#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?
Persistent cough
Sudden chest pain
Joint pain
Blurred vision
#2
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary Recovery
Cerebral Perfusion Rate
Circulatory Pumping Response
#3
What does the acronym AED stand for in emergency cardiac care?
Automated External Defibrillator
Advanced Emergency Dispatch
Acute Epinephrine Delivery
Ambulatory Emergency Department
#4
Which artery is often referred to as the 'widow-maker'?
Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery
Right Coronary Artery (RCA)
Circumflex artery
Left Main Coronary Artery (LMCA)
#5
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of cardiac tamponade?
Dyspnea
Hypotension
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
#6
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for adult CPR?
At least 2 inches (5 cm)
At least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
At least 3 inches (7.5 cm)
At least 4 inches (10 cm)
#7
What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?
50 compressions per minute
60 compressions per minute
100 compressions per minute
120 compressions per minute
#8
What is the most common initial rhythm in sudden cardiac arrest?
Asystole
Ventricular Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation
Bradycardia
#9
What is the purpose of defibrillation in cardiac arrest?
To stop the heart
To restore normal heart rhythm
To induce cardiac arrest
To increase blood pressure
#10
Which of the following is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest according to the H's and T's?
Hypertension
Hypoxia
Hyponatremia
Hyperkalemia
#11
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Chain of Survival?
Early defibrillation
Early CPR
Early advanced airway management
Early recognition and activation of emergency response
#12
What is the recommended compression-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?
#13
Which medication is commonly used in the management of acute coronary syndrome?
Metformin
Aspirin
Insulin
Amoxicillin
#14
What is the preferred method for confirming the placement of an endotracheal tube during advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)?
Chest X-ray
Pulse oximetry
Capnography
Ultrasound
#15
Which of the following is NOT a common medication used in ACLS algorithms?
Epinephrine
Atropine
Lidocaine
Ibuprofen
#16
Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiac arrest algorithm in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)?
Assessment of airway and breathing
Administering epinephrine
Performing synchronized cardioversion
Initiating therapeutic hypothermia
#17
Which of the following is a risk factor for sudden cardiac arrest?
High cholesterol
Hypertension
Obesity
All of the above