ACLS Free Practice Quiz - Gyath Shammha

Typically, suctioning attempts in ACLS situations should be:

5 seconds or less

20 seconds or less

no more than 30 seconds

ten seconds or less

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

False

True

Good team dynamics requires which of the following:

knowing one's limitations

knowledge sharing

clear roles and responsibilities

all of the above

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

all of the above

restore effective oxygenation

restore or support effective circulation

restore effective ventilation

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

get an AED

activate emergency response system

check patient responsiveness

start an IV

The most important intervention with witnessed sudden cardiac arrest is:

early defibrillation

early activation of EMS

effective chest compressions

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

For post-cardiac arrest care keep O2 sat 92-98%

For ACS keep O2 sat ≥ 90%

Administer 100% oxygen for cardiac and respiratory arrest patients

Other than cardiac and respiratory arrest, administer oxygen to achieve an O2 saturation value of 95-98% by pulse oximetry

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

twelve

ten

fifteen

five

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

90 -100/min

≥ 100/min

≥ 80/min

100 -120/min

10.

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

Is an advanced airway indicated?

Is the airway patent?

Does the patient have a pulse?

both 1 and 2

11.

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

disability

defibrillation

differential diagnosis

definitive care

12.

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

True

False

13.

Which of the following is performed before the BLS Assessment?

all of the above

tap the victim's shoulder and say "Are you alright?"

activate EMS and get an AED if available

make sure the scene is safe

14.

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

15.

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

16.

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

The goal is 20 or greater breaths per minute.

Chest compressions should be stopped while giving breaths.

One breath every 6 seconds should be given.

The breaths should be synchronized with the chest compressions.

17.

Which of the following is true about chest compressions:

push hard and fast

All of the above

ensure full chest recoil

minimize interruptions in chest compression

18.

Examples of advanced airway adjuncts include all the following except:

laryngeal mask airway

laryngeal tube

combitube

oropharyngeal airway

endotracheal tube

19.

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?

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 an immobilization device to stabilize the head

Use manual restriction to stabilize the head

20.

The purpose of a Rapid Response Team is:

keep floor nurses from having to be involved in emergency situations.

reduce hospital costs related to expense of emergency treatment

all of the above

improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration

21.

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

8 to 10 seconds

5-6 seconds

10 seconds

6 seconds

22.

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

five

twenty

ten

fifteen

23.

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

Team leaders and team members should have clear, closed-loop communication.

Team leaders define all roles of team members in the clinical setting.

Team members do not question team leaders orders even if doubt exists.

Team members inform the team leader when a task begins or ends.

24.

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

25.

Success of any resuscitation attempt is built on:

neither 1 or 2

defibrillation when required by the patients ECG rhythm

high quality CPR

both 1 and 2

26.

The most important algorithm to know for adult resuscitation is:

Tachycardia

Bradycardia

Cardiac Arrest

PEA

27.

The BLS Assessment focuses on:

rapid access to emergency services

proper rhythm interpretation

early use of advanced airways and drugs

early CPR and early defibrillation

28.

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

10 : 1

20 : 2

5 : 1

30 : 2

29.

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

look, listen, and feel

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

30.

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

The OPA keeps the airway open during bag-mask ventilation.

The OPA can stimulate coughing and gagging.

The OPA should only be used on a conscious patient

The OPA can prevent the patient from biting on an ET tube.

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