ACLS Test
By ExamNavigator
- / 2
ACLS Test
- Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture and
review of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes?
Answer: Measurement
- Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care?
Answer: Structure
- Which is the max interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions
Answer: 10 seconds
- What is an effect of excessive ventilation?
Answer: Decreased cardiac output
- What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
Answer: Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
- How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
Answer: Allows maxi- mum blood return to the heart
- What is an advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment?
Answer: -Reduces the changes of missing important signs and symptoms
- What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assesssment?-
Answer: Initial impression
- Which action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient?-
Answer: 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?
Answer: - Hypothermia
- What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team?
Answer: To ensure high quality CPR
- The CPR Coach Role can be blended into which of the following roles?
Answer: The monitor/defibrillator
- Which of the following is a responsibility of the CPR coach?
Answer: Coordinating compressor switches
- / 2