ACLS Practice Test

Question 1

What is the first action to take when encountering an unresponsive patient?

Check for a pulse

Assess for scene safety

Begin CPR

Call for help

Question 2

Which condition requires transcutaneous pacing (TCP)?

Sinus tachycardia

Asystole

Complete heart block

Ventricular fibrillation

Question 3

When should a defibrillator be charged during ACLS?

After administering atropine

During chest compressions

After checking the pulse

Before starting CPR

Question 4

Which of the following describes asystole?

Rapid heart rhythm

Chaotic electrical activity

Absence of detectable electrical activity

Organized electrical rhythm with no pulse

Question 5

In the ACLS algorithm, what is the preferred method of drug administration if IV access is unavailable?

Oral administration

Intraosseous (IO) access

Subcutaneous injection

Endotracheal administration

Question 6

Which drug is administered to treat torsades de pointes in ACLS?

Magnesium sulfate

Atropine

Epinephrine

Dopamine

Question 7

During ACLS, what is the recommended action if the patient is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia?

Administer atropine

Deliver a shock

Perform a secondary survey

Check for reversible causes

Question 8

Defibrillation is the priority intervention for a patient in ventricular fibrillation.

True

False

Question 9

Intraosseous access is an acceptable alternative when IV access is not available.

True

False

Question 10

Cardioversion is the first line of treatment for all types of tachycardia.

True

False