Emergency Cardiac Care

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1. Though local protocols may vary, the standard recommended compression to ventilation for adult patients is now:

a. 15:2
b. 30:2
c. 50:1
d. 5:1

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2. Allowing the chest to fully recoil during compressions will:

a. Force blood out of the heart chambers.
b. Reduce cardiac output.
c. Increase blood return to the heart.
d. Reduce rescuer fatigue.

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3. An AED should be used:

a. In adult patients only.
b. After placement of an advanced airway.
c. After two minutes of CPR, in most cases.
d. After positive rhythm determination has been made.

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4. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be performed on patients with airway obstruction when:

a. The patient becomes unresponsive.
b. The patient is choking.
c. Five abdominal thrusts are ineffective.
d. Pulselessness has been established—and not before.

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5. Assessment of the cardiac patient:

a. Is complete once the ABCD's have been addressed.
b. Should be done in a thorough, orderly fashion.
c. Should take place once the patient is stable.
d. Can be deferred if the patient is stable.

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6. The primary emphasis in pulseless rhythms is:

a. Early defibrillation.
b. Placement of an advanced airway.
c. Well-performed chest compressions.
d. Hyperoxygenation.

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7. Asystole is:

a. Seldom the result of defibrillation.
b. The only rhythm that responds to Isuprel.
c. Treated with slower compressions rates.
d. Often a confirmation of death.

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8. Amiodarone:

a. Has few side effects.
b. Is effective in asystole.
c. Is the drug of choice for ventricular fibrillation.
d. Is given every 3–5 minutes for the duration of the resuscitation.

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9. Bradycardiac rhythms should be treated:

a. As soon as the rate drops below 50.
b. Immediately, even before primary and secondary examinations.
c. After symptoms such as hypotension and shock have been managed.
d. With early defibrillation.

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10. Treatment for tachycardia depends on whether the rhythm is:

a. Stable or unstable, narrow or wide, regular or irregular.
b. Stable or unstable, primary or secondary, ventricular or supraventricular.
c. Narrow or wide, atrial or nodal, >150 bpm or <150 bpm.
d. Regular or irregular, upright or inverted, narrow or wide.

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11. Adenosine is:

a. Very effective in terminating paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias.
b. Given by IV infusion over 10 minutes.
c. Associated with frequent adverse side effects.
d. Indicated for long-term treatment of tachycardias.

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12. Wide complex tachycardias:

a. Are well-tolerated by most adults.
b. Seldom respond to electrical therapy.
c. Are usually terminated with Adenocard.
d. May quickly become unstable.

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13. Sudden cardiac death is most often preceded by:

a. Blunt trauma.
b. AMI.
c. CPR.
d. Choking.

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14. ST-Elevation MI (STEMI) should be treated:

a. Primarily in the ICU.
b. With early reperfusion by whatever means available.
c. Only after findings are confirmed by a stress test.
d. With catecholamines and antiarrhythmics.

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