ACLS Quiz 1

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  1. angela chamblee charles says

    Yeah ! I passed this part. I’m really feeling excited. Easy does it. I’ll continue to push forward.

  2. Dale says

    Jeff, I beg to differ ! Your sequence is worded out of order. Yes, C does in fact = Compressions as apposed to circulation of old however, 2011-12 AHA guidelines clearly state; ” Tap and Shout, then look for absent or abnormal breathing, shout for help / get the AED, check a pulse minimum of 5 sec, no longer than 10 sec, chest compressions x 30 , THEN open the airway and give your initial two breaths. Our goal as we must remember is to circulate the residual oxygen rich blood while it lasts. This is why the whole “look listen and feel” portion of the assessment has been restructured and removed from initial assessment, because we were wasting time. I do want to tell you, thank you for the web site. It’s great ! I will refer others to it .

    Dale Fulghum
    CCEMT-P, FPC, AAS
    ACLS-IC, PALS-IC, BLS-IC

  3. Sarah says

    For question 5 the answer is out of sequence according to the new CPR guideline. They like C-A-B now. Also, if the arrest was witnessed you would defibrillator the pt right away.

    • Jeff with admin. says

      Compressions=C Open Airway=A Check Breathing=B ; this is the correct sequence according to the New ACLS Guidelines. If the defibrillator was available at the time of collapse you would defibrillate immediately.—Jeff

  4. Joanne says

    After the AED delivers a shock, aren’t you supposed to wait for it to re-analyze the rhythm before performing chest compressions? What if a normal rhythm returns!?! I don’t think you’re supposed to be performing compressions on someone who doesn’t need it. Is this a new rule? If so. what is the rationale. Thank You

    • Jeff with admin. says

      You would follow the instructions given by the AED. The AED should tell you to immediately begin CPR. AED’s are programed to do a 5 cycles of CPR prior to rhythm re-analysis. AHA protocol for Cardiac Arrest Algorithm whether you are using an AED or a defibrillator is to start CPR after a shock and AED’s are programmed in this way. —Jeff

  5. Grace Klisura says

    This question assumes you only have a wirnessed arrest in settings with defibrillator on hand. But we can witness an arrest out in the field, home, malls, etc. Then compression if no pulse until defib comes

    • Jeff with admin. says

      The reason why the answer to question #9 is “early defibrillation” is that the earlier the defibrillation occurs, the higher the survival rate (pg. 54 AHA ACLS manual). So whether a defibrillator is present or not, defibrillation remains the most important intervention in witness sudden cardiac arrest. Of course if a defibrillator is not available, you will begin CPR.—Jeff

  6. wendy crowell says

    what exact day will the changes go into effect? I take my National Registry test on January 3rd. Thanks,
    Wendy C 🙂

  7. chris valdez says

    im a US ARMY Flight medic, these tests and reviews really help me maintain and stay on top my game….thanks so much. Awsome site!

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