304 ACLS Exam Study Questions COMPILED IN 2022 – COMPLETE SOLUTION

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oncept that helps to promote effective/efficient teamwork & reduces likelihood of errors is called _____. - ✔✔Problem solving In 6-person high-performance resuscitation team, which tasks are res... ponsibilities of team members? (3) - ✔✔Recoding key data, sharing pertinent observations, & performing chest compressions Which assessments would be included in primary assessment? - ✔✔Checking for life-threatening injuries & checking airway patency When performing high-quality CPR on adult w/o advanced airway in place, what is correct ratio of compressions to ventilations? - ✔✔30:2 When providing high-quality CPR on adult, what is proper rate for chest compressions? - ✔✔100-120 bpm Responsibilities of team leader? (3) - ✔✔Sets clear expectations, leads debriefing, assigns roles Team leader instructs team member to perform intervention. To practice good communication, team member should do which of the following? (3) - ✔✔Acknowledge completion of intervention, use nonverbal communication methods to indicate follow through w. intervention, & acknowledge initiation of intervention Which blood tests are often indicated in evaluation of pts experiencing cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or respiratory emergency? - ✔✔CMP, Toxicology, CBC, Cardiac markers, ABGs, Blood glucose You need to set up cardiac monitoring w. 5-electrode system. Where should you place white electrode? - ✔✔Top right chest anatomically orientedWhat is rapid assessment? - ✔✔Quick assessment to ensure safety, form initial impression of pt, & if pt appears to be unresponsive check for responsiveness/breathing/pulse During primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine pts LOC? - ✔✔AVPU Model When providing high-quality CPR on adult, what is proper depth for chest compressions? - ✔✔2-2.4" Team member confirms message is received & understood. What communication technique is team member using? - ✔✔Closed-Loop Communication What end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value confirms adequate ventilation in intubated pt w. respiratory arrest? - ✔✔35-45 mmHg CPR: Which statements apply to providing high-quality chest compressions? (3) - ✔✔Minimize interruptions, proper depth, proper rate Closed-loop communication - ✔✔Communication technique used to prevent misunderstandings; receiver confirms message has been received & understood. Critical thinking uses - ✔✔Obtaining an initial impression, determining course of action, anticipating roles & functions as part of team based on pts presentation/condition, consistently re-evaluating situation for changes, interpreting changes & applying them to pts care & tx, & modifying actions based on changes you observe. Team Leader Responsibilities - ✔✔Assigns & understands team roles - Sets clear expectations - Prioritizes, directs & acts decisively - Encourages/allows team input & interaction - Focuses on big picture - Monitors performance while providing support - Acts as role model - Coaches team - Reevaluates & summarizes progress - Leads debriefing Team Member Responsibilities - ✔✔Have necessary knowledge/skills to perform assigned role - Stay in assigned role but assist others PRN, as long as they're able to maintain own responsibilities - Communicate effectively w. team leader if they: Feel they're lacking any knowledge/skills to performassigned roles, identify something team leader may have overlooked, or recognize dangerous situation/need for urgent action - Share info w. other team members - Focus on achieving goals - Ask pertinent questions & share pertinent observations - Participate in debriefing sessions - Crew Crew Resource Management - ✔✔Concept helps to promote effective/efficient teamwork & reduce likelihood of errors. Emphasizes using all available resources (people, equipment, procedures) to reduce likelihood of human error & promote effective/efficient teamwork. Guides team members to communicate directly & effectively w. team leader about dangerous or time-critical decisions. When problem arises, team members must get attention of team leader, state concern, describe problem as they see it & suggest solution. Team leader provides direction, enabling team to work together to resolve issue. 6-Person High-Performance Resuscitation Team - ✔✔Includes 3 who fulfill CPR/defib roles & 3 who perform leadership/supportive roles Data Manager - ✔✔Responsible for communicating & recording key data during resuscitation effort (i.e. data r/t med admin & interruptions to chest compressions) Airway manager & ventilator - ✔✔Responsible for managing airway & providing ventilations. Trained RT, if available, would fill role Compressor - ✔✔Responsible for chest compressions AED/Defibrillator Operator - ✔✔Responsible for managing AED or defibrillator & establishing any other monitoring. Also, relieves team member performing compressions Team Leader - ✔✔Responsible for prioritizing & directing other team members' actions. Medication Administrator - ✔✔Responsible for establishing vascular access & administering medications. Assess, Recognize & Care - ✔✔Describes ongoing process of gathering data about pt condition, using data to identify problem & intervening to address problem. Acutely ill pt condition can change rapidly [Show More]

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