AMERICAN RED CROSS ACLS FINAL EXAM 2024-
2025 ACTUAL EXAM 50 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
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Administering epinephrine as early as possible
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A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to
providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this
patient?
A patient with suspected stroke arrives at the emergency department. The patient is
2 diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke and is a candidate for fibrinolytic therapy. To
achieve the best outcomes, this therapy should be initiated within what time frame?
A 30-year-old patient has been brought to the emergency department in cardiac
3 arrest. The cardiac monitor shows the following rhythm. Interpretation of this rhythm
would suggest which of the following as a possible precipitating factor?
, A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac
arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the
possible cause of the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited
4
jugular venous distension, cyanosis, apnea and hyperresonance on percussion. The
patient was also difficult to ventilate during the response. The team would most likely
suspect which condition as the cause?
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A patient is in cardiac arrest. Administering epinephrine as early as possible
The cardiac monitor shows
asystole. In addition to
providing continuous high-
quality CPR, what is the
other priority intervention
for this patient?
, A patient has experienced Tension Pneumothorax
return of spontaneous
circulation (ROSC) after
cardiac arrest. The
healthcare team is
conducting a secondary
assessment to determine
the possible cause of the
patient's cardiac arrest.
Before the arrest, the
patient exhibited jugular
venous distension, cyanosis,
apnea and hyperresonance
on percussion. The patient
was also difficult to
ventilate during the
response. The team would
most likely suspect which
condition as the cause?
A patient with suspected Within 1 hour of patient's arrival.
stroke arrives at the
emergency department. The
patient is diagnosed with
acute ischemic stroke and is
a candidate for fibrinolytic
therapy. To achieve the best
outcomes, this therapy
should be initiated within
what time frame?
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