessment step is most important
now? - Correct answer-Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
What is the preferred method of access for epinephrine administration during
cardiac arrest in most patients? - Correct answer-Peripheral intrvenous
An activated AED does not promptly analyze the rhythm. What is your next
action? - Correct answer-Begin chest compressions
3 mins after witnessing a cardiac arrest, 1 member inserts an ET tube while another
performs chest compress. During subsequent ventilation, you notice the presence
of a waveform on the capnography screen and a PETCO2 level of 8 mm Hg. What
does this mean? - Correct answer-Chest compressions may not be effective
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, The use of quantitative capnography in intubated patients - Correct answer-allows
for monitoring of CPR quality
For 25 minutes, an EMS crew has attempted resuscitation of a pt who presented in
V Fib. 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 next? -
Correct answer-Consider terminating resuscitative efforts after consulting medical
control
Which is a safe and effective practice within the defibrillation sequence? - Correct
answer-Be sure oxygen is not blowing over the patient's chest during the shock
D. Commandingly announce "clear" after you deliver the defibrillation shock.
What is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team (MET) or rapid
response team (RRT)? - Correct answer-Identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration
Choose an appropriate indication to stop or withhold resuscitative efforts. - Correct
answer-Evidence of igor mortis
What is the first treatment priority for a patient who achieves ROSC? - Correct
answer-Optimizing ventilation and oxygenating
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What is a common but sometimes fatal mistake in cardiac arrest management? -
Correct answer-Prolonged interruption in chest compressions
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50
mm Hg, the heart rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min,
and the pulse oximetry reading is 97%. What assessment step is most important
now? - Correct answer-Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
What is the preferred method of access for epinephrine administration during
cardiac arrest in most patients? - Correct answer-Peripheral intrvenous
An activated AED does not promptly analyze the rhythm. What is your next
action? - Correct answer-Begin chest compressions
3 mins after witnessing a cardiac arrest, 1 member inserts an ET tube while another
performs chest compress. During subsequent ventilation, you notice the presence
of a waveform on the capnography screen and a PETCO2 level of 8 mm Hg. What
does this mean? - Correct answer-Chest compressions may not be effective
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, The use of quantitative capnography in intubated patients - Correct answer-allows
for monitoring of CPR quality
For 25 minutes, an EMS crew has attempted resuscitation of a pt who presented in
V Fib. 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 next? -
Correct answer-Consider terminating resuscitative efforts after consulting medical
control
Which is a safe and effective practice within the defibrillation sequence? - Correct
answer-Be sure oxygen is not blowing over the patient's chest during the shock
D. Commandingly announce "clear" after you deliver the defibrillation shock.
What is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team (MET) or rapid
response team (RRT)? - Correct answer-Identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration
Choose an appropriate indication to stop or withhold resuscitative efforts. - Correct
answer-Evidence of igor mortis
What is the first treatment priority for a patient who achieves ROSC? - Correct
answer-Optimizing ventilation and oxygenating
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