ACLS Exam Practice Quiz Form
Test your ACLS knowledge with this 10-question practice quiz. Submit your answers to see how well you know ACLS protocols and scenarios.
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Which of the following is the recommended first-line medication for ventricular fibrillation (VF) unresponsive to defibrillation?
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Epinephrine
Amiodarone
Atropine
Adenosine
Select all possible causes of pulseless electrical activity (PEA):
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Hypovolemia
Hypoxia
Tamponade
Tension pneumothorax
Hyperglycemia
A 55-year-old man is found unresponsive. He has no pulse and is in asystole. What is the next best step?
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Begin high-quality CPR
Defibrillate immediately
Administer atropine
Check for a carotid pulse again
What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing CPR on an adult?
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30:2
15:2
5:1
20:2
Shortly after intubation during a cardiac arrest, you notice a sudden drop in end-tidal CO2. What is the most likely cause?
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Dislodged endotracheal tube
Hyperventilation
Metabolic alkalosis
Improved cardiac output
List one reversible cause of cardiac arrest (H’s and T’s):
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What is the target temperature range for post-cardiac arrest therapeutic hypothermia (in °C)?
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Please rate your confidence in your ACLS knowledge.
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A patient in the ICU develops sudden bradycardia with hypotension. Which intervention should be performed first?
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Administer atropine
Start chest compressions
Prepare for transcutaneous pacing
Give epinephrine
Describe a scenario where synchronized cardioversion is indicated:
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