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, ACLS Practice Questions
1. What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioningresuscitation
equipment?
System
Structure
Process
Patient outcome
Answer: Structure
2. What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain ofsurvival?
Activation of emergency response
Defibrillation
Advanced resuscitation
High-quality CPR
Answer: Activation of emergency response
3. What are signs of clinical deterioration that would prompt the activation ofrapid response
system?
Symptomatic hypertension
Seizure
Unexplained agitation
Diastolic blood pressure greater than 60 mm Hg or less than 100 mm Hg
Answer: -
Symptomatic hypertension
Seizure
Unexplained agitation
4. What is the primary purpose of a rapid response team (RRT) or medicalemergency 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 inthe field
Answer: To improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
, 5. What happens when teams rapidly assess and intervene when patients haveabnormal 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
Answer: The number of in hospital cardiac arrestdecreases
6. 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:
7. Which is the main advantage of effective teamwork?
Early defibrillation
Division of tasks
Mastery or resuscitation skills
Immediate CPR
Answer: Division of tasks
8. 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
Answer: Models excellent team behavior
9. 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
Answer: Prepared to fulfill their role responsibilities
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