Free ACLS Basics Question and Answers

Question 1

After using an AED to shock someone, you should:

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Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions

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check a pulse

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let the AED reanalyze the rhythm

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give a rescue breath

Question 2

The compression-to-ventilation ratio during CPR when there is no advanced airway in place is:

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30:2

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10:1

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20:2

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5:1

Question 3

Which of the following statements about CPR once an advanced airway has been established is true:

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One breath every 6 seconds should be given

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Chest compressions should be stopped while giving breaths

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The breaths should be synchronized with the chest compressions

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The goal is 20 or greater breaths per minute

Question 4

Suctioning attempts in ACLS scenarios should typically be:

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ten seconds or less

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no more than 30 seconds

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5 seconds or less

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20 seconds or less

Question 5

Rescue breaths should be given at a rate of one breath every __ seconds to patients who are having respiratory arrest with a perfusing rhythm.

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6 seconds

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5-6 seconds

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8 to 10 seconds

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10 seconds

Question 6

Any resuscitation attempt's success is based on:

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defibrillation when required by the patients ECG rhythm

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neither defibrillation when required by the patients ECG rhythm or high quality CPR

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none of the above

Question 7

For adult resuscitation, the most crucial algorithm to understand is:

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Cardiac Arrest

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PEA

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Bradycardia

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Tachycardia

Question 8

Which of the subsequent procedures takes place prior to the BLS Assessment?

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Ensure the safety of the scene.

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Activate EMS and, if available, procure an AED.

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Are you okay? ask the victim as you tap them on the shoulder.

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All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding supplemental oxygen administration is true regarding the Primary Assessment's evaluation of (B)breathing? (Select any that apply.)

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Give cardiac and respiratory arrest patients 100% oxygen

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For ACS keep O2 sat ≥ 90%

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Give oxygen to the patient in order to get a pulse oximetry O2 saturation value of 95–98%, excluding cardiac and respiratory arrest.

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Keep O2 at 92–98% for post-cardiac arrest treatment.

Question 10

Which of the following describes the proper order for BLS CPR?

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Chest compressions, airway, breathing

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Airway, breathing, circulation

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Circulation, airway, breathing

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Access care early, begin CPR, check pulse