ACLS Practice Questions

ACLS Practice Questions

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ACLS Practice Questions

• What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation

equipment?

System Structure Process Patient outcome

Answer: Structure

• 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

Answer: Activation of emergency response

• 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

Answer: -

Symptomatic 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 Answer: To improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration

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• 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

Answer: The 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:

• Which is the main advantage of effective teamwork?

Early defibrillation Division of tasks Mastery or resuscitation skills Immediate CPR

Answer: Division 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

Answer: Models 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

Answer: Prepared to fulfill their role responsibilities

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