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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.

Which of the following is performed before the BLS Assessment?

make sure the scene is safe
all of the above
activate EMS and get an AED if available
tap the victim's shoulder and say "Are you alright?"
2.

Success of any resuscitation attempt is built on:

both 1 and 2
neither 1 or 2
high quality CPR
defibrillation when required by the patients ECG rhythm
3.

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 manual restriction to stabilize the head
Use a head tilt-chin lift maneuver if the jaw thrust is not effective.
Open the airway using the jaw thrust without head extension.
Use an immobilization device to stabilize the head
4.

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

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

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

definitive care
defibrillation
disability
differential diagnosis
6.

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

get an AED
check patient responsiveness
start an IV
activate emergency response system
7.

Good team dynamics requires which of the following:

knowing one's limitations
clear roles and responsibilities
knowledge sharing
all of the above
8.

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
9.

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

Is the airway patent?
Does the patient have a pulse?
both 1 and 2
Is an advanced airway indicated?
10.

Typically, suctioning attempts in ACLS situations should be:

20 seconds or less
ten seconds or less
5 seconds or less
no more than 30 seconds
11.

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

False
True
12.

After providing a shock with an AED you should:

Let the AED reanalyze the rhythm
Check a pulse
Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
Give a rescue breath
13.

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

5-6 seconds
8 to 10 seconds
6 seconds
10 seconds
14.

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

airway, breathing, circulation
chest compressions, airway, breathing
access care early, begin CPR, check pulse
circulation, airway, breathing
15.

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

ten
twelve
fifteen
five
16.

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

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

The BLS Assessment focuses on:

early CPR and early defibrillation
rapid access to emergency services
early use of advanced airways and drugs
proper rhythm interpretation
18.

The most important algorithm to know for adult resuscitation is:

Cardiac Arrest
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
PEA
19.

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

The OPA can prevent the patient from biting on an ET tube.
The OPA should only be used on a conscious patient
The OPA keeps the airway open during bag-mask ventilation.
The OPA can stimulate coughing and gagging.
20.

The most important intervention with witnessed sudden cardiac arrest is:

effective chest compressions
early defibrillation
early activation of EMS
21.

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

restore effective ventilation
restore or support effective circulation
restore effective oxygenation
all of the above
22.

The purpose of a Rapid Response Team is:

all of the above
reduce hospital costs related to expense of emergency treatment
keep floor nurses from having to be involved in emergency situations.
improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
23.

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

True
False
24.

Examples of advanced airway adjuncts include all the following except:

combitube
laryngeal mask airway
oropharyngeal airway
endotracheal tube
laryngeal tube
25.

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

For ACS keep O2 sat ≥ 90%
For post-cardiac arrest care keep O2 sat 92-98%
Other than cardiac and respiratory arrest, administer oxygen to achieve an O2 saturation value of 95-98% by pulse oximetry
Administer 100% oxygen for cardiac and respiratory arrest patients
26.

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
27.

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

100 -120/min
≥ 80/min
≥ 100/min
90 -100/min
28.

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

prolonged rhythm analysis
taking too long to give rescue breaths to the patient
frequent pulse checks
keeping the patients airway open
29.

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

fifteen
five
twenty
ten
30.

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