ACLS Provider Final 2024
The sequence for BLS for an Adult or Child who is unresponsive and pulseless. -
ANSWER-C-A-B (Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing)
A pulse check during the BLS survey should be performed for this length of time. -
ANSWER-5 to 10 seconds
A likely indicator of a cardiac arrest in the unresponsive patient. - ANSWER-Agonal
gasps
After discovering an unresponsive patient, what is the next step in the assessment and
management of this patient? - ANSWER-Check the patient's breathing and pulse
Compressions rate in an arrest. - ANSWER-100/min to 120/min
The ratio of compressions to breaths for the Adult, Child and 1 rescuer infant arrest. -
ANSWER-30 compressions to 2 breaths
The ratio of compressions to breaths for Infant 2-rescuer arrest. - ANSWER-15
compressions to 1 breath
What you should do if the patient is unconscious and apneic and you are uncertain
rather or not a patient has a pulse - ANSWER-Begin compressions
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, what is the rate to squeeze the
bag (BVM) - ANSWER-Once every 5 to 6 seconds
The potential complication of excessive ventilations. - ANSWER-Decreased cardiac
output
Where to measure to appropriately size an oropharyngeal airway. - ANSWER-Measure
from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
When an advanced airway is in place, how should compressions be delivered? -
ANSWER-Continuous chest compressions without pauses
In the intubated patient, the technique to assess the quality of CPR. - ANSWER-Monitor
the patient's PETCO2
Your next action if after 2 minutes of CPR an organized, nonshockable rhythm is
identified. - ANSWER-Check a carotid pulse
The recommendation for chest compression depth for an Adult and CHILD. - ANSWER-
At least 2 inches (5 cm) but not more than 2.4 inches
, Components of High-Quality CPR - ANSWER-• Compress the chest hard and fast
• Allow complete recoil after each compression
• Chest compressions should be interrupted 10 seconds or less
• Switching providers every 2 minutes or every 5 compression (if unable to determine
exact time) cycles improves the quality of chest compressions
• Continue CPR while the defibrillator charges
The AHA position on routine use of cricoid pressure in cardiac arrest. - ANSWER-The
guidelines do not recommend routine use of cricoid pressure in cardiac arrest.
The definitive treatment for ventricular fibrillation - ANSWER-Prompt defibrillation
The recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt - ANSWER-Resume CPR,
starting with chest compressions
One measure to minimize interruptions in chest compressions - ANSWER-Continue
CPR while charging the defibrillator
Action to take if during the use of an AED you are not directed to check the rhythm -
ANSWER-Continue CPR (starting with chest compressions) then check the equipment.
Measures to provide electrical safety during cardioversion or defibrillation. - ANSWER-•
Being sure oxygen is not blowing over the patient's chest during the shock
• Verbally and visually "clear" the field
• Charge defibrillator when paddles are in place on the chest
• Consider hands free pads
An advantage of hands-free pads verses defibrillator paddles - ANSWER-Hands-free
pads allows for more rapid defibrillation
Physiology of how CPR is a survival advantage - ANSWER-Supplying a small amount
of blood flow to the heart and reducing ischemia
Problem and management of using of an AED with a hairy chest - ANSWER-If skin
contact is not made AED pads the machine will not be able to analyze; remove the hair.
Problem and management of using of an AED when the patient is partially submerged
in water - ANSWER-Remove the patient from the water and dry off
Problem and management of using of an AED when patient is lying on snow or ice -
ANSWER-Use the AED
If a patient has an implantable device such as a pacemaker/AICD that is not functioning
the location you should place the universal pads - ANSWER-Place the AED pads on
either side not directly on top of an implantable device
The sequence for BLS for an Adult or Child who is unresponsive and pulseless. -
ANSWER-C-A-B (Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing)
A pulse check during the BLS survey should be performed for this length of time. -
ANSWER-5 to 10 seconds
A likely indicator of a cardiac arrest in the unresponsive patient. - ANSWER-Agonal
gasps
After discovering an unresponsive patient, what is the next step in the assessment and
management of this patient? - ANSWER-Check the patient's breathing and pulse
Compressions rate in an arrest. - ANSWER-100/min to 120/min
The ratio of compressions to breaths for the Adult, Child and 1 rescuer infant arrest. -
ANSWER-30 compressions to 2 breaths
The ratio of compressions to breaths for Infant 2-rescuer arrest. - ANSWER-15
compressions to 1 breath
What you should do if the patient is unconscious and apneic and you are uncertain
rather or not a patient has a pulse - ANSWER-Begin compressions
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, what is the rate to squeeze the
bag (BVM) - ANSWER-Once every 5 to 6 seconds
The potential complication of excessive ventilations. - ANSWER-Decreased cardiac
output
Where to measure to appropriately size an oropharyngeal airway. - ANSWER-Measure
from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
When an advanced airway is in place, how should compressions be delivered? -
ANSWER-Continuous chest compressions without pauses
In the intubated patient, the technique to assess the quality of CPR. - ANSWER-Monitor
the patient's PETCO2
Your next action if after 2 minutes of CPR an organized, nonshockable rhythm is
identified. - ANSWER-Check a carotid pulse
The recommendation for chest compression depth for an Adult and CHILD. - ANSWER-
At least 2 inches (5 cm) but not more than 2.4 inches
, Components of High-Quality CPR - ANSWER-• Compress the chest hard and fast
• Allow complete recoil after each compression
• Chest compressions should be interrupted 10 seconds or less
• Switching providers every 2 minutes or every 5 compression (if unable to determine
exact time) cycles improves the quality of chest compressions
• Continue CPR while the defibrillator charges
The AHA position on routine use of cricoid pressure in cardiac arrest. - ANSWER-The
guidelines do not recommend routine use of cricoid pressure in cardiac arrest.
The definitive treatment for ventricular fibrillation - ANSWER-Prompt defibrillation
The recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt - ANSWER-Resume CPR,
starting with chest compressions
One measure to minimize interruptions in chest compressions - ANSWER-Continue
CPR while charging the defibrillator
Action to take if during the use of an AED you are not directed to check the rhythm -
ANSWER-Continue CPR (starting with chest compressions) then check the equipment.
Measures to provide electrical safety during cardioversion or defibrillation. - ANSWER-•
Being sure oxygen is not blowing over the patient's chest during the shock
• Verbally and visually "clear" the field
• Charge defibrillator when paddles are in place on the chest
• Consider hands free pads
An advantage of hands-free pads verses defibrillator paddles - ANSWER-Hands-free
pads allows for more rapid defibrillation
Physiology of how CPR is a survival advantage - ANSWER-Supplying a small amount
of blood flow to the heart and reducing ischemia
Problem and management of using of an AED with a hairy chest - ANSWER-If skin
contact is not made AED pads the machine will not be able to analyze; remove the hair.
Problem and management of using of an AED when the patient is partially submerged
in water - ANSWER-Remove the patient from the water and dry off
Problem and management of using of an AED when patient is lying on snow or ice -
ANSWER-Use the AED
If a patient has an implantable device such as a pacemaker/AICD that is not functioning
the location you should place the universal pads - ANSWER-Place the AED pads on
either side not directly on top of an implantable device
