ACLS Certification Exam 2023/2024 VERIFIED ANSWERS CURRENT EXAM The BLS Survey includes assessing whi ch of the following? Responsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation, Defibrillation Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: Placement of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Which type of suction catheter provides the most effective suctioning of the oropharynx and thick particulate matter? Rigid catheter (Yankauer) Early defibrillation is critical for individuals with sudden cardiac arrest for the following reasons EXCEPT: Individuals in asystole respond well to late defibrillation. In an individual with ventricular fibrillation (VF), what should occur immediately following a shock? Resume CPR An individual should be cleared prior to a shock only when convenient. FALSE It is r ecommended to interrupt CPR when obtaining IV access for an individual in asystole. FALSE Nausea in conjunction with chest pain may be indicative of myocardial ischemia. TRUE Low blood pressure may be an indication of hemodynamic instability. TRUE In a suspected acute stroke individual, you must always immediately obtain IV access. If the AED advises no shock, you should still defibrillate because defibrillation often restarts the heart with no pulse. FALSE One type of acute coronary syndrome is STE MI. TRUE The ACLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Differential Diagnosis Which of the following is NOT an element of effective resuscitation team dynamics? Shouting or yelling at team members For an individ ual in respiratory arrest with a pulse, how often should they be ventilated? Give one breath every 5 to 6 seconds, or 10 to 12 breaths per minute.
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