What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation equipment?
System
Structure
Process
Patient outcome
Structure
What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival?
Activation of emergency response
Defibrillatio...
ACLS practice questions
What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation equipment?
System
Structure
Process
Patient outcome correct answersStructure
What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival?
Activation of emergency response
Defibrillation
Advanced resuscitation High-quality CPR correct answersActivation of emergency reponse
What are signs of clinical deterioration that would prompt the activation of rapid response system?
Symptomatic hypertension Seizure
Unexplained agitation
Diastolic blood pressure greater than 60 mm Hg or less than 100 mm Hg correct answersSymptomatic hypertension Seizure
Unexplained agitation What is the primary purpose of a rapid response team (RRT) or medical emergency team (MET)?
To provide diagnostic consultation to emergency department patients
To improve care for patients admitted to critical care units
To improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
To provide online consultation to emergency medical services personnel in the field correct answersTo improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
What happens when teams rapidly assess and intervene when patients have abnormal vital signs?
Morbidity and mortality rates are maintained
The number of out of hospital cardiac arrest increases
The number of in hospital cardiac arrest decreases
Morbidity and mortality rates increase correct answersThe number of in hospital cardiac arrest decreases
In addition to decreased IHCA, what are some other benefits of implementing a rapid response system? Select all that apply
Decreased ICU length of stay
Decreased emergency department admissions Increased ICU admissions
Increased Hospital Length of Stay
Decreased in total hospital length of stay correct answers Which is the main advantage of effective teamwork?
Early defibrillation
Division of tasks
Mastery or resuscitation skills
Immediate CPR correct answersDivision of tasks
Which is the best example of a role of the team leader?
Proficient at endotracheal intubation
Does not over ventilate the patient Performs within scope of practice Models excellent team behavior correct answersModels excellent team behavior
Which is the best example of a role of a team member?
Monitors individual team members
Helps train future team leaders
Focuses on comprehensive patient care
Prepared to fulfill their role responsibilities correct answersPrepared to fulfill their role responsibilities
What is the primary purpose of the CPR coach on a resuscitation team? Recording CPR data
Resolving team conflicts
Increasing CPR quality Giving encouragement correct answersIncreasing CPR quality
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