Respiratory and Cardiovascular Emergencies in Nursing Quiz

Test your knowledge on respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, pulmonary embolism & more. Emergency medicine quiz for nurses!

#1

Which of the following is not a symptom of respiratory distress?

Cyanosis
Bradycardia
Tachypnea
Use of accessory muscles
#2

What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest?

Hypertension
Hypovolemia
Hypoglycemia
Myocardial infarction
#3

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

15:1
30:2
5:1
10:1
#4

What is the most common arrhythmia associated with sudden cardiac arrest?

Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation
Sinus bradycardia
Second-degree heart block
#5

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

Hypotension
Peripheral edema
Decreased heart rate
Increased urine output
#6

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing pulmonary embolism?

High cholesterol levels
Obesity
Diabetes mellitus
Long periods of immobility
#7

What is the most appropriate initial action for a nurse when assessing a patient with suspected acute myocardial infarction?

Administer oxygen therapy
Perform an electrocardiogram (ECG)
Administer aspirin
Check blood pressure
#8

Which of the following signs indicates a tension pneumothorax?

Increased breath sounds
Tracheal deviation away from the affected side
Equal chest expansion
Decreased resonance to percussion
#9

Which medication is commonly used to reverse the effects of opioids during a respiratory emergency?

Atropine
Naloxone
Epinephrine
Diazepam
#10

In which position should a patient with suspected orthopnea be placed to facilitate breathing?

Supine
Prone
Semi-Fowler's
Trendelenburg
#11

What is the primary mechanism of action of nitroglycerin in the treatment of angina?

Vasoconstriction
Decreased heart rate
Vasodilation
Increased blood viscosity
#12

What is the primary action of beta-blockers in the treatment of cardiovascular emergencies?

Vasodilation
Negative inotropic effect
Increased heart rate
Enhanced myocardial contractility
#13

What is the primary goal of treatment for a patient in cardiogenic shock?

Increase blood pressure
Increase cardiac output
Decrease heart rate
Decrease preload
#14

What is the primary cause of hypoxemia in respiratory distress?

Decreased cardiac output
Hypoventilation
Pulmonary shunting
Increased arterial oxygen content
#15

What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes?

Myocarditis
Aortic dissection
Congenital heart disease
Commotio cordis

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