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This ACLS quiz covers general information that may be found on the ACLS written test.

 
  • Questions count: 30
  • Passing grade: 80%
  • Time limit: 30 minutes
  • Number of allowed attempts: 2
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1.

After providing a shock with an AED you should:

Let the AED reanalyze the rhythm
Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
Check a pulse
Give a rescue breath
2.

In the Primary Assessment of the systematic approach to ACLS, the D stands for:

definitive care
differential diagnosis
disability
defibrillation
3.

(True or False) The systematic approach with a person in cardiac arrest should include the BLS Assessment and the Primary Assessment?

True
False
4.

During CPR with no advanced airway in place, the compression-to-ventilation ratio is:

20 : 2
30 : 2
10 : 1
5 : 1
5.

When performing the Airway Assessment portion of the Primary Assessment, the following questions should be asked:

both 1 and 2
Is the airway patent?
Is an advanced airway indicated?
Does the patient have a pulse?
6.

The most important intervention with witnessed sudden cardiac arrest is:

early defibrillation
early activation of EMS
effective chest compressions
7.

During the Primary Assessment when assessing (B)breathing, which of the following are correct about supplementary oxygen delivery? (Choose all that apply)

Other than cardiac and respiratory arrest, administer oxygen to achieve an O2 saturation value of 95-98% by pulse oximetry
Administer 100% oxygen for cardiac and respiratory arrest patients
For ACS keep O2 sat ≥ 90%
For post-cardiac arrest care keep O2 sat 92-98%
8.

Which of the following is true about chest compressions:

minimize interruptions in chest compression
All of the above
ensure full chest recoil
push hard and fast
9.

When providing BLS/ACLS to a known or suspected cervical spine trauma which of the following is NOT correct when attempting to open the airway?

Use an immobilization device to stabilize the head
Open the airway using the jaw thrust without head extension.
Use a head tilt-chin lift maneuver if the jaw thrust is not effective.
Use manual restriction to stabilize the head
10.

Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to no longer than _____seconds.

ten
five
twelve
fifteen
11.

While conducting the BLS Assessment, you should do all of the following except:

check patient responsiveness
activate emergency response system
start an IV
get an AED
12.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps for BLS CPR?

chest compressions, airway, breathing
circulation, airway, breathing
access care early, begin CPR, check pulse
airway, breathing, circulation
13.

The most important algorithm to know for adult resuscitation is:

Bradycardia
PEA
Cardiac Arrest
Tachycardia
14.

The purpose of a Rapid Response Team is:

reduce hospital costs related to expense of emergency treatment
keep floor nurses from having to be involved in emergency situations.
improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
all of the above
15.

Which is not true about the oropharyngeal airway(OPA):

The OPA keeps the airway open during bag-mask ventilation.
The OPA should only be used on a conscious patient
The OPA can stimulate coughing and gagging.
The OPA can prevent the patient from biting on an ET tube.
16.

Effective resuscitation team dynamics would include all of the following statements except which one:

Team leaders define all roles of team members in the clinical setting.
Team members inform the team leader when a task begins or ends.
Team members do not question team leaders orders even if doubt exists.
Team leaders and team members should have clear, closed-loop communication.
17.

Good team dynamics requires which of the following:

knowledge sharing
knowing one's limitations
all of the above
clear roles and responsibilities
18.

For conscious patients who may need more advanced assessment and management techniques, healthcare providers should conduct the Primary Assessment first?

False
True
19.

When checking for a carotid pulse during CPR you should take no longer than ______seconds before restarting CPR

twenty
ten
five
fifteen
20.

For patients experiencing respiratory arrest with a perfusing rhythm, deliver rescue breaths at 1 breath every ____ seconds.

5-6 seconds
10 seconds
6 seconds
8 to 10 seconds
21.

The goal of BLS interventions for a patient in respiratory or cardiac arrest is to:

restore effective oxygenation
restore effective ventilation
restore or support effective circulation
all of the above
22.

During CPR after an advanced airway is in place, which of the following is true?

The goal is 20 or greater breaths per minute.
The breaths should be synchronized with the chest compressions.
One breath every 6 seconds should be given.
Chest compressions should be stopped while giving breaths.
23.

Which of the following is performed before the BLS Assessment?

activate EMS and get an AED if available
tap the victim's shoulder and say "Are you alright?"
all of the above
make sure the scene is safe
24.

Success of any resuscitation attempt is built on:

high quality CPR
defibrillation when required by the patients ECG rhythm
both 1 and 2
neither 1 or 2
25.

During CPR with an advanced airway in place the compression rate is:

100 -120/min
≥ 100/min
90 -100/min
≥ 80/min
26.

During the (C) circulation portion of the Primary Assessment, the following actions are carried out:

Obtain IV access, Attach ECG leads, monitor rhythm, given medications to manage rhythm, give IV/IO fluids if needed
Check a pulse, monitor heart rhythm, begin CPR if indicated
Obtain IV access, give supplemental oxygen, secure the advanced airway, give IV/IO fluids if needed
look, listen, and feel
27.

When performing BLS/ACLS you should avoid all of the following except:

taking too long to give rescue breaths to the patient
frequent pulse checks
prolonged rhythm analysis
keeping the patients airway open
28.

Examples of advanced airway adjuncts include all the following except:

laryngeal mask airway
combitube
laryngeal tube
endotracheal tube
oropharyngeal airway
29.

Typically, suctioning attempts in ACLS situations should be:

ten seconds or less
no more than 30 seconds
20 seconds or less
5 seconds or less
30.

The BLS Assessment focuses on:

early CPR and early defibrillation
proper rhythm interpretation
rapid access to emergency services
early use of advanced airways and drugs
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