ACLS TEST
ASSSESSMENT TASK
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture
and review of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? - ANS-
Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? - ANS-
Structure
Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions -
ANS-10 seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - ANS-Decreased cardiac output
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - ANS-Resume CPR,
starting with chest compressions
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - ANS-Allows maximum
blood return to the heart
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? - ANS-Reduces
the changes of missing important signs and symptoms
, What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment? - ANS-Initial
impression
Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient? - ANS-
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? - ANS-Hypothermia
What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? - ANS-To
ensure high quality CPR
The CPR Coach Role can be blended into which of the following roles? - ANS-The
monitor/defibrillator
Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR coach? - ANS-Coordinating
compressor switches
What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - ANS-100-120
compressions per minute
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during
the BLS assessment? - ANS-5-10 seconds
Which is a component of high-quality CPR? - ANS-Depth of a least 2 inches
Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest compression fraction? -
ANS-Interruptions
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag? - ANS-Once every 6 seconds
ASSSESSMENT TASK
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture
and review of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? - ANS-
Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? - ANS-
Structure
Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions -
ANS-10 seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - ANS-Decreased cardiac output
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - ANS-Resume CPR,
starting with chest compressions
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - ANS-Allows maximum
blood return to the heart
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? - ANS-Reduces
the changes of missing important signs and symptoms
, What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment? - ANS-Initial
impression
Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient? - ANS-
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? - ANS-Hypothermia
What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? - ANS-To
ensure high quality CPR
The CPR Coach Role can be blended into which of the following roles? - ANS-The
monitor/defibrillator
Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR coach? - ANS-Coordinating
compressor switches
What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - ANS-100-120
compressions per minute
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during
the BLS assessment? - ANS-5-10 seconds
Which is a component of high-quality CPR? - ANS-Depth of a least 2 inches
Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest compression fraction? -
ANS-Interruptions
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag? - ANS-Once every 6 seconds
