ACLS Exam Version A Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales, 100% Guarantee Pass
Question : Which of these tests should be performed for a pt
with suspected stroke as early as possible but no more than 20 min after hospital arrival?
CORRECT ANSWER : Noncontrast CT scan of head
Question : Which best describes this rhythm?
CORRECT ANSWER : Monomorphic Vent Tach
Question : Which is an acceptable method of selecting an
appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway?
CORRECT ANSWER : Measure from the corner of the
mouth to the angle of mandible
Question : You are caring for a pt with a suspected stroke
whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The pt does not have
any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best for this pt?
CORRECT ANSWER : Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as
possible and consider endovascular therapy
Question : Which is the recommended next step after a
defibrillation attempt?
CORRECT ANSWER : Resume CPR, starting with chest
compressions
Question : Which of the following signs is a likely indicator
of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive pt?
CORRECT ANSWER : Agonal gasps
Question : You are evaluating a 58YO man with chest
discomfort. His BP is 92/50 mmHG, his HR is 92/min, his nonlabored RR is 14/min, and his pulse ox is 97%. Which assessment step is most important now?
CORRECT ANSWER : Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
Question : During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the
recommended duration of targeted temperature management after reaching the correct temperature range?
CORRECT ANSWER : At least 24 hours
Question : Your rescue team arrives to find a 59YO man lying
on the kitchen floor. You determine that he is unresponsive.What is the next step in your assessment and management of this pt?
CORRECT ANSWER: Check the pt's breathing and pulse
Question : (SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2
days ago. Today he is in severe distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale, diaphoretic, cool to touch, weak radial pulse, BP 64/40 mmHg, RR 28/min, 89% RA.VTach changed to VFib.
On the basis of this pt's initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac arrest?
CORRECT ANSWER : Acute Coronary Syndrome
Question : (SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2
days ago. Today he is in severe distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale, diaphoretic, cool to touch, weak radial pulse, BP 64/40 mmHg, RR 28/min, 89% RA.VTach changed to VFib.
In addition to defibrillation, which intervention should be performed immediately?
CORRECT ANSWER : Chest compressions
Question : (SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2
days ago. Today he is in severe distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale, diaphoretic, cool to touch, weak radial pulse, BP 64/40 mmHg, RR 28/min, 89% RA.VTach changed to VFib.
Despite 2 defib attempts, the pt remains in VFib. Which drug and dose should you administer FIRST to this pt?