ACLS REVIEW COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

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ACLS REVIEW COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
QUESTION: What are the 6 principles behind AHA's definition of

"High-Quality CPR". (ie. What needs to be done to achieve "high-

quality" CPR?)




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Ans: High-quality CPR means:




- Rate of at least 100 chest compressions/minute.




- Compression depth of at least 2" in the adult victim.




- Complete chest recoil after each chest compression.




- Minimizing interruption in compressions.




- Switching providers every 2 minutes (5 cycles of CPR).




- Avoiding excessive ventilations.




Reference: 2010 AHA Guidelines



QUESTION: What does the AHA suggest as a target for CPP (coronary

perfusion pressure) to increase the chances of SROC (spont. return

of circulation)?

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Ans: It is recommended that the CPP be 10mm/Hg to give the best chances for
achieving SROC.




This requires "high-quality CPR".




Reference: 2010 AHA Guidelines



QUESTION: An end-tidal CO2 reading of ____ will not achieve ROSC

according to the AHA.


Ans: A PETCO2 reading of 10mm Hg or less indicates poor or inadequate CPP
(coronary perfusion pressure) because chest compressions are not providing
adequate circulation to the lungs to eliminate CO2.




Reference: 2010 AHA Guidelines



QUESTION: An intra-arterial relaxation pressure of < ____ indicates

ineffective compressions.




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Ans: Intra-arterial relaxation pressures of < 20mmHg correlate with poor CPP
(coronary perfusion pressure) and ineffective compressions.




Reference: 2010 AHA Guidelines



QUESTION: The recommended sternal compression depth for an

adult during resuscitation is _____ inches.


Ans: The recommended sternal compression depth for an adult during
resuscitation is 2 inches.




Keep in mind, there needs to be complete chest recoil or CPP will remain sub-
optimal.




Reference: 2010 AHA Guidelines



QUESTION: AHA recommends that, during resuscitation, the tidal

volumes for adults be between ______ and ______ mmHg.




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