Anson Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Practice Test

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• Which statement best describes the post-shock protocol during CPR?
• Which statement best describes the role of practice in RQI programs?
• What should you emphasize immediately after ROSC?
• Which statement best describes the use of defibrillation during a shockable rhythm?
• Which safety consideration is essential when using an AED?
• True or false: The RQI program enforces exactly the same CPR technique across all ages regardless of patient size.
• Which action is described as the final step when using a bag-mask device?
• Which components does the RQI device provide feedback on during chest compressions?
• What are the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratios for infant and child CPR when there is a single rescuer versus multiple rescuers?
• Sequence of actions for mouth-to-mouth after airway opening.
• What is the significance of minimizing hands-off time during CPR?
• In CPR with an advanced airway, how are ventilations delivered?
• For infant CPR, which technique can be used by two rescuers?
• In pediatric CPR, how does the recommended depth compare to adult CPR?
• What is the target rate for chest compressions in children?
• What does a chest compression feedback device monitor?
• What is the purpose of analyzing CPR performance data in the RQI program?
• Interruption to chest compressions should be limited to no more than how many seconds?
• What is the recommended chest compression rate during high-quality CPR?
• During chest compressions, where should the rescuer's shoulders be positioned?
• Which approach best sustains CPR quality over time in an RQI program?
• What action should be taken immediately after ROSC is achieved?
• After an AED delivers a shock, what should rescuers do next?
• After a shock is delivered by the AED and the rhythm remains shockable, what is the recommended next action?
• How do you open the airway for breaths if a single rescuer is present?
• What should you do after delivering the first rescue breath during mouth-to-mouth?
• How is chest compression fraction defined?
• Why is debriefing after a resuscitation event important in RQI practice?
• When an advanced airway is in place, rescue breaths should be given at a rate of __ 1 breaths every __ seconds for adults.
• During mouth-to-mouth ventilation, what should you watch for to confirm ventilation?
• What is the maximum recommended no-flow time between compressions during an adult CPR cycle in RQI?
• Which statement best describes avoiding excessive ventilation during CPR?
• Which item is not typically considered part of post-resuscitation care?
• What should you do immediately after delivering a shock?
• Why does the RQI program differentiate CPR metrics by age groups?
• Which option is NOT part of post-resuscitation care?
• After delivering a shock, what is the next immediate action?
• To prevent fatigue, when should team members rotate who provides chest compressions?
• If after checking for breathing and a pulse you determine the airway is clear but the child is not breathing normally and has a pulse, how should you deliver rescue breaths?
• Why is excessive ventilation a concern during CPR?
• What is the primary purpose of RQI practice sessions?
• How long should each rescue breath last to minimize hyperventilation and maximize effectiveness?
• Which action ensures safety before delivering a shock with a defibrillator?
• If pediatric pads are unavailable, which action after delivering a shock for a shockable rhythm should you take?
• When considering CPR performance, which factor is emphasized in ethical RQI practice?
• Two-rescuer infant CPR involves which chest compression technique centered on the chest?
• What is the recommended depth range in centimeters for adult chest compressions?
• What is the role of the CPR team leader during RQI-based scenarios?
• Why is regular calibration/maintenance of CPR feedback devices important in RQI?
• In CPR with an advanced airway, how often should breaths be delivered?
• In pediatric CPR, what is the approximate compression depth?
• Which option best describes targeted temperature management?
• Which statement describes the anteroposterior AED pad placement for adults and children 8 years and older?
• What is the maximum recommended pause duration during CPR for actions like rhythm analysis or defibrillation?
• Which of the following is a link in the pediatric chain of survival?
• What is targeted temperature management and when is it used?
• How many compressions are delivered before the next breaths in a 30:2 cycle?
• What is the overarching goal of Anson RQI practice tests?
• Which action should you take before starting compressions?
• What rhythms are considered non-shockable in CPR?
• In RQI practice, what is the recommended use of a bag-valve-mask (BVM) during CPR when a ventilation device is available?
