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Emergency Medical Procedures and Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Quiz

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#1

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

Check for responsiveness
Explanation

Initiating assessment of consciousness.

#2

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

Circulation, Airway, Breathing
Explanation

Order of priority in resuscitation.

#3

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

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

Facilitating airflow during rescue breaths.

#4

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

To open the airway by lifting the jaw
Explanation

Alternative method for airway management.

#5

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

Cyanosis
Explanation

Indicator of inadequate oxygenation.

#6

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

2 inches (5 cm)
Explanation

Optimal depth for effective compressions.

#7

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

Amiodarone
Explanation

Used to stabilize heart rhythm.

#8

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

To restore a normal heart rhythm
Explanation

Correcting abnormal heart rhythms.

#9

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

Hypertension
Explanation

Result of its vasoconstrictive effects.

#10

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

Ventricular fibrillation
Explanation

One of the shockable rhythms requiring defibrillation.

#11

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

40-45 mmHg
Explanation

Indicative of adequate perfusion.

#12

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

Hypothermia
Explanation

A condition to correct for restoration of circulation.

#13

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

80-100 compressions per minute
Explanation

Optimal rate for effective CPR.

#14

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

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
Explanation

Order of assessment and intervention.

#15

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

32-34°C
Explanation

Range for neuroprotective cooling.

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