ACLS Test Question with
Proven Answers
Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture and review of
data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? - Answer: Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? - Answer: Structure
Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions - Answer: 10
seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - Answer: Decreased cardiac output
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - Answer: Resume CPR, starting with
chest compressions
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Answer: Allows maximum blood return to
the heart
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? - Answer: Reduces the changes
of missing important signs and symptoms
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment? - Answer: Initial impression
Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient? - Answer: 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? - Answer: Hypothermia
, What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? - Answer: To ensure high
quality CPR
The CPR Coach Role can be blended into which of the following roles? - Answer: The
monitor/defibrillator
Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR coach? - Answer: Coordinating compressor switches
What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - Answer: 100-120 compressions per
minute
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS
assessment? - Answer: 5-10 seconds
Which is a component of high-quality CPR? - Answer: Depth of a least 2 inches
Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest compression fraction? - Answer:
Interruptions
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? - Answer:
Once every 6 seconds
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? - Answer:
Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach (gastric inflation), during bag-mask
ventilation? - Answer: Ventilating to quickly
In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor correct
placement of an endotracheal tube? - Answer: Continuous waveform capnography
Proven Answers
Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture and review of
data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? - Answer: Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? - Answer: Structure
Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions - Answer: 10
seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - Answer: Decreased cardiac output
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - Answer: Resume CPR, starting with
chest compressions
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Answer: Allows maximum blood return to
the heart
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? - Answer: Reduces the changes
of missing important signs and symptoms
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment? - Answer: Initial impression
Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient? - Answer: 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? - Answer: Hypothermia
, What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? - Answer: To ensure high
quality CPR
The CPR Coach Role can be blended into which of the following roles? - Answer: The
monitor/defibrillator
Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR coach? - Answer: Coordinating compressor switches
What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - Answer: 100-120 compressions per
minute
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS
assessment? - Answer: 5-10 seconds
Which is a component of high-quality CPR? - Answer: Depth of a least 2 inches
Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest compression fraction? - Answer:
Interruptions
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? - Answer:
Once every 6 seconds
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? - Answer:
Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach (gastric inflation), during bag-mask
ventilation? - Answer: Ventilating to quickly
In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor correct
placement of an endotracheal tube? - Answer: Continuous waveform capnography
