Emergency Medical Procedures and Cardiac Care Quiz

Test your knowledge of emergency medical procedures for cardiac care with questions on CPR, defibrillation, and basic life support.

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What is the first step in the Chain of Survival for cardiac emergencies?

Early defibrillation

Early access to emergency services

Early recognition and call for help

Early advanced life support

Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?

Sudden confusion

Sudden difficulty breathing

Sudden blurred vision

Sudden chest pain or discomfort

What is the acronym used to recall the steps of the BLS (Basic Life Support) algorithm?

CAB (Compressions, Airway, Breathing)

ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)

CPR (Compressions, Pulse check, Resuscitation)

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Which of the following actions should be performed first in an emergency situation?

Check for signs of life

Call for help

Perform CPR

Administer oxygen

What does CPR stand for?

Cardiac Pulsation Resuscitation

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Cardiac Pulmonary Recovery

Cardiovascular Pulmonary Response

In basic life support, what is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adults?

15 compressions to 2 ventilations

30 compressions to 2 ventilations

30 compressions to 2 breaths

15 compressions to 1 breath

Which of the following rhythms is considered a shockable rhythm during cardiac arrest?

Ventricular fibrillation

Asystole

Pulseless electrical activity

Sinus bradycardia

What is the recommended rate for administering chest compressions during CPR?

60 compressions per minute

100 compressions per minute

120 compressions per minute

140 compressions per minute

What is the primary purpose of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) in cardiac arrest?

To provide oxygen to the patient

To administer medications

To analyze the heart rhythm and deliver a shock if needed

To monitor the patient's blood pressure

#10

What is the recommended depth of compressions for adult CPR?

At least 2 inches

At least 1 inch

At least 3 inches

At least 4 inches

#11

Which of the following is NOT a step in the BLS (Basic Life Support) algorithm?

Check for responsiveness

Activate emergency response system

Give breaths before compressions

Perform high-quality CPR

#12

Which of the following is NOT a sign of adequate CPR in progress?

Visible chest rise

Change in skin color to pale

Compressions at the correct depth

Providing breaths too quickly

#13

Which of the following is a symptom of cardiac tamponade?

Hypertension

Muffled heart sounds

Hyperglycemia

Normal jugular venous pressure

#14

What is the term for the cessation of cardiac mechanical activity, confirmed by the absence of a palpable pulse?

Asystole

Bradycardia

Cardiac arrest