ACLS 2022 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
THEIR COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
How do interruptions in chest compressions
negatively impact survival after cardiac arrest?
Increase intracranial pressure
Decrease coronary perfusion pressure
Reduce right ventricular period
Increase intrathoracic pressure
Decreased coronary perfusion pressure
Coronary Perfusion Pressure (CPP) equals aortic
_____ pressure minus _____ atrial diastolic pressure.
CPP = aortic diastolic pressure - R atrial diastolic pressure
VF, pulselss VT rapidly deteriorates to VF
electrical defibrillator most effective way to treat VF
and pVT
VF deteriorates to systoles if not treated
pVT --> VF --> systole
while manual defibrillator charging providers should
resume CPR
What is the only intervention that can restore an
organized rhythm in patients with ventricular
fibrillation (VF)?
early and effective defibrillation
How quickly does the chance of survival decline for
every minute of defibrillation delay in patient with
ventricular fibrillation (VF) who do not receive by
, stander CPR?
3% to 4%
5% to 6%
7% to 10%
11% to 13%
7% to 10%
Components of Systematic Approach
Initial impression ( visualization and scene safety)
BLS Assessment
Primary Assessment (ABCDE)
Secondary Assessment (SAMPLE, H's and T's)
Use systematic approach to perform initial impression
and determine patients live of consciousness
Unconscious patient appearance --> BLS assessment -->
Primary Assessment --> Secondary Assessment
Conscious patient appearance --> Primary Assessment --
> Secondary Assessment
What is an advantage of systematic approach to
patient assessment?
Standardizes treatment across systems of care
Reduces chances of missing important signs and
sxms
Reduces the need for secondary assessment
THEIR COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
How do interruptions in chest compressions
negatively impact survival after cardiac arrest?
Increase intracranial pressure
Decrease coronary perfusion pressure
Reduce right ventricular period
Increase intrathoracic pressure
Decreased coronary perfusion pressure
Coronary Perfusion Pressure (CPP) equals aortic
_____ pressure minus _____ atrial diastolic pressure.
CPP = aortic diastolic pressure - R atrial diastolic pressure
VF, pulselss VT rapidly deteriorates to VF
electrical defibrillator most effective way to treat VF
and pVT
VF deteriorates to systoles if not treated
pVT --> VF --> systole
while manual defibrillator charging providers should
resume CPR
What is the only intervention that can restore an
organized rhythm in patients with ventricular
fibrillation (VF)?
early and effective defibrillation
How quickly does the chance of survival decline for
every minute of defibrillation delay in patient with
ventricular fibrillation (VF) who do not receive by
, stander CPR?
3% to 4%
5% to 6%
7% to 10%
11% to 13%
7% to 10%
Components of Systematic Approach
Initial impression ( visualization and scene safety)
BLS Assessment
Primary Assessment (ABCDE)
Secondary Assessment (SAMPLE, H's and T's)
Use systematic approach to perform initial impression
and determine patients live of consciousness
Unconscious patient appearance --> BLS assessment -->
Primary Assessment --> Secondary Assessment
Conscious patient appearance --> Primary Assessment --
> Secondary Assessment
What is an advantage of systematic approach to
patient assessment?
Standardizes treatment across systems of care
Reduces chances of missing important signs and
sxms
Reduces the need for secondary assessment