• Should rescuers check for a pulse during CPR while continuing chest compressions?
• During CPR on a child, where should you place your hands?
• What is the recommended depth of compressions in infants?
• What should you do immediately after delivering a shock during pediatric CPR?
• In CPR performed by two rescuers on a child, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio?
• When providing rescue breaths to a child with a pulse but not breathing normally, approximately how many breaths per minute should you deliver?
• What is the equivalent depth in centimeters for the recommended 2 to 2.4 inch chest compression depth?
• What is the recommended chest compression rate for adult CPR per AHA guidelines used in RQI?
• How should rescue breaths be delivered to avoid overinflation?
• What is the recommended chest compression depth in centimeters for adult CPR?
• When two or more rescuers are present, one rescuer should continue chest compressions while the other ...
• During AED rhythm analysis, which action is required of the rescuers?
• What compression fraction target should be achieved during CPR?
• Which organization provides the CPR quality targets used as the baseline standard in the RQI program?
• What is the typical cadence for chest compressions per minute?
• When using a pocket mask during one-rescuer CPR, where should you be positioned?
• How should hand placement be adjusted for chest compressions on a child?
• What is the purpose of an AED?
• When are medications typically used in CPR?
• What is the indication for mouth-to-mouth rescue breath?
• Why is bystander CPR important in the resuscitation chain?
• What safety step is required before delivering a shock with the AED?
• What is the recommended patient position for CPR on a firm surface?
• Which combination best summarizes the initial resuscitation priorities immediately after return of spontaneous circulation?
• What is a special consideration when using an AED?
• During a CPR scenario in RQI, if your compressions are too shallow, what likely feedback will you receive?
• During CPR, an ETCO2 reading of at least what value indicates effective chest compressions?
• How does pediatric CPR differ in compression depth compared to adult CPR?
• Which CPR quality metrics are commonly tracked by RQI?
• During CPR after a shock, which of the following actions is recommended first?
• Which statement about the use of real-time CPR feedback devices is incorrect?
• What is 'no-flow time' in CPR, and why is it important in RQI?
• What is the first step when an AED is available?
• How is CPR performed differently when an advanced airway is in place?
• What temperature management measure is part of post-resuscitation care?
• What kind of feedback does RQI use to guide CPR performance?
• Why might you delay endotracheal intubation during CPR?
• What is the primary goal of defibrillation in VF/VT?
• ROSC stands for and signifies what?
• A big mask device is used to provide what type of ventilation to a victim who is not breathing?
• In CPR feedback devices, which metric indicates partial chest recoil if hands sink into the chest during decompression?
• What should you do if you witness a collapse while alone?
• When an infant is unresponsive, which action should you perform first?
• During a pulse check for an unresponsive adult, what is the recommended duration to assess for a pulse?
• What does compression fraction measure during CPR?
• How often should a rhythm be checked during CPR?
• In a two-rescuer CPR scenario without an advanced airway, what is a common division of labor?
• During AED rhythm analysis, when should you pause chest compressions to allow the device to analyze rhythm?
• How often does RQI typically require re-demonstration of CPR skills according to standard practice?
• What is the recommended chest compression depth for an adult during high-quality CPR?
• What should be considered regarding consent, laws, and policies in RQI CPR practice?
• What is a common CPR quality error that reduces survival?
• Which statement about BLS and ACLS is true?
• Which rhythms are considered shockable in adult CPR?
• Who tracks interruptions in chest compressions during CPR?
• During CPR feedback, what does incomplete chest recoil indicate?
• What strategy does RQI recommend to manage rescuer fatigue during CPR practice?
• What is recommended to minimize interruptions in chest compressions when using an AED?
• For a child, where should you place your hands to perform chest compressions?
• What is the core aim of the RQI program as it relates to CPR quality?
• What protective measure is recommended for rescuers during CPR if the patient has a suspected infectious disease?
• After delivering rescue breaths, you check the child's pulse and cannot feel one after two minutes of rescue breaths. You are alone; what is your next step?
