Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Procedures and Protocols Quiz

Take our ACLS quiz to review protocols & medications. Test your skills with 16 questions on CPR, defibrillation, medications, and algorithms.

#1

What is the first step in the ACLS algorithm for cardiac arrest?

Assess the patient's responsiveness
Check for a pulse
Initiate chest compressions
Administer epinephrine
#2

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for adult CPR during ACLS?

2-3 centimeters
4-5 centimeters
6-7 centimeters
8-9 centimeters
#3

What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR during ACLS?

15:2
30:2
5:1
10:1
#4

Which medication is commonly used for post-resuscitation care following successful defibrillation during ACLS?

Amiodarone
Epinephrine
Aspirin
Thrombolytics
#5

What is the recommended initial dose of epinephrine for pediatric cardiac arrest during ACLS?

0.01 mg/kg
0.1 mg/kg
0.3 mg/kg
0.5 mg/kg
#6

Which medication is commonly administered during ACLS for the treatment of ventricular fibrillation?

Atropine
Adenosine
Amiodarone
Aspirin
#7

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR during ACLS?

50-60 compressions per minute
70-80 compressions per minute
90-100 compressions per minute
110-120 compressions per minute
#8

During ACLS, what is the first-choice treatment for symptomatic bradycardia with a pulse?

Epinephrine
Amiodarone
Atropine
Dopamine
#9

Which rhythm is considered shockable in ACLS algorithms?

Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
Asystole
Ventricular fibrillation (VF)
Sinus bradycardia
#10

What is the recommended initial energy level for biphasic defibrillation in adult cardiac arrest during ACLS?

50 joules
100 joules
200 joules
360 joules
#11

What is the treatment of choice for pulseless ventricular tachycardia during ACLS?

Synchronized cardioversion
Defibrillation
Amiodarone
Adenosine
#12

What is the recommended dose of epinephrine during ACLS for adult cardiac arrest?

0.1 mg/kg
1 mg every 3-5 minutes
40 units
0.5 mg/kg
#13

Which of the following is NOT a reversible cause of cardiac arrest according to ACLS guidelines?

Hypovolemia
Tension pneumothorax
Hypothermia
Hyperkalemia
#14

What is the recommended rate for administering IV fluids during ACLS resuscitation of an adult patient in shock?

10 mL/kg
20 mL/kg
30 mL/kg
40 mL/kg
#15

During ACLS, what is the recommended action for a patient experiencing a pulseless electrical activity (PEA) rhythm?

Defibrillate immediately
Administer epinephrine
Start chest compressions
Initiate synchronized cardioversion
#16

What is the recommended action if a patient becomes responsive during ACLS assessment?

Continue ACLS protocol
Terminate resuscitative efforts
Administer sedative medications
Administer analgesic medications

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