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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.

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

False
True
2.

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

airway, breathing, circulation
access care early, begin CPR, check pulse
chest compressions, airway, breathing
circulation, airway, breathing
3.

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

look, listen, and feel
Check a pulse, monitor heart rhythm, begin CPR if indicated
Obtain IV access, Attach ECG leads, monitor rhythm, given medications to manage rhythm, give IV/IO fluids if needed
Obtain IV access, give supplemental oxygen, secure the advanced airway, give IV/IO fluids if needed
4.

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

five
ten
twenty
fifteen
5.

The most important intervention with witnessed sudden cardiac arrest is:

effective chest compressions
early defibrillation
early activation of EMS
6.

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 do not question team leaders orders even if doubt exists.
Team members inform the team leader when a task begins or ends.
Team leaders and team members should have clear, closed-loop communication.
7.

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

False
True
8.

The most important algorithm to know for adult resuscitation is:

Cardiac Arrest
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
PEA
9.

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?
10.

Which of the following is performed before the BLS Assessment?

all of the above
make sure the scene is safe
activate EMS and get an AED if available
tap the victim's shoulder and say "Are you alright?"
11.

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
12.

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

frequent pulse checks
taking too long to give rescue breaths to the patient
prolonged rhythm analysis
keeping the patients airway open
13.

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

start an IV
check patient responsiveness
get an AED
activate emergency response system
14.

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

6 seconds
8 to 10 seconds
10 seconds
5-6 seconds
15.

Which of the following is true about chest compressions:

minimize interruptions in chest compression
All of the above
push hard and fast
ensure full chest recoil
16.

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

20 : 2
10 : 1
30 : 2
5 : 1
17.

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%
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
For ACS keep O2 sat ≥ 90%
18.

The purpose of a Rapid Response Team is:

reduce hospital costs related to expense of emergency treatment
all of the above
keep floor nurses from having to be involved in emergency situations.
improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
19.

After providing a shock with an AED you should:

Give a rescue breath
Let the AED reanalyze the rhythm
Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
Check a pulse
20.

Good team dynamics requires which of the following:

clear roles and responsibilities
knowing one's limitations
all of the above
knowledge sharing
21.

The BLS Assessment focuses on:

proper rhythm interpretation
early CPR and early defibrillation
early use of advanced airways and drugs
rapid access to emergency services
22.

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

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

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

differential diagnosis
disability
definitive care
defibrillation
24.

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

restore or support effective circulation
all of the above
restore effective oxygenation
restore effective ventilation
25.

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

The OPA can prevent the patient from biting on an ET tube.
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.
26.

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

The breaths should be synchronized with the chest compressions.
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.
27.

Typically, suctioning attempts in ACLS situations should be:

20 seconds or less
no more than 30 seconds
5 seconds or less
ten seconds or less
28.

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
29.

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

five
ten
twelve
fifteen
30.

Examples of advanced airway adjuncts include all the following except:

oropharyngeal airway
endotracheal tube
combitube
laryngeal mask airway
laryngeal tube
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