ACLS PRECOURSE WORK QUESTIONS
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CORRECT|GRADE A+ 2024
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? - ANSWER
Measurement
Lesson1: system of care.Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care?
- ANSWER Structure
Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - ANSWER decreased CO
Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation. Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in
chest compressions? - ANSWER 10 s
Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? -
ANSWER Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - ANSWER
Allows maximum blood return to the heart
Lesson3: Systematic Approach.What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? -
ANSWER Reduces the chances of missing important signs and symptoms
Lesson3: Systematic Approach.What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assessment? -
ANSWER Initial impression
Lesson3: Systematic Approach.Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious
patient?Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious patient? - ANSWER Formulate
a differential diagnosis
, 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 cardiopulmonary conditions? - ANSWER Hypothermia
Lesson4: CPR Coach.What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? -
ANSWER To ensure high-quality CPR
Lesson4: CPR Coach.The CPR Coach role can be blended into which of the following roles? - ANSWER The
monitor/defibrillator
Lesson4: CPR Coach.Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR Coach? - ANSWER Coordinating
compressor switches
Lesson 5: High Quality BLS Part 1.What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? -
ANSWER 100 to 120
Lesson 5: High Quality BLS Part 1.Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a
pulse check during the BLS Assessment? - ANSWER 5-10 seconds
Lesson 5: High Quality BLS Part 1.Which is a component of high-quality CPR? - ANSWER Compression
depth of at least 2 inches
Lesson 5: High Quality BLS Part 1.Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest
compression fraction? - ANSWER Interruptions
Lesson6: Airway Management. pg 103. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how
often do you squeeze the bag? - ANSWER Once every 6 seconds
Lesson6: Airway Management. pg 103. Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately
sized oropharyngeal airway? - ANSWER Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the
mandible
Lesson6: Airway Management. pg 103. Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach
(gastric inflation) during bag-mask ventilation? - ANSWER Ventilating too quickly
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|100%
CORRECT|GRADE A+ 2024
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? - ANSWER
Measurement
Lesson1: system of care.Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care?
- ANSWER Structure
Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - ANSWER decreased CO
Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation. Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in
chest compressions? - ANSWER 10 s
Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? -
ANSWER Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - ANSWER
Allows maximum blood return to the heart
Lesson3: Systematic Approach.What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? -
ANSWER Reduces the chances of missing important signs and symptoms
Lesson3: Systematic Approach.What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assessment? -
ANSWER Initial impression
Lesson3: Systematic Approach.Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious
patient?Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious patient? - ANSWER Formulate
a differential diagnosis
, 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 cardiopulmonary conditions? - ANSWER Hypothermia
Lesson4: CPR Coach.What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? -
ANSWER To ensure high-quality CPR
Lesson4: CPR Coach.The CPR Coach role can be blended into which of the following roles? - ANSWER The
monitor/defibrillator
Lesson4: CPR Coach.Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR Coach? - ANSWER Coordinating
compressor switches
Lesson 5: High Quality BLS Part 1.What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? -
ANSWER 100 to 120
Lesson 5: High Quality BLS Part 1.Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a
pulse check during the BLS Assessment? - ANSWER 5-10 seconds
Lesson 5: High Quality BLS Part 1.Which is a component of high-quality CPR? - ANSWER Compression
depth of at least 2 inches
Lesson 5: High Quality BLS Part 1.Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest
compression fraction? - ANSWER Interruptions
Lesson6: Airway Management. pg 103. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how
often do you squeeze the bag? - ANSWER Once every 6 seconds
Lesson6: Airway Management. pg 103. Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately
sized oropharyngeal airway? - ANSWER Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the
mandible
Lesson6: Airway Management. pg 103. Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach
(gastric inflation) during bag-mask ventilation? - ANSWER Ventilating too quickly
