ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT-
ACLS TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
(GRADED A+)
Question: What are the priority actions during the primary ABCD survey in a
resuscitation scenario? Answer:
1. Circulation: Deliver chest compressions that are "hard and fast" at a rate of
100–120/min with a 30:2 ratio, ensuring minimal interruptions.
2. Airway: Ensure the patient's airway is open and clear.
3. Breathing: Provide positive pressure ventilation at a frequency of one
breath every 6 seconds (10 breaths per minute). ✔️✔️
Question: What are the four main components of the ACLS secondary survey
used for more in-depth patient assessment? Answer:
1. Airway: Advanced airway placement if necessary.
2. Breathing: Confirming airway placement and oxygenation.
3. Circulation: Establishing IV/IO access and administering
fluids/medications.
4. Differential Diagnosis: Identifying and treating the underlying causes (e.g.,
the H’s and T’s). ✔️✔️
Question: In a clinical setting, how is an "Algorithm" defined regarding patient
care? Answer: A standardized treatment pathway. It provides a systematic way
to treat a broad range of patients based specifically on their cardiac rhythms. ✔️✔️
Question: What does the "Megacode" portion of ACLS training specifically
evaluate? Answer: Team leadership and rapid decision-making. It involves
directing a resuscitation team while making quick assessments and management
choices under pressure. ✔️✔️
, Oxygen therapy
oxygen is always appropriate for patients with acute cardiac disease or pulmonary
distress
No respiratory distress
2 L per cannula
Mild respiratory distress
5-6 L per cannula
Severe respiratory distress
100% NRB mask or consider advanced airway device with 100% O2
For patients with COPD (CO2 retainers)
Venturi mask and titrate
ACLS TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
(GRADED A+)
Question: What are the priority actions during the primary ABCD survey in a
resuscitation scenario? Answer:
1. Circulation: Deliver chest compressions that are "hard and fast" at a rate of
100–120/min with a 30:2 ratio, ensuring minimal interruptions.
2. Airway: Ensure the patient's airway is open and clear.
3. Breathing: Provide positive pressure ventilation at a frequency of one
breath every 6 seconds (10 breaths per minute). ✔️✔️
Question: What are the four main components of the ACLS secondary survey
used for more in-depth patient assessment? Answer:
1. Airway: Advanced airway placement if necessary.
2. Breathing: Confirming airway placement and oxygenation.
3. Circulation: Establishing IV/IO access and administering
fluids/medications.
4. Differential Diagnosis: Identifying and treating the underlying causes (e.g.,
the H’s and T’s). ✔️✔️
Question: In a clinical setting, how is an "Algorithm" defined regarding patient
care? Answer: A standardized treatment pathway. It provides a systematic way
to treat a broad range of patients based specifically on their cardiac rhythms. ✔️✔️
Question: What does the "Megacode" portion of ACLS training specifically
evaluate? Answer: Team leadership and rapid decision-making. It involves
directing a resuscitation team while making quick assessments and management
choices under pressure. ✔️✔️
, Oxygen therapy
oxygen is always appropriate for patients with acute cardiac disease or pulmonary
distress
No respiratory distress
2 L per cannula
Mild respiratory distress
5-6 L per cannula
Severe respiratory distress
100% NRB mask or consider advanced airway device with 100% O2
For patients with COPD (CO2 retainers)
Venturi mask and titrate
