ACLS: FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - ANSWER-C) Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? - ANSWER-A) Monitor the patient's PET...
ACLS: FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - ANSWER-C) Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? - ANSWER-A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac who achieved
return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - ANSWER-D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? - ANSWER-C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - ANSWER-B) Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? - ANSWER-B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.
7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? - ANSWER-C) Continuous waveform capnography
8. 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? - ANSWER-B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? - ANSWER-D) Third-degree atrioventricular block. 10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation? - ANSWER-D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? - ANSWER-B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration.
13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - ANSWER-D) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
14. 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-A) Alert the hospital.
15. 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? - ANSWER-D) Unstable supraventricular tachycardia
16. 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-
B) Check the patient's breathing and pulse.
17. Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS assessment? - ANSWER-B) 5 to 10 seconds
18. You instruct a team member to give 1 mg Atropine IV. Which is the best example of closed-loop communication? - ANSWER-C) I'll draw up 1 mg of Atropine.
19. What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - ANSWER-A) Decreased cardiac output.
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