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Test Prep ACLS Exam Actual Questions

The questions for ACLS were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Question #1 Topic 1

Which of the following rhythms is most commonly present in the first minute following a cardiac arrest in adults?

  • A. ventricular tachycardia
  • B. asystole
  • C. bradycardia
  • D. ventricular fibrillation
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Correct Answer: D 🗳️

Question #2 Topic 1

SIMULATION -
What is the drug treatment priority list in treating unstable bradycardia?

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Correct Answer: See explanation below.
Oxygen, then atropine, then a dopamine drip at 5ג€"20 mcg/kg/min, and then epinephrine at 2ג€"10 mcg/min.

Question #3 Topic 1

Drugs useful in the treatment of cardiogenic pulmonary edema include (Choose three.)

  • A. furosemide
  • B. verapamil
  • C. morphine
  • D. propanolol
  • E. oxygen
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Correct Answer: ACE 🗳️

Question #4 Topic 1

An 80-year-old patient presents with severe chest pain. Heart rate is 30 and blood pressure is 60/P mm Hg.
The monitor shows sinus bradycardia. Which drug is indicated first?

  • A. lidocaine 75 mg IV bolus
  • B. isoproterenol infusion at 2ג€"10 mcg/min
  • C. atropine 0.5ג€"1 mg IV
  • D. morphine 2ג€"5 mg IV
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Correct Answer: C 🗳️

Question #5 Topic 1

Intubation with an endotracheal tube (Choose three.):

  • A. allows adjunctive ventilatory equipment to be used effectively
  • B. decreases the risk of aspiration
  • C. is the first priority in ventricular fibrillation
  • D. if performed improperly may result in only one lung being inflated
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Correct Answer: ABD 🗳️

Question #6 Topic 1

Bag-valve-mask devices (Choose two.):

  • A. may be used by untrained individuals
  • B. with high flow and a reservoir deliver close to 100% oxygen
  • C. aredifficultfor one person to use effectively
  • D. usually provide greater tidal volume than mouth-to-mask ventilation
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Correct Answer: BC 🗳️

Question #7 Topic 1

During cardiac arrest, acidosis (Choose three.):

  • A. is usually both metabolic and respiratory
  • B. should be treated with increased ventilation
  • C. should generally be treated with sodium bicarbonate
  • D. usually resolves once perfusion is restored
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Correct Answer: ABD 🗳️

Question #8 Topic 1

Which of the following is true in regards to endotracheal suction?

  • A. limited to 15 seconds
  • B. preceded with oxygen ventilation
  • C. can result in hypoxia
  • D. perform without applying suction
  • E. All of the above
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Correct Answer: E 🗳️

Question #9 Topic 1

After placement of an endotracheal tube, ventilate (Choose two.):

  • A. at 10ג€"15 breaths per minute
  • B. after the 5th compression
  • C. asynchronously to cardiac compressions
  • D. with room air
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Correct Answer: AC 🗳️

Question #10 Topic 1

FILL BLANK -
Breath sounds cannot be heard following endotracheal intubation. What is the most likely problem?

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Correct Answer: Esophageal intubation

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