ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE
SUPPORT: ACLS IN PRACTICE
(CHAPTER 2) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT!!!
Q: What are the five core components of the Adult Chain of Survival?
A: 1. Prompt identification of arrest and triggering the emergency response. 2.
Administration of high-quality CPR focusing on chest compressions. 3. Swift use
of a defibrillator. 4. Provision of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). 5.
Comprehensive care following the return of spontaneous circulation. ✔✔
Q: How would you describe the specific function of the first link in the Chain of
Survival?
A: This link covers the critical window between the patient’s initial collapse, the
bystander's realization of the emergency, the official call for help, and the physical
arrival of emergency responders on the scene. ✔✔
Q: What are the five distinct phases involved in the "Immediate Recognition and
Activation" link?
A: 1. An observer identifies the collapse and the urgent need for medical help. 2.
The emergency response or specialized "code" team is summoned. 3. Dispatchers
process the call and direct responders to the exact location. 4. Professional
responders arrive equipped with ACLS gear. 5. The team assesses the specific
cardiac emergency and initiates the required treatment protocol. ✔✔
Describe the 2nd link of survival -ANSWER ✔✔Early, effective CPR with high
quality chest compressions
, Describe the 3rd link of survival -ANSWER ✔✔Rapid defibrillation ; most
effective way to improve the patient's chances for survival.
Describe the fourth link of survival -ANSWER ✔✔Airway management,
administration of Rhythm appropriate IV medications
EMS systems should provide at least 2 responders trained in ACLS for all
emergencies
Describe the firth link of survival -ANSWER ✔✔Interegated post cardiac arrest
care
Comprehensive, multidisciplinary care including interventions to optimize
hemodynamic, neurologic and metabolic function and possible use of therapeutic
hypothermia.
CABD -ANSWER ✔✔Circulation: perform chest compressions
Airway: Open the airway
Breathing: Ventilate the patient
Defibrillation: Defibrillate V Fib and Pulseless Vtach.
Circulation -ANSWER ✔✔Assess the patient and determine unresponsiveness;
call for help and get an AED; check pulse for 5-10 seconds and then perform high
quality CPR if you are unable to detect a pulse.
Describe high quality CPR -ANSWER ✔✔Kneel with your knees apart for a wide
base of support
SUPPORT: ACLS IN PRACTICE
(CHAPTER 2) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT!!!
Q: What are the five core components of the Adult Chain of Survival?
A: 1. Prompt identification of arrest and triggering the emergency response. 2.
Administration of high-quality CPR focusing on chest compressions. 3. Swift use
of a defibrillator. 4. Provision of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). 5.
Comprehensive care following the return of spontaneous circulation. ✔✔
Q: How would you describe the specific function of the first link in the Chain of
Survival?
A: This link covers the critical window between the patient’s initial collapse, the
bystander's realization of the emergency, the official call for help, and the physical
arrival of emergency responders on the scene. ✔✔
Q: What are the five distinct phases involved in the "Immediate Recognition and
Activation" link?
A: 1. An observer identifies the collapse and the urgent need for medical help. 2.
The emergency response or specialized "code" team is summoned. 3. Dispatchers
process the call and direct responders to the exact location. 4. Professional
responders arrive equipped with ACLS gear. 5. The team assesses the specific
cardiac emergency and initiates the required treatment protocol. ✔✔
Describe the 2nd link of survival -ANSWER ✔✔Early, effective CPR with high
quality chest compressions
, Describe the 3rd link of survival -ANSWER ✔✔Rapid defibrillation ; most
effective way to improve the patient's chances for survival.
Describe the fourth link of survival -ANSWER ✔✔Airway management,
administration of Rhythm appropriate IV medications
EMS systems should provide at least 2 responders trained in ACLS for all
emergencies
Describe the firth link of survival -ANSWER ✔✔Interegated post cardiac arrest
care
Comprehensive, multidisciplinary care including interventions to optimize
hemodynamic, neurologic and metabolic function and possible use of therapeutic
hypothermia.
CABD -ANSWER ✔✔Circulation: perform chest compressions
Airway: Open the airway
Breathing: Ventilate the patient
Defibrillation: Defibrillate V Fib and Pulseless Vtach.
Circulation -ANSWER ✔✔Assess the patient and determine unresponsiveness;
call for help and get an AED; check pulse for 5-10 seconds and then perform high
quality CPR if you are unable to detect a pulse.
Describe high quality CPR -ANSWER ✔✔Kneel with your knees apart for a wide
base of support
