ACLS Pre-course Work Questions and
Answers
1. Lesson1: system of care. Which quality improvement component of
systems of care best describes the capture and review of data
related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes?:
Measurement
2. Lesson1: system of care. Which one of the following is an
interdependent component of systems of care?: Structure
3. Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation. What is an effect of excessive
ventilation?-
: decreased CO
4. Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation. Which is the maximum interval
you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions?: 10 s
5. Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation. Which is the recommended next
step after a defibrillation attempt?: Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
6. Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation. How does complete chest recoil
contribute to effective CPR?: Allows maximum blood return to the heart
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, 7. Lesson3: Systematic Approach. What is an advantage of a
systematic ap- proach to patient assessment?: Reduces the chances of missing
important signs and symptoms
8. Lesson3: Systematic Approach.What is the first step in the
systematic ap- proach to patient assessment?: Initial impression
9. Lesson3: Systematic Approach.Which action is part of the Secondary
Assess- ment of a conscious patient?Which action is part of the
Secondary Assessment of a conscious patient?: Formulate a ditterential
diagnosis
10. Lesson3: Systematic Approach.Which is one of the H's and T's
that represent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac arrest and
other emergency cardiopul- monary conditions?: Hypothermia
11. Lesson4: CPR Coach.What should be the primary focus of the
CPR Coach on a resuscitation team?: To ensure high-quality CPR
12. Lesson4: CPR Coach.The CPR Coach role can be blended into
which of the following roles?: The monitor/defibrillator
13. Lesson4: CPR Coach.Which of the following is a
responsibility of the CPR Coach?: Coordinating compressor switches
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Answers
1. Lesson1: system of care. Which quality improvement component of
systems of care best describes the capture and review of data
related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes?:
Measurement
2. Lesson1: system of care. Which one of the following is an
interdependent component of systems of care?: Structure
3. Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation. What is an effect of excessive
ventilation?-
: decreased CO
4. Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation. Which is the maximum interval
you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions?: 10 s
5. Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation. Which is the recommended next
step after a defibrillation attempt?: Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
6. Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation. How does complete chest recoil
contribute to effective CPR?: Allows maximum blood return to the heart
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, 7. Lesson3: Systematic Approach. What is an advantage of a
systematic ap- proach to patient assessment?: Reduces the chances of missing
important signs and symptoms
8. Lesson3: Systematic Approach.What is the first step in the
systematic ap- proach to patient assessment?: Initial impression
9. Lesson3: Systematic Approach.Which action is part of the Secondary
Assess- ment of a conscious patient?Which action is part of the
Secondary Assessment of a conscious patient?: Formulate a ditterential
diagnosis
10. Lesson3: Systematic Approach.Which is one of the H's and T's
that represent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac arrest and
other emergency cardiopul- monary conditions?: Hypothermia
11. Lesson4: CPR Coach.What should be the primary focus of the
CPR Coach on a resuscitation team?: To ensure high-quality CPR
12. Lesson4: CPR Coach.The CPR Coach role can be blended into
which of the following roles?: The monitor/defibrillator
13. Lesson4: CPR Coach.Which of the following is a
responsibility of the CPR Coach?: Coordinating compressor switches
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