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ACLS QUIZ

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Which are the elements of a system of care? - correct answer- Structure, processes, system, patient outcome

What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation equipment? - correct answer- Structure

Among others, which factor has been associated with improved survival in patients with cardiac arrest? - correct answer- Immediate high- quality CPR

What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival? - correct answer- Activation of emergency response

What are signs of clinical deterioration that would prompt the activation of a rapid response system? - correct answer- Systemic hypertension, unexplained agitation, seizure

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What is the primary purpose of a rapid response team (RRT) or medical emergency team (MET)? - correct answer- To improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration

What happens when teams rapidly assess and intervene when patients have abnormal vital signs? - correct 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? - correct answer- Decrease ICU length of stay, decreased in total hospital length of stay

Which component of effective high-performance teams is represented by the use of real-time feedback devices? - correct answer- Quality

What is the main advantage of effective teamwork? - correct answer- Division of tasks

Which is the best example of a role of the team leader? - correct answer- Models excellent team behavior 2 / 4

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Which is the best example of a role of a team member? - correct answer- Prepared to fulfill their role responsibilities

What is primary purpose of the CPR coach on a resuscitation team? - correct answer- Increasing CPR quality

Which member of the high-performance team has the responsibility for assigning roles (positions)? - correct answer- Team leader

Which high-performance team member is part of the resuscitation triangle? - correct answer- Monitor/ defibrillator/ CPR coach

Which is an example of knowledge sharing by a team leader? - correct answer- Asking for suggestions about interventions

Which is an example of summarizing and reevaluating? - correct answer- Increasing monitoring of the patient's condition deteriorates 3 / 4

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Which is a step of closed-loop communication? - correct answer- Confirming task completion before assigning another task

Which are examples of mutual respect? - correct answer- · Acknowledging correctly completed tasks in a positive way · Ensuring that only 1 person talks at a time

What are the components of high-quality CPR? - correct answer- · Compression depth of at least 2 inches (5cm) · Complete chest recoil after each compression · Interruptions limited £ 10 seconds · Switching compressions every 2 minutes · Avoiding excessive ventilation

Which of the following defines chest compression fraction (CCF)? - correct answer- CCF= actual chest compression time/ Total code time

During CPR, chest compression fraction (CCF) should be at least --- and ideally greater than 80%. - correct answer- 60%

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