Emergency Medical Procedures and Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Quiz

Test your knowledge on BLS, ACLS, and post-cardiac arrest care with questions covering CPR, medication, and management techniques.

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What is the first step in Basic Life Support (BLS)?

Check for responsiveness

Call for help

Open the airway

Start chest compressions

In the context of emergency medical procedures, what does the acronym 'C-A-B' stand for?

Compression, Airway, Breathing

Call for help, Assess the situation, Begin CPR

Circulation, Airway, Breathing

Check for responsiveness, Activate emergency response, Begin chest compressions

What is the purpose of the 'head tilt-chin lift' maneuver in basic life support?

To assess the responsiveness of the patient

To open the airway by tilting the head and lifting the chin

To check for signs of breathing

To deliver rescue breaths effectively

What is the purpose of the 'jaw-thrust' maneuver in managing the airway of an unconscious patient?

To check for signs of breathing

To open the airway by lifting the jaw

To deliver rescue breaths effectively

To assess the responsiveness of the patient

Which of the following is a common sign of respiratory distress in a patient?

Decreased heart rate

Cyanosis

Hypertension

Increased urinary output

During CPR, what is the recommended compression depth for adults?

2 inches (5 cm)

1 inch (2.5 cm)

3 inches (7.5 cm)

4 inches (10 cm)

Which medication is commonly administered during post-cardiac arrest care to prevent recurrence of ventricular fibrillation?

Epinephrine

Aspirin

Amiodarone

Nitroglycerin

During defibrillation, what is the purpose of administering a shock?

To restore a normal heart rhythm

To stop the heart temporarily

To induce ventricular fibrillation

To assess the patient's responsiveness

Which of the following is a common side effect of epinephrine administration during cardiac arrest?

Hypertension

Hypoglycemia

Hypokalemia

Hypoxia

#10

Which of the following rhythms is shockable during cardiac arrest according to the advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) guidelines?

Asystole

Ventricular fibrillation

Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)

Atrial fibrillation

#11

What is the target range for end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) during advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)?

15-20 mmHg

30-35 mmHg

40-45 mmHg

50-55 mmHg

#12

Which of the following is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest according to the H's and T's algorithm?

Hypovolemia

Hyperkalemia

Hypothermia

Hypertension

#13

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute for adults during CPR?

80-100 compressions per minute

120-150 compressions per minute

160-180 compressions per minute

200-220 compressions per minute

#14

In the context of post-cardiac arrest care, what does the 'ABCDE' approach prioritize?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Assessment, Blood pressure control, Chest X-ray, Defibrillation, ECG monitoring

Advanced airway management, Breathing support, Cardiac monitoring, Drug administration, Echocardiography

Antibiotic therapy, Blood glucose control, Coronary angiography, Dopamine infusion, Electrolyte replacement

#15

During post-cardiac arrest care, what is the target temperature range for induced therapeutic hypothermia?

32-34°C

35-37°C

38-40°C

41-43°C

Emergency Medical Procedures and Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Quiz

What is the first step in Basic Life Support (BLS)?

In the context of emergency medical procedures, what does the acronym 'C-A-B' stand for?

What is the purpose of the 'head tilt-chin lift' maneuver in basic life support?

What is the purpose of the 'jaw-thrust' maneuver in managing the airway of an unconscious patient?

Which of the following is a common sign of respiratory distress in a patient?

During CPR, what is the recommended compression depth for adults?

Which medication is commonly administered during post-cardiac arrest care to prevent recurrence of ventricular fibrillation?

During defibrillation, what is the purpose of administering a shock?

Which of the following is a common side effect of epinephrine administration during cardiac arrest?

Which of the following rhythms is shockable during cardiac arrest according to the advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) guidelines?

What is the target range for end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) during advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)?

Which of the following is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest according to the H's and T's algorithm?

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute for adults during CPR?

In the context of post-cardiac arrest care, what does the 'ABCDE' approach prioritize?

During post-cardiac arrest care, what is the target temperature range for induced therapeutic hypothermia?

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