MINDPLUG SOLUTIONS , EMPOWERING MINDS, BUILDING FUTURES
ACLS CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW (2012/2020)
GUIDELINES WITH VERIFIED TEST BANK AND
COMPLETE QUESTION & ANSWERS GRADED A+
The systemic approach first requires ACLS providers to determine?
The patient's level of consciousness
If the patient appears unconscious?
Use the BLS survey (conduct the ACLS survey after completing the BLS survey)
If the patient appears conscious?
Use the ACLS Survey
For BLS how do you check for responsiveness?
-Tap and shout "are you all right?"
-Check for absent or abnormal (agonal) breathing
What do you do after checking responsiveness in BLS?
Activate the emergency response system/ get AED
How do you check for circulation in BLS?
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-Check carotid pulse for 5-10 seconds
-no pulse, start CPR (30:2) (depth at least 2 inches) (rate at least 100/min)
-minimize interruptions for compressions less than 10 seconds
- switch providers every 2 min.
Defibrillation in BLS?
-check for shockable rhythm with AED
-provide shock if indicated
- follow each shock immediately with CPR
What O2 saturation is indicated for cardiac arrest?
100%
Titrate O2 administration to acheive a saturation of?
> or = 94%
If PetCO2 is <_____ attempt to improve CPR
10 mm Hg
If diastolic pressure is <_____ attempt to improve CPR
20 mm Hg
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What is the role of the team leader?
- organize the group
- monitor individual performance of team members
- back up team members
- models excellent team behavior
- trains and coaches
- facilitates understanding (why they perform certain tasks in a specific way)
___ consist of concise communication spoken with distinctive speech in a controlled tone
of voice
Clear message
Messages and orders should be delivered in a ___ and ___ manner without yelling or
shouting?
calm and direct
Suggested locations of team leader and members during case stimulations?
- airway
- IV/IO meds
- monitor/defibrillator
- team leader
- observer/ recorder
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT • ACADEMIC RESOURCES • PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE
ACLS CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW (2012/2020)
GUIDELINES WITH VERIFIED TEST BANK AND
COMPLETE QUESTION & ANSWERS GRADED A+
The systemic approach first requires ACLS providers to determine?
The patient's level of consciousness
If the patient appears unconscious?
Use the BLS survey (conduct the ACLS survey after completing the BLS survey)
If the patient appears conscious?
Use the ACLS Survey
For BLS how do you check for responsiveness?
-Tap and shout "are you all right?"
-Check for absent or abnormal (agonal) breathing
What do you do after checking responsiveness in BLS?
Activate the emergency response system/ get AED
How do you check for circulation in BLS?
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT • ACADEMIC RESOURCES • PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE
,MINDPLUG SOLUTIONS , EMPOWERING MINDS, BUILDING FUTURES
-Check carotid pulse for 5-10 seconds
-no pulse, start CPR (30:2) (depth at least 2 inches) (rate at least 100/min)
-minimize interruptions for compressions less than 10 seconds
- switch providers every 2 min.
Defibrillation in BLS?
-check for shockable rhythm with AED
-provide shock if indicated
- follow each shock immediately with CPR
What O2 saturation is indicated for cardiac arrest?
100%
Titrate O2 administration to acheive a saturation of?
> or = 94%
If PetCO2 is <_____ attempt to improve CPR
10 mm Hg
If diastolic pressure is <_____ attempt to improve CPR
20 mm Hg
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT • ACADEMIC RESOURCES • PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE
, MINDPLUG SOLUTIONS , EMPOWERING MINDS, BUILDING FUTURES
What is the role of the team leader?
- organize the group
- monitor individual performance of team members
- back up team members
- models excellent team behavior
- trains and coaches
- facilitates understanding (why they perform certain tasks in a specific way)
___ consist of concise communication spoken with distinctive speech in a controlled tone
of voice
Clear message
Messages and orders should be delivered in a ___ and ___ manner without yelling or
shouting?
calm and direct
Suggested locations of team leader and members during case stimulations?
- airway
- IV/IO meds
- monitor/defibrillator
- team leader
- observer/ recorder
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT • ACADEMIC RESOURCES • PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE
