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ACLS Red cross Questions and Correct
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In a six-person high-performance resuscitation team, which tasks are
responsibilities of the five team members who are not leading the
response?
Ans: Record key data
Performing chest compressions
Sharing pertinent observations
When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper depth
for chest compressions?
Ans: At least 2 inches (5cm) but less than 2.4 96cm)
What is the rapid assessment?
Ans: A quick assessment to ensure safety, form an initial
impression about the patient's condition and determine the
need for additional resources
During a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine a
patient's level of consciousness?
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Ans: AVPU model
When performing high-quality CPR on an adult without an advanced
airway in place, what is the correct ratio of compressions to
ventilations?
Ans: 30 compressions to 2 ventilations
A team member confirms that a message is received and understood.
What communication technique is the team member using?
Ans: Closed-loop communication
A team leader instructs a team member to perform an intervention. To
practice good communication, the team member should do which of
the following?
Ans: Acknowledge completion of the intervention.
Repeat the task back to the team leader.
Acknowledge initiation of the intervention.
A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and
reduce the likelihood of errors is called _____.
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Ans: Crew resource management
When should blood tests be obtained in the assessment of a patient
experiencing a cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or respiratory
emergency?
Ans: secondary assessment
Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment?
Ans: Checking airway patency
Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader?
Ans: Sets clear expectations
Facilitates a debriefing session
Assigns roles
What end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value confirms adequate
ventilation in an intubated patient in respiratory arrest?
Ans: 35-45 mmHg
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When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper rate
for chest compressions?
Ans: 100 to 120 per minute
The Adult In-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival and the Adult Out-of-
Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival each contain how many links?
Ans: 6
Which statements apply to providing high-quality chest compressions?
Ans: Provide at the proper depth.
Provide at the proper rate.
Minimize interruptions.
Mr. Williams is unresponsive, is not breathing and has no pulse. Which
actions should the team take initially to ensure high-quality CPR?
Ans: Expose Mr. Williams' chest.
Begin compressions immediately.
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ACLS Red cross Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
In a six-person high-performance resuscitation team, which tasks are
responsibilities of the five team members who are not leading the
response?
Ans: Record key data
Performing chest compressions
Sharing pertinent observations
When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper depth
for chest compressions?
Ans: At least 2 inches (5cm) but less than 2.4 96cm)
What is the rapid assessment?
Ans: A quick assessment to ensure safety, form an initial
impression about the patient's condition and determine the
need for additional resources
During a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine a
patient's level of consciousness?
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Ans: AVPU model
When performing high-quality CPR on an adult without an advanced
airway in place, what is the correct ratio of compressions to
ventilations?
Ans: 30 compressions to 2 ventilations
A team member confirms that a message is received and understood.
What communication technique is the team member using?
Ans: Closed-loop communication
A team leader instructs a team member to perform an intervention. To
practice good communication, the team member should do which of
the following?
Ans: Acknowledge completion of the intervention.
Repeat the task back to the team leader.
Acknowledge initiation of the intervention.
A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and
reduce the likelihood of errors is called _____.
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Ans: Crew resource management
When should blood tests be obtained in the assessment of a patient
experiencing a cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or respiratory
emergency?
Ans: secondary assessment
Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment?
Ans: Checking airway patency
Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader?
Ans: Sets clear expectations
Facilitates a debriefing session
Assigns roles
What end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value confirms adequate
ventilation in an intubated patient in respiratory arrest?
Ans: 35-45 mmHg
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When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper rate
for chest compressions?
Ans: 100 to 120 per minute
The Adult In-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival and the Adult Out-of-
Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival each contain how many links?
Ans: 6
Which statements apply to providing high-quality chest compressions?
Ans: Provide at the proper depth.
Provide at the proper rate.
Minimize interruptions.
Mr. Williams is unresponsive, is not breathing and has no pulse. Which
actions should the team take initially to ensure high-quality CPR?
Ans: Expose Mr. Williams' chest.
Begin compressions immediately.
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