ACLS New 50 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
1. A patient suspected of having acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is
monitored, showing a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg. What medication
is best for this patient?
Answer: Give intravenous fluids to help raise blood pressure.
2. While assessing a patient, a healthcare provider observes chest pain that
spreads to the left arm. What should be the first action?
Answer: Provide aspirin (unless there are reasons not to).
3. A patient is being treated for severe pulmonary edema. What position
should they be in for maximum comfort and oxygen supply?
Answer: Have them sit up with their feet hanging down.
4. What lab test is crucial for confirming heart muscle damage in a
suspected case of acute coronary syndrome?
Answer: Check the cardiac troponin levels.
5. During CPR, how deep should chest compressions be?
Answer: They should be at least 2 inches deep.
6. A patient shows signs of confusion and poor blood flow. If shock is
suspected, what’s the first thing to do?
Answer: Establish an IV line and start administering fluids.
7. A heart rate over 150 beats per minute in a patient with tachycardia and
shortness of breath suggests what?
Answer: It may indicate serious heart issues.
8. What’s the most important thing to check during intubation to ensure the
tube is placed correctly?
Answer: Listen to breath sounds and use capnography to confirm the
tube is in the trachea.
9. What should be done if a patient in cardiac arrest develops wide-complex
tachycardia during resuscitation?
Answer: Perform immediate defibrillation if there’s no pulse.
