ACLS EXAM QUESTIONS
A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and reduce the likelihood of
errors is called _____.
Select the correct answer to this question.
Debriefing
Crew resource management
Problem solving
Critical thinking - ANS 3
2 In a six-person high-performance resuscitation team, which tasks are responsibilities of the team
members?
Select all correct options that apply.
Recording key data
Sharing pertinent observations
Ordering interventions
Performing chest compressions
Going to the pharmacy for medications - ANS 1,2,4
3 Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment?
Select all correct options that apply.
1Checking for life-threatening injuries
2Obtaining a medication history
3Obtaining a health history
,4Checking airway patency - ANS 1,4
When performing high-quality CPR on an adult without an advanced airway in place, what is the
correct ratio of compressions to ventilations?
Select the correct answer to this question.
15 compressions to 1 ventilation
15 compressions to 2 ventilations
30 compressions to 1 ventilation
30 compressions to 2 ventilations - ANS 30:2
When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper rate for chest compressions?
Select the correct answer to this question.
80 to 100 per minute
100 to 120 per minute
120 to 130 per minute
130 to 140 per minute - ANS 100-120bpm
Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader?
Select all correct options that apply.
Sets clear expectations
Leads a debriefing session
Assigns roles
Administers medications - ANS 1,2,3
7 A team leader instructs a team member to perform an intervention. To practice good
communication, the team member should do which of the following?
Select all correct options that apply.
1.Acknowledge completion of the intervention.
, 2.Use nonverbal communication methods to indicate follow-through with the intervention.
3.Repeat the task back to the team leader.
4.Record completion of the intervention.
5.Acknowledge initiation of the intervention. - ANS 1,3,5
8 Which blood tests are often indicated in the evaluation of patients experiencing a cardiovascular,
cerebrovascular or respiratory emergency?
Select all correct options that apply.
1Electrolyte panel
2Toxicology screens
3Complete blood count (CBC)
4Serum cardiac markers
5Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
6Thyroid function test
7Blood glucose
8Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) testing - ANS 1,2,3,4,5,7
9 You need to set up cardiac monitoring with a five-electrode system. Where should you place the
white electrode? - ANS top right chest anatomically oreinted
10 What is the rapid assessment?
Select the correct answer to this question.
1A broad assessment to differentiate possible diagnoses and underlying causes
2A quick head-to-toe assessment of the patient
3A focused assessment of airway, breathing and circulation
A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and reduce the likelihood of
errors is called _____.
Select the correct answer to this question.
Debriefing
Crew resource management
Problem solving
Critical thinking - ANS 3
2 In a six-person high-performance resuscitation team, which tasks are responsibilities of the team
members?
Select all correct options that apply.
Recording key data
Sharing pertinent observations
Ordering interventions
Performing chest compressions
Going to the pharmacy for medications - ANS 1,2,4
3 Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment?
Select all correct options that apply.
1Checking for life-threatening injuries
2Obtaining a medication history
3Obtaining a health history
,4Checking airway patency - ANS 1,4
When performing high-quality CPR on an adult without an advanced airway in place, what is the
correct ratio of compressions to ventilations?
Select the correct answer to this question.
15 compressions to 1 ventilation
15 compressions to 2 ventilations
30 compressions to 1 ventilation
30 compressions to 2 ventilations - ANS 30:2
When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper rate for chest compressions?
Select the correct answer to this question.
80 to 100 per minute
100 to 120 per minute
120 to 130 per minute
130 to 140 per minute - ANS 100-120bpm
Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader?
Select all correct options that apply.
Sets clear expectations
Leads a debriefing session
Assigns roles
Administers medications - ANS 1,2,3
7 A team leader instructs a team member to perform an intervention. To practice good
communication, the team member should do which of the following?
Select all correct options that apply.
1.Acknowledge completion of the intervention.
, 2.Use nonverbal communication methods to indicate follow-through with the intervention.
3.Repeat the task back to the team leader.
4.Record completion of the intervention.
5.Acknowledge initiation of the intervention. - ANS 1,3,5
8 Which blood tests are often indicated in the evaluation of patients experiencing a cardiovascular,
cerebrovascular or respiratory emergency?
Select all correct options that apply.
1Electrolyte panel
2Toxicology screens
3Complete blood count (CBC)
4Serum cardiac markers
5Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
6Thyroid function test
7Blood glucose
8Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) testing - ANS 1,2,3,4,5,7
9 You need to set up cardiac monitoring with a five-electrode system. Where should you place the
white electrode? - ANS top right chest anatomically oreinted
10 What is the rapid assessment?
Select the correct answer to this question.
1A broad assessment to differentiate possible diagnoses and underlying causes
2A quick head-to-toe assessment of the patient
3A focused assessment of airway, breathing and circulation
