AHA ACLS WRITTEN EXAM 2024

AHA ACLS WRITTEN EXAM 2024

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During your assessment, your patient suddenly loses consciousness. After calling for help and determining that the patient is not breathing, you are unsure whether the patient has a pulse. What is your next action?

• Leave and get an AED.
• Begin chest compressions.
• Deliver 2 quick ventilations.
• Checks the patient's moth for the presence of a foreign body.

Correct Answer B. Begin chest compressions.

How long should it take to perform a pulse check during the BLS survey?

• 1 to 5 seconds.
• 5 to 10 seconds.
• 10 to 15 seconds.
• 15 to 20 seconds. Correct Answer B. 5 to 10 seconds.

What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR?

• 60 to 80 per minute.
• 80 to 100 per minute.
• About 100 per minute.
• 100 to 120 per minute Correct Answer D. 100 to 120 per

minute.

Which action improves the quality of chest compressions delivered during a resuscitation attempts?

• Observe ECG rhythm to determine depth of compressions.
• Do not allow the chest to fully recoil with each compression. 1 / 3

• Compress the upper half of the sternum at a rate of 150

compressions per minute.

• Switch providers about every 2 minutes or every 5

compression cycles. Correct Answer D. Switch providers about every 2 minutes or every 5 compression cycles.

What is the most reliable method of confirming and monitoring correct placement of an endotracheal tube?

• 5-point auscultation.

B, Colorimetric capnography.

• Continuous waveform capnography.

D, Use of esophageal detection devices. Correct Answer C.Continuous waveform capnography.

What is the proper ventilation rate for a patient who has an advance airway in place?

• 4 breaths per minute.
• 10 breaths per minute.
• 12 breaths per minute.
• 16 breaths per minute. Correct Answer B, 10 breaths per

minute.

which of the following is a sign of effective CPR?

• PETCO2 >= 10 mm Hg (1.33 kPa).
• Measure urine output of 1 mL/kg per hour.
• Patient temperature > 32 degree C
• Diastolic intra-arterial pressure <20 mm Hg. Correct Answer A.

PETCO2 >= 10 mm Hg (1.33 kPa)

What is the preferred method of access for epinephrine administration during cardiac arrest in most patients?

• Inraosseous.
• Endotracheal.
• Central intravenous. 2 / 3

• Peripheral intravenous. Correct Answer D. Peripheral

intravenous.

What is the recommendation in the use of cricoid pressure to prevent aspiration during cardiac arrest?

• Not recommended for routine use.
• Recommended during every resuscitation attempt.
• Recommended when the patient is vomiting.
• Recommended only for supraglotic airway insertion. Correct

Answer A. Not recommended for routine use.

What is recommended initial intervention for managing hypotension in the immediate period after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).

• Atropine bolus.
• Administration of IV or IO fluid bolus.
• Placement of a central line to monitor pulmonary wedge

pressure.

• Phenylephrine hydrocloride titrated to systolic blood pressure

>100 mm of Hg. Correct Answer B. Administration of IV or IO fluid bolus.

Which condition is a contraindication to therapeutic hypothermia during the post-cardiac arrest period for patients who achieve ROSC?

• Initial rhythm of asystole.
• Responding to verbal commands.
• Patient age greater then 60 years.
• Desire to provide coronary re-perfusion (eg PCI) Correct

Answer B. Responding to verbal commands.

What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? Correct Answer Continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging.

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