ACLS Pre-course Work & Self-Assessment
Questions & Answers
1.Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes
the capture and review of data related to resuscitation education,
processes, and outcomes?
ANS Measurement
2.Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems
of care?
ANS Structure
3.Science of Resuscitation. What is an effect of excessive ventilation?
ANS de- creased CO
4.Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in
chest compressions?
ANS 10 s
5.Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
ANS Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
6.What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assessment?
ANS -
Initial impression
7.Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious
patient? Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious
patient?
ANS - Formulate a differential diagnosis
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, 8.Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible
cause of cardiac arrest and other emergency cardiopulmonary conditions?
ANS – Hypothermia
9.The CPR Coach role can be blended into which of the following roles?
ANS The monitor/defibrillator
10.Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR Coach?
ANS Coordinating compressor switches
11.High Quality BLS Part 1.What is the recommended compression rate
for high-quality CPR?
ANS 100 to 120
12.Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a
pulse check during the BLS Assessment?
ANS 5-10 seconds
13.Which is a component of high-quality CPR?
ANS Compression depth of at least 2 inches
14.Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest
compression fraction?
ANS Interruptions
15.To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do
you squeeze the bag?
ANS Once every 6 seconds
16.Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized
oropha- ryngeal airway?
ANS Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
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Questions & Answers
1.Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes
the capture and review of data related to resuscitation education,
processes, and outcomes?
ANS Measurement
2.Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems
of care?
ANS Structure
3.Science of Resuscitation. What is an effect of excessive ventilation?
ANS de- creased CO
4.Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in
chest compressions?
ANS 10 s
5.Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
ANS Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
6.What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assessment?
ANS -
Initial impression
7.Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious
patient? Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious
patient?
ANS - Formulate a differential diagnosis
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, 8.Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible
cause of cardiac arrest and other emergency cardiopulmonary conditions?
ANS – Hypothermia
9.The CPR Coach role can be blended into which of the following roles?
ANS The monitor/defibrillator
10.Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR Coach?
ANS Coordinating compressor switches
11.High Quality BLS Part 1.What is the recommended compression rate
for high-quality CPR?
ANS 100 to 120
12.Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a
pulse check during the BLS Assessment?
ANS 5-10 seconds
13.Which is a component of high-quality CPR?
ANS Compression depth of at least 2 inches
14.Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest
compression fraction?
ANS Interruptions
15.To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do
you squeeze the bag?
ANS Once every 6 seconds
16.Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized
oropha- ryngeal airway?
ANS Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
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