COMPLETE ACLS FINAL EXAM 2024/2025
STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess
CPR quality, which should you do? Answer: Monitor the patient's
PetCO2
◉ Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a
patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return a
spontaneous circulation in the field? Answer: Coronary reperfusion-
capable medical center
◉ Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest
in an unresponsive patient? Answer: Agonal gasps
◉ Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this
rhythm? Answer: Second degree atrioventricular (AV) block type I
◉ To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often
do you squeeze the bag? Answer: Once every 5 to 6 seconds
◉ In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable
method to confirm and monitor correct placement of an
, endotracheal (ET) tube? Answer: Continuous waveform
capnography
◉ 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 approach
is best for this patient? Answer: Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as
possible
◉ Which best describes this rhythm? Answer: Third-degree
atrioventricular block
◉ What is the recommended range from which a temperature
should be selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted
management after cardiac arrest? Answer: 32 degrees celsius to 36
degrees celsius
◉ Which is the recommended first intravenous (IV) dose of
amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?
Answer: 300mg
◉ Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or
rapid response team? Answer: Improving patient outcomes by
identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess
CPR quality, which should you do? Answer: Monitor the patient's
PetCO2
◉ Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a
patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return a
spontaneous circulation in the field? Answer: Coronary reperfusion-
capable medical center
◉ Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest
in an unresponsive patient? Answer: Agonal gasps
◉ Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this
rhythm? Answer: Second degree atrioventricular (AV) block type I
◉ To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often
do you squeeze the bag? Answer: Once every 5 to 6 seconds
◉ In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable
method to confirm and monitor correct placement of an
, endotracheal (ET) tube? Answer: Continuous waveform
capnography
◉ 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 approach
is best for this patient? Answer: Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as
possible
◉ Which best describes this rhythm? Answer: Third-degree
atrioventricular block
◉ What is the recommended range from which a temperature
should be selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted
management after cardiac arrest? Answer: 32 degrees celsius to 36
degrees celsius
◉ Which is the recommended first intravenous (IV) dose of
amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?
Answer: 300mg
◉ Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or
rapid response team? Answer: Improving patient outcomes by
identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
