ACLS Pre-course Work & Self-Assessment
Questions with Verified Answers Graded A
2024, Complete With Images.
Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture
and review of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes?
Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care?
Structure
Brainpower
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Science of Resuscitation. What is an effect of excessive ventilation?
decreased CO
Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest
compressions?
10 s
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assessment?
Initial impression
Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious patient? Which action
is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious patient?
Formulate a differential diagnosis
Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac
arrest and other emergency cardiopulmonary conditions?
Hypothermia
The CPR Coach role can be blended into which of the following roles?
The monitor/defibrillator
Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR Coach?
Coordinating compressor switches
High Quality BLS Part 1.What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality
CPR?
100 to 120
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during
the BLS Assessment?
5-10 seconds
Which is a component of high-quality CPR?
Compression depth of at least 2 inches
Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest compression fraction?
Interruptions
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag?
Once every 6 seconds
, Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal
airway?
Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach (gastric inflation) during
bag-mask ventilation?
Ventilating too quickly
In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and
monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube?
Continuous waveform capnography
What are the 3 signs of clinical deterioration that would cause activation of a rapid
response system?
Symptomatic hypertension, unexplained agitation, seizure
What is the purpose of a rapid response team (RRT) or medical emergency team
(MET)?
Identify and treat early clinical deterioration
What is the difference between stable angina and unstable angina?
Stable angina involves chest discomfort during exertion
What is a classic symptom of acute ischemic chest discomfort?
Pain radiating down the left arm
What is the most common symptom of myocardial ischemia and infarction?
Retrosternal chest pain
What is one goal of therapy for patients with ACS?
Relief of ischemic chest discomfort
What is the recommended dose of aspirin if not contraindicated?
162-325 mg
Which is a contraindication to the administration of aspirin for the management of a
patient with ACS?
Recent GI bleed
What is the initial drug therapy for ACS?
Oxygen (if needed), aspirin, nitroglycerin, morphine (if needed)
A patient without dyspnea has signs of ACS. There are no obvious signs of heart failure.
You assess a noninvasively monitored oxyhemoglobin saturation. Which patient should
receive supplemental oxygen?
88%
Which clinical finding represents a contraindication to the administration of
nitroglycerin?
Systolic blood pressure of 84
What is one major sign of a patient having a stroke?
facial droop
What are the major types of stroke?
Ischemic and hemorrhagic
Questions with Verified Answers Graded A
2024, Complete With Images.
Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture
and review of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes?
Measurement
Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care?
Structure
Brainpower
Read More
Science of Resuscitation. What is an effect of excessive ventilation?
decreased CO
Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest
compressions?
10 s
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assessment?
Initial impression
Which action is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious patient? Which action
is part of the Secondary Assessment of a conscious patient?
Formulate a differential diagnosis
Which is one of the H's and T's that represent a potentially reversible cause of cardiac
arrest and other emergency cardiopulmonary conditions?
Hypothermia
The CPR Coach role can be blended into which of the following roles?
The monitor/defibrillator
Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR Coach?
Coordinating compressor switches
High Quality BLS Part 1.What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality
CPR?
100 to 120
Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during
the BLS Assessment?
5-10 seconds
Which is a component of high-quality CPR?
Compression depth of at least 2 inches
Which component of high-quality CPR directly affects chest compression fraction?
Interruptions
To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the
bag?
Once every 6 seconds
, Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal
airway?
Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach (gastric inflation) during
bag-mask ventilation?
Ventilating too quickly
In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and
monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube?
Continuous waveform capnography
What are the 3 signs of clinical deterioration that would cause activation of a rapid
response system?
Symptomatic hypertension, unexplained agitation, seizure
What is the purpose of a rapid response team (RRT) or medical emergency team
(MET)?
Identify and treat early clinical deterioration
What is the difference between stable angina and unstable angina?
Stable angina involves chest discomfort during exertion
What is a classic symptom of acute ischemic chest discomfort?
Pain radiating down the left arm
What is the most common symptom of myocardial ischemia and infarction?
Retrosternal chest pain
What is one goal of therapy for patients with ACS?
Relief of ischemic chest discomfort
What is the recommended dose of aspirin if not contraindicated?
162-325 mg
Which is a contraindication to the administration of aspirin for the management of a
patient with ACS?
Recent GI bleed
What is the initial drug therapy for ACS?
Oxygen (if needed), aspirin, nitroglycerin, morphine (if needed)
A patient without dyspnea has signs of ACS. There are no obvious signs of heart failure.
You assess a noninvasively monitored oxyhemoglobin saturation. Which patient should
receive supplemental oxygen?
88%
Which clinical finding represents a contraindication to the administration of
nitroglycerin?
Systolic blood pressure of 84
What is one major sign of a patient having a stroke?
facial droop
What are the major types of stroke?
Ischemic and hemorrhagic
