ACLS practice questions with complete solutions

What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation equipment? System Structure Process Patient outcome correct answer: Structure What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival? Activation of emergency response Defibrillation Advanced resuscitation High-quality CPR correct answer: Activation of emergency reponse What are signs of clinical deterioration that would prompt the activation of rapid response system? Symptomatic hypertension Seizure Unexplained agitation Diastolic blood pressure greater than 60 mm Hg or less than 100 mm Hg correct answer: Symptomatic hypertension Seizure Unexplained agitation What is the primary purpose of a rapid response team (RRT) or medical emergency team (MET)? To provide diagnostic consultation to emergency department patients To improve care for patients admitted to critical care units To improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration To provide online consultation to emergency medical services personnel in the field correct answer: To improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration What happens when teams rapidly assess and intervene when patients have abnormal vital signs? Morbidity and mortality rates are maintained