ACLS Flashcards with latest test.

ACLS Flashcards with latest test. During a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine a patient's level of consciousness? NIHSS AVPU model Mini-Mental State Exam Braden scale - correct answers.AVPU model Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment? Select all correct options that apply. Obtaining a medication history Assessing adequacy of perfusion Checking airway patency Obtaining a health history - correct answers.Assessing adequacy of perfusion Checking airway patency A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and reduce the likelihood of errors is called _____. Crew resource management Problem solving Debriefing Critical thinking - correct answers.Crew resource management Which statements apply to providing high-quality chest compressions? Minimize interruptions. Provide at the proper depth. Minimize chest recoil. Provide at the proper rate. - correct answers.Minimize interruptions. Provide at the proper depth. Provide at the proper rate. When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper rate for chest compressions? 80 to 100 per minute 100 to 120 per minute 120 to 130 per minute 130 to 140 per minute - correct answers.100 to 120 per minute In a six-person high-performance resuscitation team, which tasks are responsibilities of the five team members who are not leading the response? Recording key data Performing chest compressions Sharing pertinent observations Ordering interventions Going to the pharmacy for medications - correct answers.Recording key data Performing chest compressions Sharing pertinent observations Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader? Select all correct options that apply. Assigns roles Administers medications Sets clear expectations Facilitates a debriefing session - correct answers.Assigns roles Sets clear expectations Facilitates a debriefing session What end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value confirms adequate ventilation in an intubated patient in respiratory arrest? 25-35 mmHg 35-45 mmHg 40-50 mmHg 45-55 mmHg - correct answers.35-45 mmHg What is the rapid assessment? A focused assessment of airway, breathing and circulation A broad assessment to differentiate possible diagnoses and underlying causes A quick assessment to ensure safety, form an initial impression about the patient's condition and determine the need for additional resources A quick head-to-toe assessment of the patient - correct answers.A quick assessment to ensure safety, form an initial impression about the patient's condition and determine the need for additional resources When performing high-quality CPR on an adult without an advanced airway in place, what is the correct ratio of compressions to ventilations? 15 compressions to 1 ventilation 15 compressions to 2 ventilations 30 compressions to 1 ventilation 30 compressions to 2 ventilations - correct answers.30 compressions to 2 ventilations A team leader instructs a team member to perform an intervention. To practice good communication, the team member should do which of the following? Use nonverbal communication methods to indicate follow-through with the intervention. Acknowledge completion of the intervention. Repeat the task back to the team leader. Record completion of the intervention. Acknowledge initiation of the intervention. - correct answers.Acknowledge completion of the intervention. Repeat the task back to the team leader. Acknowledge initiation of the intervention. When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper depth for chest compressions? About 1.5 inches (4 cm) At least 1.5 inches (4 cm) but less than 2 inches (5 cm) About 2 inches (5 cm) At least 2 inches (5 cm) but less than 2.4 inches (6 cm) - correct answers.At least 2 inches (5 cm) but less than 2.4 inches (6 cm) A team member confirms that a message is received and understood. What communication technique is the team member using? Direct communication Open-loop communication Closed-loop communication One-to-one communication - correct answers.Closed-loop communication When should blood tests be obtained in the assessment of a patient experiencing a cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or respiratory emergency? During the rapid assessment During the primary assessment During the secondary assessment Throughout the rapid, primary and secondary assessments - correct answers.During the secondary assessment The Adult In-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival and the Adult Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival each contain how many links? 4 5 6 8 - correct answers.6 Mr. Goodman is exhibiting signs and symptoms of which condition? Cardiac arrest Heart attack - correct answers.Heart Attack