Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Guidelines Quiz

Test your knowledge with these ACLS guidelines quiz questions on medication, compression rates, rhythms, and more.

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What is the recommended compression rate during CPR for adults according to ACLS guidelines?

50-60 compressions per minute

70-80 compressions per minute

90-100 compressions per minute

110-120 compressions per minute

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions during adult CPR according to ACLS guidelines?

2 inches

1 inch

1.5 inches

3 inches

During the initial assessment of a patient in cardiac arrest, what is the first step according to ACLS guidelines?

Start chest compressions

Check for a pulse

Give rescue breaths

Assess the airway

Which medication is recommended as first-line treatment for ventricular fibrillation in ACLS?

Aspirin

Epinephrine

Amiodarone

Atropine

Which rhythm is shockable in ACLS algorithms?

Asystole

Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)

Ventricular fibrillation (VF)

Atrial fibrillation (AF)

What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adult CPR according to ACLS guidelines?

15:1

30:2

10:1

5:1

Which medication is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic bradycardia with poor perfusion according to ACLS guidelines?

Lidocaine

Dopamine

Adenosine

Atropine

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

0.5 mg

1 mg

2 mg

5 mg

Which of the following is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest according to ACLS algorithms?

Tension pneumothorax

Pulmonary embolism

Hypovolemia

Hypoglycemia

#10

What is the recommended initial energy level for biphasic defibrillation in ACLS?

100-150 joules

200-300 joules

360 joules

400 joules

#11

Which of the following is NOT a component of the H's and T's that may cause reversible cardiac arrest?

Hypothermia

Hyperkalemia

Hypoglycemia

Hypertension

#12

What is the recommended sequence of actions for managing a patient with a witnessed cardiac arrest according to ACLS guidelines?

Start CPR, attach defibrillator pads, analyze rhythm, deliver shock if indicated

Check for responsiveness, activate emergency response, check for pulse, start compressions

Check for breathing, open airway, give 2 rescue breaths, start compressions

Assess for breathing, check pulse, call for help, start chest compressions

#13

What is the recommended dose of atropine for the treatment of symptomatic bradycardia in adults according to ACLS guidelines?