• What is the recommended oxygen strategy during CPR?
• What is the preferred method for performing chest compressions when two rescuers are CPRing an infant?
• Which measurement is commonly used during CPR to assess the effectiveness of chest compressions?
• How should a rescuer position their body to maintain proper compression depth and reduce fatigue?
• When CPR feedback indicates poor performance despite correct technique and device issues are ruled out, what is the best course of action?
• During high-quality CPR on a child, what is the correct depth of chest compressions?
• How many breaths per minute should be delivered during CPR with an advanced airway?
• What is the first step after confirming cardiac arrest when using an AED in RQI?
• How does ETCO2 monitoring support CPR quality?
• What is the correct chest compression rate for adults?
• Which action should you take first when delivering mouth-to-mouth on an unresponsive adult?
• If the feedback device stops functioning during a session, what should you do?
• The baseline CPR quality targets used by RQI include which components?
• What does the term 'no-flow time' refer to in CPR?
• When is bag-valve-mask ventilation typically used during CPR?
• When a shockable rhythm is detected, what is the immediate action?
• Is a pulse check recommended during active CPR?
• Where should the heel of the hand be placed for adult chest compressions?
• What is the role of real-time CPR feedback devices in Anson RQI?
• If analysis shows no shock is advised, what is the recommended action?
• Pediatric chest compression depth is approximately what fraction of the chest depth?
• In a 1-rescuer CPR scenario using a pocket mask, where should you be positioned?
• In standard single-rescuer adult CPR, how many breaths are given after 30 compressions?
• Which device is used to provide positive pressure ventilation to a victim who is not breathing?
• Which components are core to BLS CPR?
• Which tool provides real-time coaching for CPR performance?
• Which CPR quality metric refers to allowing the chest to return fully after each compression?
• Which team member is primarily responsible for performing chest compressions during CPR?
• How should you deliver breaths using a bag-mask device?
• Regular calibration/maintenance of CPR feedback devices is important because it ensures what?
• During CPR with an advanced airway, what is the prescribed ventilation rate?
• Which of the following is a link in the adult chain of survival?
• As CPR is in progress, a colleague arrives, the AED is turned on and follows prompts; the AED analyzes the rhythm and does not advise a shock. After you resume CPR, how should you continue treating the patient?
• In infection control, what is a critical step before resuscitation if patient has potential infectious disease risk?
• In infants, what is the typical chest compression depth?
• How should CPR technique be adjusted for suspected chest trauma?
• What is the recommended approach when switching from a single rescuer to a second rescuer during CPR?
• How should ventilation be integrated with an advanced airway during CPR?
• What is the typical compression-to-ventilation cycle for a single rescuer adult CPR?
• When is a shock indicated during CPR with an AED for a shockable rhythm?
• Two life-threatening arrhythmias that can cause cardiac arrest include pulseless ventricular tachycardia and which rhythm?
• What is the correct AED pad placement guidance for infants and children under 8 years old?
• In a scenario with two rescuers during adult CPR, how should ventilation be handled?
• After the AED advises a shock and you deliver one shock, what CPR ratio and chest compression technique should you use to resume?
• An infant is not breathing normally but has a pulse. What action should you take first?
• Which of the following approaches supports effective seal when using bag-valve-mask ventilation?
• Which practice approach most benefits long-term CPR skill retention?
• When using an AED on a child or infant, which pads should be used?
• Why is complete chest recoil important after each compression in RQI training?
• Where should hands be placed for effective chest compressions in adult CPR?
• During high-quality CPR, when do rescuers typically pause compressions?
• After calling for help, what is the next step when you encounter an unresponsive child?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a resuscitation triangle role?
• Which metric is emphasized by real-time CPR feedback devices?
• What is the most appropriate route for naloxone administration?
• What is the significance of minimizing hands-off time during CPR?
• When using an advanced airway, how often should chest compressions be performed?
• After a shock is delivered, how long should you continue CPR before the next rhythm check?
• When should the rescuer operating the AED clear the victim?
