ACLS Test Questions
and Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture and review of
data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? - Correct Answer: Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? - Correct Answer:
Structure
Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions - Correct Answer:
10 seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - Correct Answer: Decreased cardiac output
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - Correct Answer: Resume CPR,
starting with chest compressions
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Correct Answer: Allows maximum blood
return to the heart
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? - Correct Answer: Reduces the
changes of missing important signs and symptoms
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment? - Correct Answer: Initial
impression
Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient? - Correct Answer: Formulate a
differential diagnosis
Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac arrest and other
emergency cardiopulmonary conditions? - Correct Answer: Hypothermia
What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? - Correct Answer: To
ensure high quality CPR
and Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture and review of
data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? - Correct Answer: Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? - Correct Answer:
Structure
Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions - Correct Answer:
10 seconds
What is an effect of excessive ventilation? - Correct Answer: Decreased cardiac output
What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - Correct Answer: Resume CPR,
starting with chest compressions
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Correct Answer: Allows maximum blood
return to the heart
What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? - Correct Answer: Reduces the
changes of missing important signs and symptoms
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment? - Correct Answer: Initial
impression
Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient? - Correct Answer: Formulate a
differential diagnosis
Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac arrest and other
emergency cardiopulmonary conditions? - Correct Answer: Hypothermia
What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? - Correct Answer: To
ensure high quality CPR
