ACLS TEST QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture
and review of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? -
Answer-Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? -
Answer-Structure
Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions -
Answer-10 seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - Answer-Decreased cardiac output
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - Answer-Resume
CPR, starting with chest compressions
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Answer-Allows maximum
blood return to the heart
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? - Answer-
Reduces the changes of missing important signs and symptoms
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment? - Answer-
Initial impression
Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient? - Answer-
Formulate a differential diagnosis
Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac
arrest and other emergency cardiopulmonary conditions? - Answer-Hypothermia
What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? - Answer-
To ensure high quality CPR
The CPR Coach Role can be blended into which of the following roles? - Answer-The
monitor/defibrillator
Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR coach? - Answer-Coordinating
compressor switches
What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - Answer-100-120
compressions per minute
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture
and review of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? -
Answer-Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? -
Answer-Structure
Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions -
Answer-10 seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - Answer-Decreased cardiac output
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - Answer-Resume
CPR, starting with chest compressions
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Answer-Allows maximum
blood return to the heart
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? - Answer-
Reduces the changes of missing important signs and symptoms
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment? - Answer-
Initial impression
Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient? - Answer-
Formulate a differential diagnosis
Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac
arrest and other emergency cardiopulmonary conditions? - Answer-Hypothermia
What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? - Answer-
To ensure high quality CPR
The CPR Coach Role can be blended into which of the following roles? - Answer-The
monitor/defibrillator
Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR coach? - Answer-Coordinating
compressor switches
What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - Answer-100-120
compressions per minute
