ACLS HEALTHCARE PROVIDER ACTUAL
TEST QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS COMPLETE REVIEW SHEET
●● When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper
depth for chest compressions?
Answer: At least 2 inches (5cm) but less than 2.4 96cm)
●● What is the rapid assessment?
Answer: A quick assessment to ensure safety, form an initial impression
about the patient's condition and determine the need for additional
resources
●● During a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine
a patient's level of consciousness?
Answer: AVPU model
●● When performing high-quality CPR on an adult without an advanced
airway in place, what is the correct ratio of compressions to ventilations?
Answer: 30 compressions to 2 ventilations
●● A team member confirms that a message is received and understood.
What communication technique is the team member using?
,Answer: Closed-loop communication
●● A team leader instructs a team member to perform an intervention.
To practice good communication, the team member should do which of
the following?
Answer: Acknowledge completion of the intervention.
Repeat the task back to the team leader.
Acknowledge initiation of the intervention.
●● A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and
reduce the likelihood of errors is called _____.
Answer: Crew resource management
●● When should blood tests be obtained in the assessment of a patient
experiencing a cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or respiratory
emergency?
Answer: secondary assessment
●● Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment?
Answer: Checking airway patency
,●● Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader?
Answer: Sets clear expectations
Facilitates a debriefing session
Assigns roles
●● What end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value confirms adequate
ventilation in an intubated patient in respiratory arrest?
Answer: 35-45 mmHg
●● When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper rate
for chest compressions?
Answer: 100 to 120 per minute
●● The Adult In-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival and the Adult Out-
of-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival each contain how many links?
Answer: 6
●● Which statements apply to providing high-quality chest
compressions?
Answer: Provide at the proper depth.
, Provide at the proper rate.
Minimize interruptions.
●● Mr. Williams is unresponsive, is not breathing and has no pulse.
Which actions should the team take initially to ensure high-quality CPR?
Answer: Expose Mr. Williams' chest.
Begin compressions immediately.
Ensure Mr. Williams is supine on a firm, flat surface.
●● After exposing the patient's chest, how should your hands be
positioned?
Answer: Two hands, one on top of the other, fingers interlaced
●● Which are essential to providing high-quality CPR?
Answer: Allow the chest to recoil fully after each compression.
Compress the chest to a depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) but not more
than 2.4 inches (6 cm).
Minimize interruptions to chest compressions.
TEST QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS COMPLETE REVIEW SHEET
●● When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper
depth for chest compressions?
Answer: At least 2 inches (5cm) but less than 2.4 96cm)
●● What is the rapid assessment?
Answer: A quick assessment to ensure safety, form an initial impression
about the patient's condition and determine the need for additional
resources
●● During a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine
a patient's level of consciousness?
Answer: AVPU model
●● When performing high-quality CPR on an adult without an advanced
airway in place, what is the correct ratio of compressions to ventilations?
Answer: 30 compressions to 2 ventilations
●● A team member confirms that a message is received and understood.
What communication technique is the team member using?
,Answer: Closed-loop communication
●● A team leader instructs a team member to perform an intervention.
To practice good communication, the team member should do which of
the following?
Answer: Acknowledge completion of the intervention.
Repeat the task back to the team leader.
Acknowledge initiation of the intervention.
●● A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and
reduce the likelihood of errors is called _____.
Answer: Crew resource management
●● When should blood tests be obtained in the assessment of a patient
experiencing a cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or respiratory
emergency?
Answer: secondary assessment
●● Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment?
Answer: Checking airway patency
,●● Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader?
Answer: Sets clear expectations
Facilitates a debriefing session
Assigns roles
●● What end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value confirms adequate
ventilation in an intubated patient in respiratory arrest?
Answer: 35-45 mmHg
●● When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper rate
for chest compressions?
Answer: 100 to 120 per minute
●● The Adult In-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival and the Adult Out-
of-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival each contain how many links?
Answer: 6
●● Which statements apply to providing high-quality chest
compressions?
Answer: Provide at the proper depth.
, Provide at the proper rate.
Minimize interruptions.
●● Mr. Williams is unresponsive, is not breathing and has no pulse.
Which actions should the team take initially to ensure high-quality CPR?
Answer: Expose Mr. Williams' chest.
Begin compressions immediately.
Ensure Mr. Williams is supine on a firm, flat surface.
●● After exposing the patient's chest, how should your hands be
positioned?
Answer: Two hands, one on top of the other, fingers interlaced
●● Which are essential to providing high-quality CPR?
Answer: Allow the chest to recoil fully after each compression.
Compress the chest to a depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) but not more
than 2.4 inches (6 cm).
Minimize interruptions to chest compressions.
