ACLS Precourse Work & Self-Assessment Questions
Answered Correctly Latest Update
1. 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
2. Which one of the following is an interdependent component of
systems of care?--- correct answer --- Structure
3. Science of Resuscitation. What is an effect of excessive ventilation?---
correct answer --- de- creased CO
4. Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption
in chest compressions?--- correct answer --- 10 s
5. Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?---
correct answer --- Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
6. What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient
assessment?--- correct answer --- -
Initial impression
7. Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious
patient? Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious
patient?--- correct answer --- - Formulate a differential diagnosis
8. 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
9. The CPR Coach role can be blended into which of the following roles?--
- correct answer --- The monitor/defibrillator
, 10. Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR Coach?--- correct
answer --- Coordinating compressor switches
11. High Quality BLS Part 1.What is the recommended compression rate
for high-quality CPR?--- correct answer --- 100 to 120
12. Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a
pulse check during the BLS Assessment?--- correct answer --- 5-10 seconds
13. Which is a component of high-quality CPR?--- correct answer ---
Compression depth of at least 2 inches
14. Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest
compression fraction?--- correct answer --- Interruptions
15. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do
you squeeze the bag?--- correct answer --- Once every 6 seconds
16. Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized
oropha- ryngeal airway?--- correct answer --- Measure from the corner of
the mouth to the angle of the mandible
17. Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach
(gastric inflation) during bag-mask ventilation?--- correct answer ---
Ventilating too quickly
18. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method
to confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube?---
correct answer --- Continuous waveform capnography
19. What are the 3 signs of clinical deterioration that would cause
activation of a rapid response system?--- correct answer --- Symptomatic
hypertension, unexplained agitation, seizure
Answered Correctly Latest Update
1. 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
2. Which one of the following is an interdependent component of
systems of care?--- correct answer --- Structure
3. Science of Resuscitation. What is an effect of excessive ventilation?---
correct answer --- de- creased CO
4. Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption
in chest compressions?--- correct answer --- 10 s
5. Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?---
correct answer --- Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
6. What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient
assessment?--- correct answer --- -
Initial impression
7. Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious
patient? Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious
patient?--- correct answer --- - Formulate a differential diagnosis
8. 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
9. The CPR Coach role can be blended into which of the following roles?--
- correct answer --- The monitor/defibrillator
, 10. Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR Coach?--- correct
answer --- Coordinating compressor switches
11. High Quality BLS Part 1.What is the recommended compression rate
for high-quality CPR?--- correct answer --- 100 to 120
12. Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a
pulse check during the BLS Assessment?--- correct answer --- 5-10 seconds
13. Which is a component of high-quality CPR?--- correct answer ---
Compression depth of at least 2 inches
14. Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest
compression fraction?--- correct answer --- Interruptions
15. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do
you squeeze the bag?--- correct answer --- Once every 6 seconds
16. Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized
oropha- ryngeal airway?--- correct answer --- Measure from the corner of
the mouth to the angle of the mandible
17. Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach
(gastric inflation) during bag-mask ventilation?--- correct answer ---
Ventilating too quickly
18. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method
to confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube?---
correct answer --- Continuous waveform capnography
19. What are the 3 signs of clinical deterioration that would cause
activation of a rapid response system?--- correct answer --- Symptomatic
hypertension, unexplained agitation, seizure
