ACLS Flashcards
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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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. - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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. - Ans 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) - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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?
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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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. - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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. - Ans 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) - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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?
