2010-2015 ACLS Guideline Changes. Are You Ready?
The 2015-2020 AHA Guidelines are now in effect. This practice test remains avaliable to members since most of the 2010 guideline changes remain in effect as well. All questions reflect accurate up-to-date information the with the 2015 guidelines.
Beginning in January 2010, all over the United States, health care providers have been integrating their practice to the new 2010-2015 ACLS Guidelines. There were significant changes made to several aspects of the ACLS protocol including, an addition of a 5th link in the chain of survival, waveform capnography, simplified pulseless arrest algorithm, simplified tachycardia algorithm, medication changes, and much more.
To assist you in preparation for ACLS certification and testing based on these 2010-2015 ACLS Guideline changes, we have created a 25 question test covering all of the major changes that you may run into during testing and certification.
Members may use the link below to access the 2010-2015 ACLS Guideline Changes Test.
deboshree mallik says
Excellent interpretation of d heart blocks n videos r impressive n self explanatory….
Kalina Stoilova says
They are very practical videos and i watched them with pleasure!
Diana Blick says
I crammed for my recert this week using your site and got 94 percent on the written and did well on the scenarios. I felt confident and comfortable. Thanks! I will recommend to my friends.
318491 says
studding your course to take ACLS for the first time in 44yrs I’ve been a nurse. I’m having to familiarize myself with rhythms. Having trouble differintiating1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree blocks. Your course is very helpful. I’m confident with your help, I’ll be prepared in three weeks.
Jeff with admin. says
The best way is to become very familiar with the rhythms and understand each one. Read through these pages a couple of times.
https://acls-algorithms.com/rhythms/first-degree-heart-block
https://acls-algorithms.com/rhythms/second-degree-heart-block-type-1
https://acls-algorithms.com/rhythms/second-degree-heart-block-type-2
https://acls-algorithms.com/rhythms/complete-heart-block
Let me know if you have any other questions about this.
Kind regards,
Jeff
318491 says
thank you
mmutter says
Hi Jeff, I just wanted to send you a quick note to say that I aced the ACLS course today (both written and practical portions). I wanted to thank you for the excellent site. I will let all my colleagues know. Blessings. Mike, ER RN from Canada.
Jeff with admin. says
Thanks for letting me know how it went. I’m so glad that the site was helpful for you and thanks for passing the site along.
Kind regards,
Jeff
mluisausi says
Hi Jeff,
I passed my ACLS today.. missed only 1 question and this site definitely helped me!! I would highly recommend it to everyone I know… thanks..
Jeff with admin. says
Great Job! Thanks for recommending to others.
Kind regards,
Jeff
318491 says
I need to prepare myself to take acls for the first time.I can’t even think where to begin. I’m at your mercy! I have to pass!
Jeff with admin. says
You can get a good feel for how to use the site by watching the video on the home page and also by reading the study guide page.
Kind regards,
Jeff
Kathleen12 says
Thank you for this web site….I passed today with a 94%…first time and wouldn’t have been able to do it without your practice codes. You’re the best!
Jeff with admin. says
Great job! Thanks for the feedback and encouragement.
Kind regards,
Jeff
lauramitchler says
Passed today with 92% for the 1st time in past 15 years I have taken the ACLS exam! Your website really helped me put the megacode scenerios in perspective and easy to learn and memorize all the changes!! I will totally recommend this to my other co workers to help for the test and exam!! Thanks so much!! Linda F.
Kathleen Miller says
Thank you again. I passed.
cheryl10 says
Passed today with a 98% written, and a 100% ECG. The mega code was a breeze. I did read the book very carefully, as it is AHA who does the testing, but your site is fantastic. The practice questions, the videos, the mega series all made me very confident. I’ll be retiring next year, so this is my last ACLS. I would recommend this site to all who needs to certify in ACLS. Thanks Again !!!.
stella says
Jeff, love your site. Took ACLS today and passed with a 98. I was confident going in. Spent couple weeks going through the material from your site. Did not need to read the ACLS book. Thanks again Rebecca
retiringsoon says
Thank you Thank you Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did my ACLS recert today, felt comfortable and confident and passed with flying colors thanks to you. Continue this terrific site and helping out people like myself.
TY. God Bless You Always.
Jeff with admin. says
Great Job! Thanks for the encouragement.
Kind regards,
Jeff
eduardmex says
Hi Jeff.
Is there a specific indication of admin IV fluids during cardiac arrest? And which is the specific dose of IV fluids in post cardiac arrest recommended by AHA?
Jeff with admin. says
The indication for admin of IV fluids during cardiac arrest could be suspected hypovolemia. This would most likely be caused by trauma, dehydration, or sepsis. There is no specific dose which AHA recommends to give, but you would look at the BP and treat according to that. AHA recommendation for minimum SBP is 90 mmHG. A 1 liter fluid bolus will not hurt anyone in cardiac arrest, but it may help significantly if hypovolemia is involved.
Kind regards,
Jeff
SR says
Dear Jeff, Chris, and Jared,
Thank you so much for the excellent site. I passed the ACLS! Indeed, it was very helpful! CDs would be great in the future, especially for listening in the car. I plan to use your website in 2 years!
Best regards, Shashi