ACLS quiz with Complete Solutions 100% Verified 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 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 1 / 3
Which is the best example of a role of the team leader? - Correct Answer Models excellent team behavior 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 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 2 / 3
· 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% How do interruptions in chest compressions negatively impact survival after cardiac arrest? - Correct Answer Decrease coronary perfusion pressure Coronary perfusion pressure (CPP) equals aortic ---- pressure minus right atrial diastolic pressure. - Correct Answer diastolic What is the only intervention that can restore on organize rhythm in patients with ventricular fibrillation (VF)? - Correct Answer Early and effective defibrillation How quickly does the chance of survival describe for every minute of defibrillation delay in patients with ventricular fibrillation (VF) who do not receive bystander CPR? - Correct Answer 7-10% What is the advantage of a systematic approach to patient assessment? - Correct Answer Reduces the chances of missing important signs and symptoms What is the first step in the systematic approach to patient assessment? - Correct Answer Initial impression What is the maximum amount of time you should simultaneously perform the pulse and breathing checks? - Correct Answer 10 seconds
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