ACLS Pre-Test Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2023
What is always the first thing you do when arriving at a new case? - Correct Answer-
Scene safety!!! Perform a rapid scene survey.
Make sure it is safe for YOU, the provider to enter the scene.
What are the 3 Assessments covered in ACLS class? - Correct Answer-1. BLS Assessment
2. Primary Assessment
3. Secondary Assessment
General definition of BLS Assessment: - Correct Answer-A systematic approach to BLS,
that stresses early CPR and early defibrillation.
BLS Assessment steps: - Correct Answer-1. Check responsiveness
2. Shout for nearby help, activate EMS (Emergency Response/Medical System), & get AED/defibrillator
3. Check breathing & pulse
3a. *NO pulse* - start CPR, chest compressions
3b. *YES pulse* - start rescue breathing (1 breath/5-6 secs, rechecking pulse every 2 minutes.
4. Defibrillation (*NO pulse*, check for shockable rhythm, give shock, restart CPR compressions)
Interruptions in chest compressions should not exceed how long? - Correct Answer-10 seconds
What happens when you stop chest compressions? - Correct Answer-Blood flow to the heart and brain stops
What common interruptions to chest compressions should be avoided? - Correct Answer-Prolonged rhythm analysis
Frequent or inappropriate pulse checks
Taking too long to give breaths to the patient
Unnecessarily moving the patient
Define quality compressions: - Correct Answer-Compress the chest at least 2 inches (5 cm)
Compress the chest at a rate of 100-120/min
*** Compress Hard & Fast
Allow complete chest recoil after each compression
Minimize interruptions in compressions (</= 10secs)
What is always the first thing you do when arriving at a new case? - Correct Answer-
Scene safety!!! Perform a rapid scene survey.
Make sure it is safe for YOU, the provider to enter the scene.
What are the 3 Assessments covered in ACLS class? - Correct Answer-1. BLS Assessment
2. Primary Assessment
3. Secondary Assessment
General definition of BLS Assessment: - Correct Answer-A systematic approach to BLS,
that stresses early CPR and early defibrillation.
BLS Assessment steps: - Correct Answer-1. Check responsiveness
2. Shout for nearby help, activate EMS (Emergency Response/Medical System), & get AED/defibrillator
3. Check breathing & pulse
3a. *NO pulse* - start CPR, chest compressions
3b. *YES pulse* - start rescue breathing (1 breath/5-6 secs, rechecking pulse every 2 minutes.
4. Defibrillation (*NO pulse*, check for shockable rhythm, give shock, restart CPR compressions)
Interruptions in chest compressions should not exceed how long? - Correct Answer-10 seconds
What happens when you stop chest compressions? - Correct Answer-Blood flow to the heart and brain stops
What common interruptions to chest compressions should be avoided? - Correct Answer-Prolonged rhythm analysis
Frequent or inappropriate pulse checks
Taking too long to give breaths to the patient
Unnecessarily moving the patient
Define quality compressions: - Correct Answer-Compress the chest at least 2 inches (5 cm)
Compress the chest at a rate of 100-120/min
*** Compress Hard & Fast
Allow complete chest recoil after each compression
Minimize interruptions in compressions (</= 10secs)
