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ACLS: FINAL TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
- Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this
rhythm?
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Second-degree type II
- Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated.
To assess CPR quality, which should you do?
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
- Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination
for a patient with sudden cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field?
CORRECT ANSWER: D) Coronary reperfusion-capable
medical center
- Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of
cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient?
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Agonal gasps
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- Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this
rhythm?
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Second-degree atrioventricular
block type I
- To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm,
how often do you squeeze the bag?
CORRECT ANSWER: B) 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 tube?
CORRECT ANSWER: C) 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 is the best for this patient?
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CORRECT ANSWER: B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as
soon as possible.
- Which best describes this rhythm?
CORRECT ANSWER: D) Third-degree atrioventricular
block.
- What is the recommended range from which a
temperature should be selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest?
CORRECT ANSWER: C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
- Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of
amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?
CORRECT ANSWER: D) 300 mg
- What is the primary goal of a medical emergency
team or rapid response team?
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CORRECT ANSWER: B) Improving patient outcomes
by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration.
- What is the recommended next step after a
defibrillation attempt?
CORRECT ANSWER: D) Resume CPR, starting with
chest compressions
- 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?
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Alert the hospital.
- A responder is caring for a patient with a history of
congestive heart failure. The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure 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?