ACLS Precourse Work
Measurement - answers✔✔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?
Structure - answers✔✔Lesson1: system of care.Which one of the following is an interdependent
component of systems of care?
decreased CO - answers✔✔Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.What is an effect of excessive ventilation?
10 s - answers✔✔Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation. Which is the maximum interval you should allow for
an interruption in chest compressions?
Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions - answers✔✔Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.Which is
the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
Allows maximum blood return to the heart - answers✔✔Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.How does
complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
Reduces the chances of missing important signs and symptoms - answers✔✔Lesson3: Systematic
Approach.What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment?
Initial impression - answers✔✔Lesson3: Systematic Approach.What is the first step in the systematic
approach to patient assessment?
Formulate a differential diagnosis - answers✔✔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?
, Hypothermia - answers✔✔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?
To ensure high-quality CPR - answers✔✔Lesson4: CPR Coach.What should be the primary focus of the
CPR Coach on a resuscitation team?
The monitor/defibrillator - answers✔✔Lesson4: CPR Coach.The CPR Coach role can be blended into
which of the following roles?
Coordinating compressor switches - answers✔✔Lesson4: CPR Coach.Which of the following is a
responsibility of the CPR Coach?
100 to 120 - answers✔✔Lesson 5: High Quality BLS Part 1.What is the recommended compression rate
for high-quality CPR?
5-10 seconds - answers✔✔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?
Compression depth of at least 2 inches - answers✔✔Lesson 5: High Quality BLS Part 1.Which is a
component of high-quality CPR?
Interruptions - answers✔✔Lesson 5: High Quality BLS Part 1.Which component of high-quality CPR
directly affects chest compression fraction?
Once every 6 seconds - answers✔✔Lesson6: Airway Management. pg 103. To properly ventilate a
patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?
Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible - answers✔✔Lesson6: Airway
Management. pg 103. Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal
airway?
Measurement - answers✔✔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?
Structure - answers✔✔Lesson1: system of care.Which one of the following is an interdependent
component of systems of care?
decreased CO - answers✔✔Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.What is an effect of excessive ventilation?
10 s - answers✔✔Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation. Which is the maximum interval you should allow for
an interruption in chest compressions?
Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions - answers✔✔Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.Which is
the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
Allows maximum blood return to the heart - answers✔✔Lesson2: Science of Resuscitation.How does
complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
Reduces the chances of missing important signs and symptoms - answers✔✔Lesson3: Systematic
Approach.What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment?
Initial impression - answers✔✔Lesson3: Systematic Approach.What is the first step in the systematic
approach to patient assessment?
Formulate a differential diagnosis - answers✔✔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?
, Hypothermia - answers✔✔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?
To ensure high-quality CPR - answers✔✔Lesson4: CPR Coach.What should be the primary focus of the
CPR Coach on a resuscitation team?
The monitor/defibrillator - answers✔✔Lesson4: CPR Coach.The CPR Coach role can be blended into
which of the following roles?
Coordinating compressor switches - answers✔✔Lesson4: CPR Coach.Which of the following is a
responsibility of the CPR Coach?
100 to 120 - answers✔✔Lesson 5: High Quality BLS Part 1.What is the recommended compression rate
for high-quality CPR?
5-10 seconds - answers✔✔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?
Compression depth of at least 2 inches - answers✔✔Lesson 5: High Quality BLS Part 1.Which is a
component of high-quality CPR?
Interruptions - answers✔✔Lesson 5: High Quality BLS Part 1.Which component of high-quality CPR
directly affects chest compression fraction?
Once every 6 seconds - answers✔✔Lesson6: Airway Management. pg 103. To properly ventilate a
patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag?
Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible - answers✔✔Lesson6: Airway
Management. pg 103. Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal
airway?
