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

 
  • Questions count: 30
  • Passing grade: A
  • Time limit: 10 minutes
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1.

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

check patient responsiveness
get an AED
activate emergency response system
start an IV
2.

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.
3.

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

look, listen, and feel
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
Check a pulse, monitor heart rhythm, begin CPR if indicated
4.

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

True
False
5.

The purpose of a Rapid Response Team is:

improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
reduce hospital costs related to expense of emergency treatment
keep floor nurses from having to be involved in emergency situations.
all of the above
6.

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

fifteen
ten
five
twenty
7.

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

defibrillation
definitive care
differential diagnosis
disability
8.

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 manual restriction to stabilize the head
Use an immobilization device to stabilize the head
9.

Good team dynamics requires which of the following:

knowledge sharing
knowing one's limitations
clear roles and responsibilities
all of the above
10.

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

20 : 2
10 : 1
30 : 2
5 : 1
11.

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

≥ 80/min
90 -100/min
≥ 100/min
100 -120/min
12.

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

5-6 seconds
6 seconds
10 seconds
8 to 10 seconds
13.

Which of the following is true about chest compressions:

push hard and fast
ensure full chest recoil
minimize interruptions in chest compression
All of the above
14.

Examples of advanced airway adjuncts include all the following except:

oropharyngeal airway
laryngeal tube
combitube
laryngeal mask airway
endotracheal tube
15.

After providing a shock with an AED you should:

Check a pulse
Give a rescue breath
Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
Let the AED reanalyze the rhythm
16.

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

prolonged rhythm analysis
frequent pulse checks
taking too long to give rescue breaths to the patient
keeping the patients airway open
17.

Typically, suctioning attempts in ACLS situations should be:

ten seconds or less
20 seconds or less
5 seconds or less
no more than 30 seconds
18.

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
19.

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

chest compressions, airway, breathing
airway, breathing, circulation
circulation, airway, breathing
access care early, begin CPR, check pulse
20.

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
21.

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 members do not question team leaders orders even if doubt exists.
Team leaders define all roles of team members in the clinical setting.
22.

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

Administer 100% oxygen for cardiac and respiratory arrest patients
For ACS keep O2 sat ≥ 90%
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%
23.

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

 
 
 
 
Is the airway patent?
Is an advanced airway indicated?
Does the patient have a pulse?
both 1 and 2
24.

The BLS Assessment focuses on:

proper rhythm interpretation
rapid access to emergency services
early use of advanced airways and drugs
early CPR and early defibrillation
25.

The most important intervention with witnessed sudden cardiac arrest is:

early defibrillation
effective chest compressions
early activation of EMS
26.

The most important algorithm to know for adult resuscitation is:

 

 
Bradycardia
PEA
Tachycardia
Cardiac Arrest
27.

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

True
False
28.

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

twelve
five
ten
fifteen
29.

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 can prevent the patient from biting on an ET tube.
The OPA should only be used on a conscious patient
30.

Success of any resuscitation attempt is built on:

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