ACLS TEST! QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT (GRADED
A+)
Question: According to the systemic approach, what is the very first thing an
ACLS provider must determine when approaching a patient?
Answer: The patient’s level of consciousness. Determining whether a patient is
conscious or unconscious dictates which assessment algorithm the provider will
follow.
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Question: What is the appropriate course of action if the patient appears
unconscious?
Answer: Utilize the BLS Survey first. The ACLS survey should only be
conducted after the initial BLS steps (responsiveness, activation, circulation, and
defibrillation) are completed or in progress.
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Question: How should the provider proceed if the patient appears to be conscious?
Answer: Move directly to the ACLS Survey. When a patient is awake and
responsive, the provider focuses on more advanced diagnostic and treatment steps,
such as the secondary survey (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Differential
Diagnosis).
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Question: Within the BLS framework, what are the specific steps for checking
responsiveness?
Answer: Tap the patient's shoulders and shout, "Are you all right?"
Simultaneously, the provider must look for absent or abnormal breathing,
specifically noting if the patient is only "agonal gasping."
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,Question: Once a patient is confirmed to be unresponsive, what is the next
immediate step in the BLS sequence?
Answer: Activate the emergency response system and obtain an AED. Getting
help and a defibrillator on the way is a priority before performing more time-
consuming physical assessments.
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Question: How is the circulation check performed during the BLS Survey, and
what are the requirements for high-quality CPR?
Answer: Check the carotid pulse for at least 5 but no more than 10 seconds. If
no pulse is found:
Start CPR: Use a 30:2 compression-to-breath ratio.
Technique: Compress to a depth of at least 2 inches at a rate of at least
100/min.
Efficiency: Minimize interruptions to less than 10 seconds and switch
compressors every 2 minutes to prevent fatigue.
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Question: What is the protocol for defibrillation within the BLS Survey?
Answer: Use the AED to check for a shockable rhythm and deliver a shock if
indicated. Crucially, the provider must resume CPR immediately following each
shock, starting with chest compressions, without waiting for a pulse check.
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What O2 saturation is indicated for cardiac arrest? -ANSWER ✔️✔️100%
Titrate O2 administration to acheive a saturation of? -ANSWER ✔️✔️> or = 94%
If PetCO2 is <_____ attempt to improve CPR -ANSWER ✔️✔️10 mm Hg
, If diastolic pressure is <_____ attempt to improve CPR -ANSWER ✔️✔️20 mm Hg
What is the role of the team leader? -ANSWER ✔️✔️- organize the group
- monitor individual performance of team members
- back up team members
- models excellent team behavior
- trains and coaches
- facilitates understanding (why they perform certain tasks in a specific way)
___ consist of concise communication spoken with distinctive speech in a
controlled tone of voice -ANSWER ✔️✔️Clear message
Messages and orders should be delivered in a ___ and ___ manner without yelling
or shouting? -ANSWER ✔️✔️calm and direct
Suggested locations of team leader and members during case stimulations? -
ANSWER ✔️✔️- airway
- IV/IO meds
- monitor/defibrillator
- team leader
- observer/ recorder
- compressor
If you need help? -ANSWER ✔️✔️ASK FOR IT EARLY
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT (GRADED
A+)
Question: According to the systemic approach, what is the very first thing an
ACLS provider must determine when approaching a patient?
Answer: The patient’s level of consciousness. Determining whether a patient is
conscious or unconscious dictates which assessment algorithm the provider will
follow.
✔️✔️
Question: What is the appropriate course of action if the patient appears
unconscious?
Answer: Utilize the BLS Survey first. The ACLS survey should only be
conducted after the initial BLS steps (responsiveness, activation, circulation, and
defibrillation) are completed or in progress.
✔️✔️
Question: How should the provider proceed if the patient appears to be conscious?
Answer: Move directly to the ACLS Survey. When a patient is awake and
responsive, the provider focuses on more advanced diagnostic and treatment steps,
such as the secondary survey (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Differential
Diagnosis).
✔️✔️
Question: Within the BLS framework, what are the specific steps for checking
responsiveness?
Answer: Tap the patient's shoulders and shout, "Are you all right?"
Simultaneously, the provider must look for absent or abnormal breathing,
specifically noting if the patient is only "agonal gasping."
✔️✔️
,Question: Once a patient is confirmed to be unresponsive, what is the next
immediate step in the BLS sequence?
Answer: Activate the emergency response system and obtain an AED. Getting
help and a defibrillator on the way is a priority before performing more time-
consuming physical assessments.
✔️✔️
Question: How is the circulation check performed during the BLS Survey, and
what are the requirements for high-quality CPR?
Answer: Check the carotid pulse for at least 5 but no more than 10 seconds. If
no pulse is found:
Start CPR: Use a 30:2 compression-to-breath ratio.
Technique: Compress to a depth of at least 2 inches at a rate of at least
100/min.
Efficiency: Minimize interruptions to less than 10 seconds and switch
compressors every 2 minutes to prevent fatigue.
✔️✔️
Question: What is the protocol for defibrillation within the BLS Survey?
Answer: Use the AED to check for a shockable rhythm and deliver a shock if
indicated. Crucially, the provider must resume CPR immediately following each
shock, starting with chest compressions, without waiting for a pulse check.
✔️✔️
What O2 saturation is indicated for cardiac arrest? -ANSWER ✔️✔️100%
Titrate O2 administration to acheive a saturation of? -ANSWER ✔️✔️> or = 94%
If PetCO2 is <_____ attempt to improve CPR -ANSWER ✔️✔️10 mm Hg
, If diastolic pressure is <_____ attempt to improve CPR -ANSWER ✔️✔️20 mm Hg
What is the role of the team leader? -ANSWER ✔️✔️- organize the group
- monitor individual performance of team members
- back up team members
- models excellent team behavior
- trains and coaches
- facilitates understanding (why they perform certain tasks in a specific way)
___ consist of concise communication spoken with distinctive speech in a
controlled tone of voice -ANSWER ✔️✔️Clear message
Messages and orders should be delivered in a ___ and ___ manner without yelling
or shouting? -ANSWER ✔️✔️calm and direct
Suggested locations of team leader and members during case stimulations? -
ANSWER ✔️✔️- airway
- IV/IO meds
- monitor/defibrillator
- team leader
- observer/ recorder
- compressor
If you need help? -ANSWER ✔️✔️ASK FOR IT EARLY
