RQI ACLS EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac
arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? -ANSCoronary
reperfusion-capable medical center
Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? -
ANSImproving pt outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
Which is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for a patieni a suspected acute coronary
syndrome? -ANS162 - 325 mg
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest discomfort. His blood pressure is
92/50 mm Hg, his heart rate is 92/min, his nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min,
and his pulse oximetry reading is 97%.
Which assessment step is most important now? -ANSObtaining a 12 lead ECG.
EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to the Adult
Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS team will
expedite this patients care on arrival and reduce the time to treatment? -ANSProvide
prehospital notification
• You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours
ago.
• The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage.
• The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy.
Which treatment approach is best for this patient? -ANSStart fibrinolytic therapy as soon
as possible
Which of these tests should be performed for a patient with suspected stroke as early
as possible but no more than 20 minutes of hospital arrival? -ANSNoncontrast CT scan
of the head
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag? -ANSOnce every 6 seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? -ANSDecreased Cardiac Output
In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and
monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? -ANSContinuous Waveform
Capnography
SOLUTIONS
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac
arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? -ANSCoronary
reperfusion-capable medical center
Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? -
ANSImproving pt outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
Which is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for a patieni a suspected acute coronary
syndrome? -ANS162 - 325 mg
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest discomfort. His blood pressure is
92/50 mm Hg, his heart rate is 92/min, his nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min,
and his pulse oximetry reading is 97%.
Which assessment step is most important now? -ANSObtaining a 12 lead ECG.
EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to the Adult
Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS team will
expedite this patients care on arrival and reduce the time to treatment? -ANSProvide
prehospital notification
• You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours
ago.
• The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage.
• The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy.
Which treatment approach is best for this patient? -ANSStart fibrinolytic therapy as soon
as possible
Which of these tests should be performed for a patient with suspected stroke as early
as possible but no more than 20 minutes of hospital arrival? -ANSNoncontrast CT scan
of the head
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag? -ANSOnce every 6 seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? -ANSDecreased Cardiac Output
In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and
monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? -ANSContinuous Waveform
Capnography
