ACLS STUDY SET EXAM
ACLS STUDY SET EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? ANS >> Decreased
Cardiac Output
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation
attempt? ANS >> Resume CPR, starting with chest
compressions.
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
ANS >> Allows maximum blood return to the heart.
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient
assessment? ANS >> Reduces the chances of missing
important signs and symptoms.
, ACLS STUDY SET EXAM
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient
assessment? ANS >> Initial Impression.
Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a
conscious patient? ANS >> Formulate a differential diagnosis.
Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially
reversible cause of cardiac arrest and other emergency
cardiopulmonary conditions? ANS >> Hypothermia
What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a
resuscitation team? ANS >> To ensure high-quality CPR
The CPR Coach role can be blended into which of the following
roles? ANS >> The Monitor/Defibrillator
What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality
CPR? ANS >> 100 to 120 compressions per minute
Which best describes the length of time it should take to
perform a pulse check during the BLS Assessment? ANS >> 5
to 10 seconds
ACLS STUDY SET EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? ANS >> Decreased
Cardiac Output
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation
attempt? ANS >> Resume CPR, starting with chest
compressions.
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
ANS >> Allows maximum blood return to the heart.
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient
assessment? ANS >> Reduces the chances of missing
important signs and symptoms.
, ACLS STUDY SET EXAM
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient
assessment? ANS >> Initial Impression.
Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a
conscious patient? ANS >> Formulate a differential diagnosis.
Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially
reversible cause of cardiac arrest and other emergency
cardiopulmonary conditions? ANS >> Hypothermia
What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a
resuscitation team? ANS >> To ensure high-quality CPR
The CPR Coach role can be blended into which of the following
roles? ANS >> The Monitor/Defibrillator
What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality
CPR? ANS >> 100 to 120 compressions per minute
Which best describes the length of time it should take to
perform a pulse check during the BLS Assessment? ANS >> 5
to 10 seconds
