Emergency Medical Response for Cardiac Arrest Quiz

Assess your knowledge on resuscitation techniques, compression rates, shockable rhythms, and more. Get prepared for emergency situations!

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What is the first step in assessing a patient with a suspected cardiac arrest?

Checking for a pulse

Calling emergency medical services

Starting chest compressions

Administering rescue breaths

Which of the following is a common symptom of cardiac arrest?

Chest pain

Rapid breathing

Profuse sweating

Sudden loss of consciousness

Which of the following is NOT a component of the chain of survival for cardiac arrest?

Early defibrillation

Early recognition

Early advanced life support

Early antibiotic administration

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions during CPR for infants?

1/2 inch

1 inch

1 1/2 inches

2 inches

What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in adults?

Drug overdose

Heart attack

Severe bleeding

Stroke

What is the recommended compression rate during CPR for adults?

50 compressions per minute

100 compressions per minute

120 compressions per minute

150 compressions per minute

Which of the following is a shockable rhythm in cardiac arrest?

Asystole

Pulseless electrical activity

Ventricular fibrillation

Supraventricular tachycardia

What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR in adults?

15:2

30:2

5:1

10:1

What does the acronym 'AED' stand for in the context of emergency response?

Automated External Defibrillator

Advanced Emergency Dispatch

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Assessment of External Defibrillation

#10

Which of the following is a common complication of prolonged cardiac arrest?

Hypertension

Hypoxemia

Hyperglycemia

Hypothermia

#11

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions during CPR for adults?

2 inches

1 inch

0.5 inches

3 inches

#12

During CPR, what is the correct hand placement for performing chest compressions on an adult?

Upper third of the sternum

Lower half of the sternum

Just below the ribcage

Over the xiphoid process

#13

Which medication is commonly administered during advanced life support for cardiac arrest to improve the chances of survival?

Atropine

Epinephrine

Diazepam

Furosemide

#14

What is the first action to take if you witness a person collapse suddenly and become unresponsive?

Check for a pulse

Shout for help

Begin CPR

Activate emergency medical services

#15

What is the acronym for the steps to assess and manage a patient in cardiac arrest?

ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

PQRST (Pain, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time)

ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure)