ACLS Best Graded Exam Questions and Answers

Systematic approach- Unconscious patient - ANSWER-BLS assessment, primary assessment, secondary assessment Systematic approach conscious patient - ANSWER-Primary assessment - secondary assessment Do you start CPR if you're not sure about a pulse - ANSWER-Yes exclamation unnecessary compressions are less harmful than failing to start CPR What are the components of high-quality CPR - ANSWER-Adequate compression depth that at least 2 inches Good body position Adequate compression rate - 100 to 120 per minute Allowing complete recoil Minimize interruptions to 10 seconds or less Avoid excessive ventilation Single rescuer ratio - ANSWER-30:2 Why minimize interruptions - ANSWER-Takes several compressions to reach in adequate CPP for perfusion of brain and heart The BLS assessment - ANSWER-Check responsiveness - are you OK Get help - AED, activate emergency response system Check breathing and pulse - Less than 10 seconds If no pulse start CPR if pulse and no breath start rescue breathing How often should you deliver a breath during rescue breathing - ANSWER-Every 5 to 6 seconds How often should you recheck for a pulse - ANSWER-About every two minutes If still no pulse, what next - ANSWER-Defibrillate with AED as soon as it arrives.