ACLS Pre-course Work Questions & Answers
1.Lesson1: system of care. Which quality improvement component of sys-
tems of care best describes the capture and review of data related to
resusci- tation education, processes, and outcomes
ANS Measurement
2.Lesson1: system of care.Which one of the following is an
interdependent component of systems of care
ANS Structure
3.Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.What is an effect of excessive
ventila- tion
ANS decreased CO
4.Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation. Which is the maximum interval
you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions
ANS 10 s
5.Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.Which is the recommended next step
after a defibrillation attempt
ANS Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
6.Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.How does complete chest recoil
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, con- tribute to effective CPR
ANS Allows maximum blood return to the heart
7.Lesson3: Systematic Approach.What is an advantage of a systematic ap-
proach to patient assessment
ANS Reduces the chances of missing important signs and symptoms
8.Lesson3: Systematic Approach.What is the first step in the
systematic approach to patient assessment
ANS Initial impression
9.Lesson3: Systematic Approach.Which action is part of the Secondary
As- sessment of a conscious patient?Which action is part of the Secondary
Assessment of a conscious patient
ANS Formulate a differential diagnosis
10.Lesson3: Systematic Approach.Which is one of the H's and T's that
rep- resent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac arrest and other
emergency cardiopulmonary conditions
ANS Hypothermia
11.Lesson4: CPR Coach.What should be the primary focus of the CPR
Coach on a resuscitation team
ANS To ensure high-quality CPR
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1.Lesson1: system of care. Which quality improvement component of sys-
tems of care best describes the capture and review of data related to
resusci- tation education, processes, and outcomes
ANS Measurement
2.Lesson1: system of care.Which one of the following is an
interdependent component of systems of care
ANS Structure
3.Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.What is an effect of excessive
ventila- tion
ANS decreased CO
4.Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation. Which is the maximum interval
you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions
ANS 10 s
5.Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.Which is the recommended next step
after a defibrillation attempt
ANS Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
6.Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.How does complete chest recoil
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9
, con- tribute to effective CPR
ANS Allows maximum blood return to the heart
7.Lesson3: Systematic Approach.What is an advantage of a systematic ap-
proach to patient assessment
ANS Reduces the chances of missing important signs and symptoms
8.Lesson3: Systematic Approach.What is the first step in the
systematic approach to patient assessment
ANS Initial impression
9.Lesson3: Systematic Approach.Which action is part of the Secondary
As- sessment of a conscious patient?Which action is part of the Secondary
Assessment of a conscious patient
ANS Formulate a differential diagnosis
10.Lesson3: Systematic Approach.Which is one of the H's and T's that
rep- resent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac arrest and other
emergency cardiopulmonary conditions
ANS Hypothermia
11.Lesson4: CPR Coach.What should be the primary focus of the CPR
Coach on a resuscitation team
ANS To ensure high-quality CPR
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