ACLS Pre-course Work & Self-Assessment
Questions & Answers
1.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
2.Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems
of care?
Answer Structure
3.Science of Resuscitation. What is an effect of excessive ventilation?
Answer de- creased CO
4.Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in
chest compressions?
Answer 10 s
5.Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
Answer Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
6.What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assessment?
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, Answer -
Initial impression
7.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
8.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
9.The CPR Coach role can be blended into which of the following roles?
Answer The monitor/defibrillator
10.Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR Coach?
Answer Coordinating compressor switches
11.High Quality BLS Part 1.What is the recommended compression rate
for high-quality CPR?
Answer 100 to 120
12.Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a
pulse check during the BLS Assessment?
Answer 5-10 seconds
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, 13.Which is a component of high-quality CPR?
Answer Compression depth of at least 2 inches
14.Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest
compression fraction?
Answer Interruptions
15.To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do
you squeeze the bag?
Answer Once every 6 seconds
16.Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized
oropha- ryngeal airway?
Answer Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the
mandible
17.Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach
(gastric inflation) during bag-mask ventilation?
Answer Ventilating too quickly
18.In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to
confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube?
Answer Continuous waveform capnography
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Questions & Answers
1.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
2.Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems
of care?
Answer Structure
3.Science of Resuscitation. What is an effect of excessive ventilation?
Answer de- creased CO
4.Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in
chest compressions?
Answer 10 s
5.Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
Answer Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
6.What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assessment?
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, Answer -
Initial impression
7.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
8.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
9.The CPR Coach role can be blended into which of the following roles?
Answer The monitor/defibrillator
10.Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR Coach?
Answer Coordinating compressor switches
11.High Quality BLS Part 1.What is the recommended compression rate
for high-quality CPR?
Answer 100 to 120
12.Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a
pulse check during the BLS Assessment?
Answer 5-10 seconds
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, 13.Which is a component of high-quality CPR?
Answer Compression depth of at least 2 inches
14.Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest
compression fraction?
Answer Interruptions
15.To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do
you squeeze the bag?
Answer Once every 6 seconds
16.Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized
oropha- ryngeal airway?
Answer Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the
mandible
17.Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach
(gastric inflation) during bag-mask ventilation?
Answer Ventilating too quickly
18.In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to
confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube?
Answer Continuous waveform capnography
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