ACLS Test QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE.
Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture and review
of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? - Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? - Structure
Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions - 10
seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - Decreased cardiac output
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - Resume CPR, starting with
chest compressions
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Allows maximum blood return to
the heart
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? - Reduces the changes of
missing important signs and symptoms
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment? - Initial impression
Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient? - 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? - Hypothermia
What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? - To ensure high
quality CPR
The CPR Coach Role can be blended into which of the following roles? - The
monitor/defibrillator
Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR coach? - Coordinating compressor
switches
What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - 100-120 compressions per
minute
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS
assessment? - 5-10 seconds
Which is a component of high-quality CPR? - Depth of a least 2 inches
Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture and review
of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? - Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? - Structure
Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions - 10
seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - Decreased cardiac output
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - Resume CPR, starting with
chest compressions
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Allows maximum blood return to
the heart
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? - Reduces the changes of
missing important signs and symptoms
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment? - Initial impression
Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient? - 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? - Hypothermia
What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? - To ensure high
quality CPR
The CPR Coach Role can be blended into which of the following roles? - The
monitor/defibrillator
Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR coach? - Coordinating compressor
switches
What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - 100-120 compressions per
minute
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS
assessment? - 5-10 seconds
Which is a component of high-quality CPR? - Depth of a least 2 inches
