ACLS Practice Test Questions and Correct Answers 2024

Chest compressions for an adult are performed: a. at a rate between 60-80 compressions b. at a rate of at least 80 compressions per minute c. at a rate between 80-100 compressions per minute d. at a rate between 100-120 compressions per minute - Correct Answer d. at a rate between 100-120 compressions per minute The ratio of compressions to breaths in adults is: a. 15:1 b. 10:2 c. 20:2 d. 30:2 - Correct Answer d. 30:2 *No matter how many rescuers are available (in adults), the correct ratio is 30 to 2. An adult patient in respiratory arrest with a pulse is ventilated via bag valve mask: a. 8-10 times per minute b. 10-12 times per minute c. 12-14 times per minute d. 14-16 times per minute - Correct Answer b. 10-12 times per minute *When there is no advanced airway in place, ventilations should be given 10 to 12 times per minute. This translates to one ventilation every 5 to 6 seconds. Hypotension following cardiac arrest is NOT treated with: a. IV calcium infusion b. IV dopamine infusion c. IV epinephrine infusion d. IV ringer's lactate or IV normal saline - Correct Answer a. IV calcium infusion