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ACLS Test

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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

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