ALS RQI EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which EMS facility is most suited for a patient who experienced a sudden
cardiac arrest and regained spontaneous circulation in the field? - ANSWER
Coronary reperfusion-capable medical centre
What is the major function of a medical emergency team or a fast response
team? - ANSWER Improving patient outcomes by detecting and treating early
clinical deterioration.
What is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for a patient with suspected acute
coronary syndrome? - ANSWER: 162-325 mg
You're assessing a 58-year-old man who has chest pain. The blood pressure is
92/50, the heart rate is 92 beats per minute, the non-laboured respiratory rate is
14 breaths per minute, and the pulse oxygen level is 97%. What is the most
crucial assessment step right now? - ANSWER Obtaining 12-lead EKG
An EMS provider is treating a patient who has a suspected stroke. According to
the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which crucial action taken by the EMS
team will speed up this patient's care upon arrival and shorten the time to
treatment? - ANSWER Provide a prehospital notification.
You are caring for a patient with possible stroke symptoms that began 2 hours
ago. The CT scan was normal, with no evidence of bleeding. The patient does
not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy.
Which treatment method is best for this patient? - ANSWER Give fibrinolytic
therapy as quickly as feasible, and consider endovascular therapy.
ANSWERS
Which EMS facility is most suited for a patient who experienced a sudden
cardiac arrest and regained spontaneous circulation in the field? - ANSWER
Coronary reperfusion-capable medical centre
What is the major function of a medical emergency team or a fast response
team? - ANSWER Improving patient outcomes by detecting and treating early
clinical deterioration.
What is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for a patient with suspected acute
coronary syndrome? - ANSWER: 162-325 mg
You're assessing a 58-year-old man who has chest pain. The blood pressure is
92/50, the heart rate is 92 beats per minute, the non-laboured respiratory rate is
14 breaths per minute, and the pulse oxygen level is 97%. What is the most
crucial assessment step right now? - ANSWER Obtaining 12-lead EKG
An EMS provider is treating a patient who has a suspected stroke. According to
the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which crucial action taken by the EMS
team will speed up this patient's care upon arrival and shorten the time to
treatment? - ANSWER Provide a prehospital notification.
You are caring for a patient with possible stroke symptoms that began 2 hours
ago. The CT scan was normal, with no evidence of bleeding. The patient does
not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy.
Which treatment method is best for this patient? - ANSWER Give fibrinolytic
therapy as quickly as feasible, and consider endovascular therapy.
