ACLS Certification Exam Quiz 2023 Questions with Complete Solutions| Graded A+

The BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? Responsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation, Defibrillation Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: Placement of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Which type of suction catheter provides the most effective suctioning of the oropharynx and thick particulate matter? Rigid catheter (Yankauer) Early defibrillation is critical for individuals with sudden cardiac arrest for the following reasons EXCEPT: Individuals in asystole respond well to late defibrillation. In an individual with ventricular fibrillation (VF), what should occur immediately following a shock? Resume CPR An individual should be cleared prior to a shock only when convenient. FALSE It is recommended to interrupt CPR when obtaining IV access for an individual in asystole. FALSE Nausea in conjunction with chest pain may be indicative of myocardial ischemia. TRUE Low blood pressure may be an indication of hemodynamic instability. TRUE In a suspected acute stroke individual, you must always immediately obtain IV access. If the AED advises no shock, you should still defibrillate because defibrillation often restarts the heart with no pulse. FALSE We have an expert-written solution to this problem! One type of acute coronary syndrome is STEMI. TRUE The ACLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Differential Diagnosis Which of the following is NOT an element of effective resuscitation team dynamics? Shouting or yelling at team members For an individual in respiratory arrest with a pulse, how often should they be ventilated? Give one breath every 5 to 6 seconds, or 10 to 12 breaths per minute. Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: Placement of endotracheal tube (ET tube) All of the following are examples of advanced airways EXCEPT: Oropharyngeal airway (OPA) What is the purpose of defibrillation? To stun the heart and allow its normal pacemaker to resume electrical activity. True statements about AED use in special situations include all of the following EXCEPT: Leave medication patches in place and place the AED electrode pads directly over the patch. When using a monophasic defibrillator, how many joules should be delivered per shock? 360 J