ACLS Final Test 2027 Questions and Answers | Practice
Questions and Verified Answers | Graded A+
Question 1.
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which
should you do?
Answer: Monitor the patient's PetCO2
Question 2.
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
Question 3.
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive
patient?
Answer: Cyanosis
Question 4.
Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm?
Answer: Second degree atrioventricular (AV) block type I
Question 5.
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag?
Answer: Once every 5 to 6 seconds
Question 6.
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
, Question 7.
Which best describes this rhythm?
Answer: Third-degree atrioventricular block
Question 8.
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
Question 9.
Which is the recommended first intravenous (IV) dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation?
Answer: 300mg
Question 10.
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
Question 11.
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
Answer: Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
Question 12.
EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to the Adult
Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS team will
expedite this patient's care on arrival and reduce the time to treatment?
Answer: Alert the hospital
• A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure
(CHF). The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure (BP)
of 68/50 mmHg, and a heart rate of 190/min. The patient's lead II ECG is
displayed here. Which best characterizes this patient's rhythm? Answer:
Unstable supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
Question 13.
Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man lying on the kitchen floor. You
determine that he is unresponsive. Which is the next step in your assessment and
management of this patient?
Answer: Check the patient's breathing and pulse
Questions and Verified Answers | Graded A+
Question 1.
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which
should you do?
Answer: Monitor the patient's PetCO2
Question 2.
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
Question 3.
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive
patient?
Answer: Cyanosis
Question 4.
Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm?
Answer: Second degree atrioventricular (AV) block type I
Question 5.
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag?
Answer: Once every 5 to 6 seconds
Question 6.
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
, Question 7.
Which best describes this rhythm?
Answer: Third-degree atrioventricular block
Question 8.
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
Question 9.
Which is the recommended first intravenous (IV) dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation?
Answer: 300mg
Question 10.
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
Question 11.
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
Answer: Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
Question 12.
EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to the Adult
Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS team will
expedite this patient's care on arrival and reduce the time to treatment?
Answer: Alert the hospital
• A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure
(CHF). The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure (BP)
of 68/50 mmHg, and a heart rate of 190/min. The patient's lead II ECG is
displayed here. Which best characterizes this patient's rhythm? Answer:
Unstable supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
Question 13.
Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man lying on the kitchen floor. You
determine that he is unresponsive. Which is the next step in your assessment and
management of this patient?
Answer: Check the patient's breathing and pulse
