ACLS Precourse Work & Self-Assessment
Questions
1.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.Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care?: Structure
3.Science of Resuscitation. What is an effect of excessive ventilation?: de- creased CO
4.Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions?: 10 s
5.Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?: Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
6.What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assessment?:
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Initial impression
7.Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious patient? Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious
patient?: - Formulate a differential diagnosis
8.Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac arrest and other emergency cardiopulmonary conditions?: - Hypothermia
9.The CPR Coach role can be blended into which of the following roles?: The monitor/defibrillator
10.Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR Coach?: Coordinating compressor switches
11.High Quality BLS Part 1.What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR?: 100 to 120
12.Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS Assessment?: 5-10 seconds
13.Which is a component of high-quality CPR?: Compression depth of at least 2 inches
14.Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest compression fraction?: Interruptions
15.To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?: Once every 6 seconds .Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropha- ryngeal airway?: Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
17.Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach (gastric inflation) during bag-mask ventilation?: Ventilating too quickly
Questions
1.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.Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care?: Structure
3.Science of Resuscitation. What is an effect of excessive ventilation?: de- creased CO
4.Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions?: 10 s
5.Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?: Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
6.What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assessment?:
-
Initial impression
7.Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious patient? Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious
patient?: - Formulate a differential diagnosis
8.Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac arrest and other emergency cardiopulmonary conditions?: - Hypothermia
9.The CPR Coach role can be blended into which of the following roles?: The monitor/defibrillator
10.Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR Coach?: Coordinating compressor switches
11.High Quality BLS Part 1.What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR?: 100 to 120
12.Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS Assessment?: 5-10 seconds
13.Which is a component of high-quality CPR?: Compression depth of at least 2 inches
14.Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest compression fraction?: Interruptions
15.To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?: Once every 6 seconds .Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropha- ryngeal airway?: Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
17.Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach (gastric inflation) during bag-mask ventilation?: Ventilating too quickly