• What is the universal chest compression rate for all ages?
• What is the preferred method for checking the pulse in an infant?
• In a two-rescuer response, what should the second rescuer do?
• If the patient is not breathing normally but has a pulse and you need rescue breaths, what is the correct ventilation rate?
• Which location is used to locate the carotid pulse during a pulse check for an unresponsive adult?
• How does the cycle change when there are two rescuers for an adult and the second rescuer is present?
• Why is complete chest recoil between compressions important?
• Which device is used to provide breaths during CPR when one rescuer is present and mouth-to-mouth is not used?
• During CPR with an AED, if you are the sole rescuer and the AED indicates a shock, how many shocks should you deliver before resuming CPR?
• When rotating rescuers, what is the recommended interval?
• What is a key component of post-resuscitation care after a successful resuscitation?
• Which of the following is true about the recommended body mechanics for chest compressions?
• What is the general purpose of aiming for a high chest compression fraction during CPR?
• No-flow time is defined as the time during resuscitation when chest compressions are not being performed. Is this statement true or false?
• What is the recommended adult chest compression depth according to the AHA guidelines used in RQI?
• What sign indicates ROSC during resuscitation?
• In a team CPR scenario, what is the primary duty of the compressor?
• After positioning yourself directly above the victim's head, what is the correct order of steps for using a bag-mask device?
• What does pause time refer to in CPR quality?
• Which statement best describes the effect of higher ETCO2 during CPR?
• What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing adult CPR?
• Which statement best describes compression fraction?
• Which artery is used to check the pulse in an infant during CPR?
• Which chest compression technique is used during two-rescuer infant CPR?
• Where are the standard pad placements for an adult AED?
• A child is unresponsive after you tap and shout, 'Are you ok?' What is your next step?
• Which statement best explains why depth and rate guidelines differ between pediatric and adult CPR?
• In standard BLS, which component is NOT typically part of core practice?
• A chest compression feedback device monitors which of the following?
• What is the impact of minimizing pauses in chest compressions during CPR?
• What is the main purpose of the RQI feedback device during training sessions?
• During single-rescuer CPR, if the AED detects a shockable rhythm and you deliver one shock, what is the recommended CPR sequence after the shock?
• Who makes treatment decisions and assigns roles during resuscitation?
• Which item is a special consideration when using an AED?
• What is the recommended frequency for rotating compressors to maintain technique and depth in RQI?
• In CPR quality improvement programs, which statement reflects the ethical priority?
• You turn on the AED and pediatric pads for under-8s are unavailable. What should you do?
• If you and a colleague respond to an adult who is unresponsive; after determining no breathing and no pulse, what should the colleague do?
• A bag-mask device is used to provide ___ to a victim.
• What is the maximum allowed pause duration for chest compressions during pediatric CPR?
• When an advanced airway is in place, chest compressions should be provided at a rate of ___ to ___ per minute.
• What are key elements of post-resuscitation care?
• In CPR with an advanced airway, breaths delivered how often?
• In single-rescuer infant CPR, which technique is commonly taught for chest compressions?
• Which of the following is NOT monitored by a chest compression feedback device?
• How does an advanced airway change the CPR cycle?
• If feedback metrics remain below target despite correct technique and no device issues, which action is most appropriate?
• Which statement describes the anterolateral AED pad placement for adults and children 8 years and older?
• If no shock is advised after analysis, what should you do immediately?
• What does compression fraction measure?
• Which outcome is most improved by targeted training based on CPR performance data?
• If an infant has a heart rate less than 60 bpm with poor perfusion and CPR has started, what should you do with the AED?
• After an AED delivers a shock, what should the rescuers do next?
• In CPR performance metrics, what is no-flow time?
• During bag-mask device use, what is performed as the second step after placing the mask?
• What could cause CPR sensor feedback to inaccurately report depth?
• If you witness a child collapse and you are the only rescuer with no phone, after confirming there is no pulse, what is your next step?
• After delivering a shock, what is the immediate action you should take?