ACLS REVISED Test Quiz Bank MOD 005 Questions &
Answers 2023/2024 VERIFIED
Targeted temperature management - adults. correct answers 32 - 36 C (89.6 - 95.2F).
Titrate inspired O2 to... correct answers the lowest level required to achieve arterial O2 sat 94% + to
avoid complications associated with O2 toxicity.
Mean arterial pressure goal correct answers 65 mm Hg or greater
A team leader should be able to explain why it is essential to... correct answers 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 answers clear about role assignments.
prepared to fill their responsibilities.
well practiced in resuscitation.
knowledgeable about algorithms.
committed to success.
Resuscitation triangle (3) correct answers 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 answers 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 answers Yes, unnecessary
compressions are less harmful than failing to provide compressions when needed.
Agonal gasps correct answers 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 answers 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 answers 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 answers 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 answers compress 2 in (5 cm).
Rate 100-120 BPM.
Allow complete recoil.
single rescuer CPR correct answers Cardiac arrest: Call for help, get AED, return to pt, start CPR.
, Hypoxia (drowning): give 2 mins CPR before activating emergency response system.
Primary Assessment correct answers Assess before action!!!
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability (Alert, Voice, Painful, Unresponsive), Exposure (remove clothing
to examine).
Secondary Assessment correct answers Focused medical history and physical exam.
SAMPLE
Signs and sx.
Allergies.
Medications (including last dose taken).
Past medical hx.
Last meal consumed.
Events.
H&Ts correct answers Common reversible causes of cardiac arrest.
Hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogen ion (acidosis), Hypo/hyperkalemia, hypothermia.
Tension pneumo, tamponade (cardiac), toxins, thrombosis (coronary or pulmonary).
2 most common causes of PEA correct answers Hypoxia and hypovolemia.
PEA hypovolemia correct answers rapid, narrow-complex tachycardia (sinus tachy).
Increased diastolic, decreased systolic pressure.
BP drops.
Narrow QRS.
Common causes: occult internal hemorrhage, severe dehydration.
Consider volume infusion.
acute coronary syndrome correct answers sudden symptoms of insufficient blood supply to the heart
indicating unstable angina or acute myocardial infarction
Tx for PE correct answers Fibrinolytics.
Tx for cardiac tamponade correct answers pericardiocentesis.
tx for Tension pneumo correct answers needle aspiration and chest tube placement.
Answers 2023/2024 VERIFIED
Targeted temperature management - adults. correct answers 32 - 36 C (89.6 - 95.2F).
Titrate inspired O2 to... correct answers the lowest level required to achieve arterial O2 sat 94% + to
avoid complications associated with O2 toxicity.
Mean arterial pressure goal correct answers 65 mm Hg or greater
A team leader should be able to explain why it is essential to... correct answers 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 answers clear about role assignments.
prepared to fill their responsibilities.
well practiced in resuscitation.
knowledgeable about algorithms.
committed to success.
Resuscitation triangle (3) correct answers 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 answers 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 answers Yes, unnecessary
compressions are less harmful than failing to provide compressions when needed.
Agonal gasps correct answers 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 answers 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 answers 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 answers 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 answers compress 2 in (5 cm).
Rate 100-120 BPM.
Allow complete recoil.
single rescuer CPR correct answers Cardiac arrest: Call for help, get AED, return to pt, start CPR.
, Hypoxia (drowning): give 2 mins CPR before activating emergency response system.
Primary Assessment correct answers Assess before action!!!
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability (Alert, Voice, Painful, Unresponsive), Exposure (remove clothing
to examine).
Secondary Assessment correct answers Focused medical history and physical exam.
SAMPLE
Signs and sx.
Allergies.
Medications (including last dose taken).
Past medical hx.
Last meal consumed.
Events.
H&Ts correct answers Common reversible causes of cardiac arrest.
Hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogen ion (acidosis), Hypo/hyperkalemia, hypothermia.
Tension pneumo, tamponade (cardiac), toxins, thrombosis (coronary or pulmonary).
2 most common causes of PEA correct answers Hypoxia and hypovolemia.
PEA hypovolemia correct answers rapid, narrow-complex tachycardia (sinus tachy).
Increased diastolic, decreased systolic pressure.
BP drops.
Narrow QRS.
Common causes: occult internal hemorrhage, severe dehydration.
Consider volume infusion.
acute coronary syndrome correct answers sudden symptoms of insufficient blood supply to the heart
indicating unstable angina or acute myocardial infarction
Tx for PE correct answers Fibrinolytics.
Tx for cardiac tamponade correct answers pericardiocentesis.
tx for Tension pneumo correct answers needle aspiration and chest tube placement.
