Cardiac Arrest Management and Advanced Life Support Quiz
Test your knowledge of resuscitation medicine with questions on CPR, ACLS, and pediatric cardiac arrest. Learn lifesaving techniques now!
#1
Which of the following is a common cause of cardiac arrest?
Severe headache
Allergic reaction
Electrical abnormalities in the heart
Broken bone
#2
What is the recommended initial step in managing a witnessed adult cardiac arrest?
Start CPR immediately
Check for responsiveness
Call for help
Assess for breathing
#3
What is the recommended compression rate during CPR for adult patients?
60-80 compressions per minute
100-120 compressions per minute
140-160 compressions per minute
180-200 compressions per minute
#4
What is the purpose of administering epinephrine during advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)?
To increase heart rate
To lower blood pressure
To improve blood flow to the heart
To induce cardiac arrest
#5
Which medication is commonly used for treating ventricular fibrillation during advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)?
Atropine
Adenosine
Amiodarone
Dopamine
#6
What is the recommended depth for chest compressions during adult CPR?
2-3 centimeters
4-5 centimeters
6-7 centimeters
8-9 centimeters
#7
Which of the following is NOT a sign of effective CPR in an unconscious adult patient?
Rise and fall of the chest with each breath
Visible chest rise
Adequate compression depth and rate
Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)
#8
What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR performed by a single rescuer?
#9
Which of the following is a common reversible cause of cardiac arrest?
Hyperglycemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypoxia
#10
Which rhythm is shockable in cardiac arrest according to ACLS guidelines?
Asystole
Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
Ventricular fibrillation (VF)
Sinus bradycardia
#11
During advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when is it appropriate to consider terminating resuscitation efforts?
After 5 minutes of CPR
After 10 minutes of CPR
After 20 minutes of CPR
After 30 minutes of CPR
#12
Which rhythm requires immediate defibrillation during pediatric cardiac arrest?
Ventricular fibrillation (VF)
Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
Asystole
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
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