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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.

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 a head tilt-chin lift maneuver if the jaw thrust is not effective.
Use an immobilization device to stabilize the head
Use manual restriction to stabilize the head
Open the airway using the jaw thrust without head extension.
2.

The BLS Assessment focuses on:

rapid access to emergency services
early CPR and early defibrillation
early use of advanced airways and drugs
proper rhythm interpretation
3.

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

False
True
4.

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

differential diagnosis
defibrillation
definitive care
disability
5.

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

prolonged rhythm analysis
keeping the patients airway open
frequent pulse checks
taking too long to give rescue breaths to the patient
6.

Which of the following is true about chest compressions:

minimize interruptions in chest compression
ensure full chest recoil
All of the above
push hard and fast
7.

The most important algorithm to know for adult resuscitation is:

PEA
Bradycardia
Cardiac Arrest
Tachycardia
8.

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

Team members inform the team leader when a task begins or ends.
Team leaders and team members should have clear, closed-loop communication.
Team members do not question team leaders orders even if doubt exists.
Team leaders define all roles of team members in the clinical setting.
9.

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

False
True
10.

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

both 1 and 2
Is an advanced airway indicated?
Is the airway patent?
Does the patient have a pulse?
11.

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

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

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

twenty
five
fifteen
ten
13.

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

5-6 seconds
8 to 10 seconds
6 seconds
10 seconds
14.

Which of the following is performed before the BLS Assessment?

activate EMS and get an AED if available
make sure the scene is safe
tap the victim's shoulder and say "Are you alright?"
all of the above
15.

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

30 : 2
20 : 2
10 : 1
5 : 1
16.

Typically, suctioning attempts in ACLS situations should be:

no more than 30 seconds
20 seconds or less
5 seconds or less
ten seconds or less
17.

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

five
fifteen
twelve
ten
18.

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

circulation, airway, breathing
airway, breathing, circulation
access care early, begin CPR, check pulse
chest compressions, airway, breathing
19.

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 post-cardiac arrest care keep O2 sat 92-98%
For ACS keep O2 sat ≥ 90%
20.

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
21.

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

One breath every 6 seconds should be given.
Chest compressions should be stopped while giving breaths.
The breaths should be synchronized with the chest compressions.
The goal is 20 or greater breaths per minute.
22.

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

100 -120/min
90 -100/min
≥ 100/min
≥ 80/min
23.

Examples of advanced airway adjuncts include all the following except:

laryngeal tube
combitube
endotracheal tube
oropharyngeal airway
laryngeal mask airway
24.

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

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
Obtain IV access, Attach ECG leads, monitor rhythm, given medications to manage rhythm, give IV/IO fluids if needed
25.

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 prevent the patient from biting on an ET tube.
The OPA can stimulate coughing and gagging.
26.

The most important intervention with witnessed sudden cardiac arrest is:

early activation of EMS
early defibrillation
effective chest compressions
27.

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

restore effective ventilation
all of the above
restore effective oxygenation
restore or support effective circulation
28.

Good team dynamics requires which of the following:

knowing one's limitations
all of the above
clear roles and responsibilities
knowledge sharing
29.

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
30.

The purpose of a Rapid Response Team is:

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