American Red Cross ACLS - Foundational
Concept Questions and Answers
The Adult In-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival and the Adult Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival
each contain how many links? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>-Surveillance and Prevention
-Recognition of Cardiac Emergency and Activation of Emergency Response System
-Early High-Quality CPR
-Early Defibrillation
-Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
-Recovery
When performing high-quality CPR on an adult without an advanced airway in place, what is the correct
ratio of compressions to ventilations? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>30 compressions to 2 ventilations
What is the rapid assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>-A quick assessment to ensure safety
-Form an initial impression about the patient's condition
-Determine the need for additional resources
Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>-Assigns roles
-Sets clear expectations
-Facilitates a debriefing session
During a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine a patient's level of consciousness? -
CORRECT ANSWER ->>AVPU model = alert, verbal, pain, unresponsive
When should blood tests be obtained in the assessment of a patient experiencing a cardiovascular,
cerebrovascular or respiratory emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>During the secondary assessment
Concept Questions and Answers
The Adult In-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival and the Adult Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival
each contain how many links? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>-Surveillance and Prevention
-Recognition of Cardiac Emergency and Activation of Emergency Response System
-Early High-Quality CPR
-Early Defibrillation
-Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
-Recovery
When performing high-quality CPR on an adult without an advanced airway in place, what is the correct
ratio of compressions to ventilations? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>30 compressions to 2 ventilations
What is the rapid assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>-A quick assessment to ensure safety
-Form an initial impression about the patient's condition
-Determine the need for additional resources
Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>-Assigns roles
-Sets clear expectations
-Facilitates a debriefing session
During a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine a patient's level of consciousness? -
CORRECT ANSWER ->>AVPU model = alert, verbal, pain, unresponsive
When should blood tests be obtained in the assessment of a patient experiencing a cardiovascular,
cerebrovascular or respiratory emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>During the secondary assessment
