ACLS EXAM | QUESTIONS & 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST
UPDATE | GRADE A+
Targeted temperature management - adults.
Correct Answer: 32 - 36 C (89.6 - 95.2F).
Titrate inspired O2 to...
Correct Answer: the lowest level required to achieve arterial O2 sat 94% + to avoid
complications associated with O2 toxicity.
Mean arterial pressure goal
Correct Answer: 65 mm Hg or greater
A team leader should be able to explain why it is essential to...
Correct Answer: push hard and fast in center of chest.
ensure complete chest recoil.
minimize interruptions in compressions.
avoid excessive ventilation.
A team member should be...
,Correct Answer: clear about role assignments.
prepared to fill their responsibilities.
well practiced in resuscitation.
knowledgeable about algorithms.
committed to success.
Resuscitation triangle (3)
Correct Answer: Compressor: assessed pt, 5 cycles chest compressions, alternates
with AED person every 5 cycles or 2 min.
AED/Defibrillator Monitor: brings and operates AED, places monitor where it can be
seen by team leader, alternates with compressor every 5 cycles or 2 min.
Airway: Opens airway, provides bag-mask ventilation, inserts airway adjuncts as
appropriate.
Leadership roles (3)
Correct Answer: Team leader: every team needs one. assigns roles to team
members, makes treatment decisions, provides feedback, assumes responsibility for
roles not assigned.
Meds: Initiates IV/IO access, administers meds.
,Time recorder: records time of interventions & medications and announces when next
are due, records frequency and duration of interruptions in compressions,
communicates to the team leader.
Should you start CPR when you are unsure about a pulse?
Correct Answer: Yes, unnecessary compressions are less harmful than failing to
provide compressions when needed.
Agonal gasps
Correct Answer: A sign of cardiac arrest!
May be present in first minutes.
Looks like pt is drawing in air quickly.
Occur at a slow rate.
May be forceful or weak.
Time passes between gasps.
Snort, snore, groan.
BLS assessment
Correct Answer: Check responsiveness.
Shout for help.
Get AED/send someone.
Look for breathing - chest 5-10 sec.
Check pulse at same time. 5-10 sec.
, No pulse in 10 sec, start chest compressions.
If pulse, rescue breathing 1 breath q 5-6 sec. Check pulse q 2 minutes.
Defibrillation: check for shockable rhythm, shock, follow with compressions.
Minimize interruptions
Correct Answer: No longer than 10 sec!
Avoid...
prolonged rhythm analysis.
frequent/inappropriate pulse checks.
taking too long to give breaths.
unnecessary moving the pt.
Coronary Perfusion Pressure (CPP)
Correct Answer: Aortic relaxation (diastolic) - right atrial relaxation (diastolic)
pressure.
Correlates with both myocardial blood flow and return of spontaneous circulation.
ROSC does not occur unless it is 15 mm Hg or +
If < 20 improve chest compressions and vasopressor therapy.
Quality compressions
Correct Answer: compress 2 in (5 cm).
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST
UPDATE | GRADE A+
Targeted temperature management - adults.
Correct Answer: 32 - 36 C (89.6 - 95.2F).
Titrate inspired O2 to...
Correct Answer: the lowest level required to achieve arterial O2 sat 94% + to avoid
complications associated with O2 toxicity.
Mean arterial pressure goal
Correct Answer: 65 mm Hg or greater
A team leader should be able to explain why it is essential to...
Correct Answer: push hard and fast in center of chest.
ensure complete chest recoil.
minimize interruptions in compressions.
avoid excessive ventilation.
A team member should be...
,Correct Answer: clear about role assignments.
prepared to fill their responsibilities.
well practiced in resuscitation.
knowledgeable about algorithms.
committed to success.
Resuscitation triangle (3)
Correct Answer: Compressor: assessed pt, 5 cycles chest compressions, alternates
with AED person every 5 cycles or 2 min.
AED/Defibrillator Monitor: brings and operates AED, places monitor where it can be
seen by team leader, alternates with compressor every 5 cycles or 2 min.
Airway: Opens airway, provides bag-mask ventilation, inserts airway adjuncts as
appropriate.
Leadership roles (3)
Correct Answer: Team leader: every team needs one. assigns roles to team
members, makes treatment decisions, provides feedback, assumes responsibility for
roles not assigned.
Meds: Initiates IV/IO access, administers meds.
,Time recorder: records time of interventions & medications and announces when next
are due, records frequency and duration of interruptions in compressions,
communicates to the team leader.
Should you start CPR when you are unsure about a pulse?
Correct Answer: Yes, unnecessary compressions are less harmful than failing to
provide compressions when needed.
Agonal gasps
Correct Answer: A sign of cardiac arrest!
May be present in first minutes.
Looks like pt is drawing in air quickly.
Occur at a slow rate.
May be forceful or weak.
Time passes between gasps.
Snort, snore, groan.
BLS assessment
Correct Answer: Check responsiveness.
Shout for help.
Get AED/send someone.
Look for breathing - chest 5-10 sec.
Check pulse at same time. 5-10 sec.
, No pulse in 10 sec, start chest compressions.
If pulse, rescue breathing 1 breath q 5-6 sec. Check pulse q 2 minutes.
Defibrillation: check for shockable rhythm, shock, follow with compressions.
Minimize interruptions
Correct Answer: No longer than 10 sec!
Avoid...
prolonged rhythm analysis.
frequent/inappropriate pulse checks.
taking too long to give breaths.
unnecessary moving the pt.
Coronary Perfusion Pressure (CPP)
Correct Answer: Aortic relaxation (diastolic) - right atrial relaxation (diastolic)
pressure.
Correlates with both myocardial blood flow and return of spontaneous circulation.
ROSC does not occur unless it is 15 mm Hg or +
If < 20 improve chest compressions and vasopressor therapy.
Quality compressions
Correct Answer: compress 2 in (5 cm).
