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