ACLS Final Exam: Questions & Answers: Latest Updated
A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and reduce the
likelihood of errors is called _____.
Select the correct answer to this question.
Debriefing
Crew resource management
Problem solving
Critical thinking - ANSWER3
2 In a six-person high-performance resuscitation team, which tasks are
responsibilities of the team members?
Select all correct options that apply.
Recording key data
Sharing pertinent observations
Ordering interventions
Performing chest compressions
Going to the pharmacy for medications - ANSWER1,2,4
3 Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment?
Select all correct options that apply.
1Checking for life-threatening injuries
2Obtaining a medication history
3Obtaining a health history
4Checking airway patency - ANSWER1,4
When performing high-quality CPR on an adult without an advanced airway in place,
what is the correct ratio of compressions to ventilations?
Select the correct answer to this question.
15 compressions to 1 ventilation
15 compressions to 2 ventilations
30 compressions to 1 ventilation
30 compressions to 2 ventilations - ANSWER4
When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper rate for chest
compressions?
Select the correct answer to this question.
80 to 100 per minute
,100 to 120 per minute
120 to 130 per minute
130 to 140 per minute - ANSWER2
Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader?
Select all correct options that apply.
Sets clear expectations
Leads a debriefing session
Assigns roles
Administers medications - ANSWER1,2,3
7 A team leader instructs a team member to perform an intervention. To practice
good communication, the team member should do which of the following?
Select all correct options that apply.
Acknowledge completion of the intervention.
Use nonverbal communication methods to indicate follow-through with the
intervention.
Repeat the task back to the team leader.
Record completion of the intervention.
Acknowledge initiation of the intervention. - ANSWER1,3,5
8 Which blood tests are often indicated in the evaluation of patients experiencing a
cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or respiratory emergency?
Select all correct options that apply.
1Electrolyte panel
2Toxicology screens
3Complete blood count (CBC)
4Serum cardiac markers
5Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
6Thyroid function test
7Blood glucose
8Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) testing - ANSWER1,2,3,4,5,7
9 You need to set up cardiac monitoring with a five-electrode system. Where should
you place the white electrode? - ANSWERtop right chest anatomically oreinted
10 What is the rapid assessment?
Select the correct answer to this question.
1A broad assessment to differentiate possible diagnoses and underlying causes
, 2A quick head-to-toe assessment of the patient
3A focused assessment of airway, breathing and circulation
4A quick assessment to ensure safety, form an initial impression of the patient and, if
the patient appears to be unresponsive, check for responsiveness, breathing and a
pulse - ANSWER4
During a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine a patient's level
of consciousness?
Select the correct answer to this question.
Mini-Mental State Exam
AVPU model
NIHSS
Braden scale - ANSWER2
12 When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper depth for chest
compressions?
Select the correct answer to this question.
About 1.5 inches (4 cm)
At least 1.5 inches (4 cm) but less than 2 inches (5 cm)
About 2 inches (5 cm)
At least 2 inches (5 cm) but less than 2.4 inches (6 cm) - ANSWER4
13 A team member confirms that a message is received and understood. What
communication technique is the team member using?
Select the correct answer to this question.
Direct communication
One-to-one communication
Closed-loop communication
Open-loop communication - ANSWERClosed-loop communication
14 What end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value confirms adequate ventilation in an
intubated patient in respiratory arrest?
25-35 mmHg
35-45 mmHg
40-50 mmHg
45-55 mmHg - ANSWER2
15 Which statements apply to providing high-quality chest compressions?
Select all correct options that apply.
Minimize interruptions.
Provide at the proper depth.
Minimize chest recoil.
Provide at the proper rate. - ANSWER1,2,4
A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and reduce the
likelihood of errors is called _____.
Select the correct answer to this question.
Debriefing
Crew resource management
Problem solving
Critical thinking - ANSWER3
2 In a six-person high-performance resuscitation team, which tasks are
responsibilities of the team members?
Select all correct options that apply.
Recording key data
Sharing pertinent observations
Ordering interventions
Performing chest compressions
Going to the pharmacy for medications - ANSWER1,2,4
3 Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment?
Select all correct options that apply.
1Checking for life-threatening injuries
2Obtaining a medication history
3Obtaining a health history
4Checking airway patency - ANSWER1,4
When performing high-quality CPR on an adult without an advanced airway in place,
what is the correct ratio of compressions to ventilations?
Select the correct answer to this question.
15 compressions to 1 ventilation
15 compressions to 2 ventilations
30 compressions to 1 ventilation
30 compressions to 2 ventilations - ANSWER4
When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper rate for chest
compressions?
Select the correct answer to this question.
80 to 100 per minute
,100 to 120 per minute
120 to 130 per minute
130 to 140 per minute - ANSWER2
Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader?
Select all correct options that apply.
Sets clear expectations
Leads a debriefing session
Assigns roles
Administers medications - ANSWER1,2,3
7 A team leader instructs a team member to perform an intervention. To practice
good communication, the team member should do which of the following?
Select all correct options that apply.
Acknowledge completion of the intervention.
Use nonverbal communication methods to indicate follow-through with the
intervention.
Repeat the task back to the team leader.
Record completion of the intervention.
Acknowledge initiation of the intervention. - ANSWER1,3,5
8 Which blood tests are often indicated in the evaluation of patients experiencing a
cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or respiratory emergency?
Select all correct options that apply.
1Electrolyte panel
2Toxicology screens
3Complete blood count (CBC)
4Serum cardiac markers
5Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
6Thyroid function test
7Blood glucose
8Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) testing - ANSWER1,2,3,4,5,7
9 You need to set up cardiac monitoring with a five-electrode system. Where should
you place the white electrode? - ANSWERtop right chest anatomically oreinted
10 What is the rapid assessment?
Select the correct answer to this question.
1A broad assessment to differentiate possible diagnoses and underlying causes
, 2A quick head-to-toe assessment of the patient
3A focused assessment of airway, breathing and circulation
4A quick assessment to ensure safety, form an initial impression of the patient and, if
the patient appears to be unresponsive, check for responsiveness, breathing and a
pulse - ANSWER4
During a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine a patient's level
of consciousness?
Select the correct answer to this question.
Mini-Mental State Exam
AVPU model
NIHSS
Braden scale - ANSWER2
12 When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper depth for chest
compressions?
Select the correct answer to this question.
About 1.5 inches (4 cm)
At least 1.5 inches (4 cm) but less than 2 inches (5 cm)
About 2 inches (5 cm)
At least 2 inches (5 cm) but less than 2.4 inches (6 cm) - ANSWER4
13 A team member confirms that a message is received and understood. What
communication technique is the team member using?
Select the correct answer to this question.
Direct communication
One-to-one communication
Closed-loop communication
Open-loop communication - ANSWERClosed-loop communication
14 What end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value confirms adequate ventilation in an
intubated patient in respiratory arrest?
25-35 mmHg
35-45 mmHg
40-50 mmHg
45-55 mmHg - ANSWER2
15 Which statements apply to providing high-quality chest compressions?
Select all correct options that apply.
Minimize interruptions.
Provide at the proper depth.
Minimize chest recoil.
Provide at the proper rate. - ANSWER1,2,4
