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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.

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 members inform the team leader when a task begins or ends.
Team leaders define all roles of team members in the clinical setting.
Team members do not question team leaders orders even if doubt exists.
2.

Which of the following is performed before the BLS Assessment?

make sure the scene is safe
activate EMS and get an AED if available
tap the victim's shoulder and say "Are you alright?"
all of the above
3.

Examples of advanced airway adjuncts include all the following except:

endotracheal tube
laryngeal tube
oropharyngeal airway
combitube
laryngeal mask airway
4.

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

defibrillation
disability
differential diagnosis
definitive care
5.

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

five
fifteen
twenty
ten
6.

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

6 seconds
10 seconds
8 to 10 seconds
5-6 seconds
7.

The purpose of a Rapid Response Team is:

improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
all of the above
reduce hospital costs related to expense of emergency treatment
keep floor nurses from having to be involved in emergency situations.
8.

The most important algorithm to know for adult resuscitation is:

Cardiac Arrest
PEA
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
9.

Which of the following is true about chest compressions:

All of the above
minimize interruptions in chest compression
ensure full chest recoil
push hard and fast
10.

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

fifteen
five
ten
twelve
11.

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

circulation, airway, breathing
chest compressions, airway, breathing
airway, breathing, circulation
access care early, begin CPR, check pulse
12.

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
13.

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
14.

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

≥ 80/min
90 -100/min
100 -120/min
≥ 100/min
15.

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

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

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

One breath every 6 seconds should be given.
The goal is 20 or greater breaths per minute.
Chest compressions should be stopped while giving breaths.
The breaths should be synchronized with the chest compressions.
17.

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

Is the airway patent?
both 1 and 2
Is an advanced airway indicated?
Does the patient have a pulse?
18.

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.
19.

Success of any resuscitation attempt is built on:

neither 1 or 2
both 1 and 2
defibrillation when required by the patients ECG rhythm
high quality CPR
20.

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
21.

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

False
True
22.

Typically, suctioning attempts in ACLS situations should be:

ten seconds or less
5 seconds or less
no more than 30 seconds
20 seconds or less
23.

Good team dynamics requires which of the following:

all of the above
clear roles and responsibilities
knowing one's limitations
knowledge sharing
24.

The most important intervention with witnessed sudden cardiac arrest is:

early defibrillation
effective chest compressions
early activation of EMS
25.

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

activate emergency response system
start an IV
get an AED
check patient responsiveness
26.

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

True
False
27.

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
For post-cardiac arrest care keep O2 sat 92-98%
Administer 100% oxygen for cardiac and respiratory arrest patients
For ACS keep O2 sat ≥ 90%
28.

After providing a shock with an AED you should:

Check a pulse
Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
Let the AED reanalyze the rhythm
Give a rescue breath
29.

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 manual restriction to stabilize the head
Use an immobilization device to stabilize the head
Use a head tilt-chin lift maneuver if the jaw thrust is not effective.
30.

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
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