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ACLS Quiz 1

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

twelve

five

ten

fifteen

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

True

False

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

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

The most important algorithm to know for adult resuscitation is:

PEA

Tachycardia

Cardiac Arrest

Bradycardia

PEA

Tachycardia

Cardiac Arrest

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.

Good team dynamics requires which of the following:

knowledge sharing

knowing one's limitations

clear roles and responsibilities

all of the above

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

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

defibrillation

definitive care

differential diagnosis

disability

10.

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

11.

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

20 : 2

10 : 1

30 : 2

5 : 1

12.

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%

13.

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

14.

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

15.

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

16.

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

17.

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

fifteen

ten

five

twenty

18.

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

19.

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

20.

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

21.

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

≥ 80/min

90 -100/min

≥ 100/min

100 -120/min

22.

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

23.

Examples of advanced airway adjuncts include all the following except:

oropharyngeal airway

laryngeal tube

combitube

laryngeal mask airway

endotracheal tube

24.

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

25.

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.

26.

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

27.

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

True

False

28.

The most important intervention with witnessed sudden cardiac arrest is:

early defibrillation

effective chest compressions

early activation of EMS

29.

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

30.

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

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