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WorksheetsACLS Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the first step in the ACLS algorithm for a patient in cardiac arrest?
Administer epinephrine
Check for a pulse
Start chest compressions
Attach an AED
What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?
80-100 compressions per minute
100-120 compressions per minute
120-140 compressions per minute
60-80 compressions per minute
Which rhythm is most commonly associated with sudden cardiac arrest?
Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation
Sinus bradycardia
Supraventricular tachycardia
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions in adult CPR?
1-2 cm
3-4 cm
5-6 cm
7-8 cm
What is the first drug typically administered during pulseless ventricular tachycardia?
Amiodarone
Epinephrine
Lidocaine
Atropine
How often should epinephrine be administered during cardiac arrest?
Every 1-2 minutes
Every 3-5 minutes
Every 6-8 minutes
Every 10 minutes
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR?
15:2
30:2
5:1
10:1
Which of the following is a shockable rhythm in ACLS?
Asystole
Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
Ventricular tachycardia
Sinus bradycardia
What is the initial joule setting for biphasic defibrillation in ventricular fibrillation?
50-100 joules
120-200 joules
300-360 joules
400 joules
What should be done immediately after delivering a defibrillation shock?
Check for a pulse
Administer epinephrine
Resume chest compressions
Provide rescue breaths
What is the recommended dose of amiodarone for refractory ventricular fibrillation?
1 mg IV push
150 mg IV over 10 minutes
300 mg IV push
0.5 mg/kg IV push
Which of the following is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest (part of the H's and T's)?
Hyperglycemia
Hypovolemia
Hypotension
Hypoglycemia
What is the correct hand position for chest compressions in an adult?
Upper third of the sternum
Center of the chest, between the nipples
Lower third of the sternum
Over the xiphoid process
What is the recommended ventilation rate for an adult with an advanced airway in place?
6-8 breaths per minute
10-12 breaths per minute
14-16 breaths per minute
18-20 breaths per minute
Which medication is used to treat symptomatic bradycardia if atropine is ineffective?
Epinephrine
Dopamine
Amiodarone
Lidocaine
What is the primary goal of ACLS interventions?
Restore circulation and oxygenation
Administer medications
Perform diagnostic tests
Prevent hospital admission
What is the correct energy level for synchronized cardioversion of unstable atrial fibrillation?
50-100 joules
120-200 joules
300-360 joules
400 joules
Which of the following indicates a high-quality CPR?
Allowing partial chest recoil
Compressing at a rate of 80/min
Minimizing interruptions in compressions
Compressing to a depth of 3-4 cm
What is the first action for a patient with suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?
Administer morphine
Give aspirin
Perform an ECG
Start heparin
What is the role of the team leader in an ACLS scenario?
Perform chest compressions
Administer medications
Coordinate and direct the team
Operate the defibrillator
