ACLS TEST
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. Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest
compressions
*Answer* 10 seconds
4. What is an effect of excessive ventilation?
*Answer* Decreased cardiac output
5. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
*Answer* Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
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, 6. How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
*Answer* Allows maximum blood return to the heart
7. What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment?
*Answer* Re-duces the changes of missing important signs and symptoms
8. What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment?
*Answer* -
Initial impression
9. Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient?
*Answer* -
Formulate a ditterential diagnosis
10. 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
11. What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation
team?
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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. Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest
compressions
*Answer* 10 seconds
4. What is an effect of excessive ventilation?
*Answer* Decreased cardiac output
5. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
*Answer* Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
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, 6. How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
*Answer* Allows maximum blood return to the heart
7. What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment?
*Answer* Re-duces the changes of missing important signs and symptoms
8. What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment?
*Answer* -
Initial impression
9. Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient?
*Answer* -
Formulate a ditterential diagnosis
10. 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
11. What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation
team?
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