EMT MyBrady Chapter 15 Test with Questions and Answers

EMT MyBrady Chapter 15 Test with Questions and Answers When a patient's heart stops, the patient goes into cardiac arrest. There are three phases after cardiac arrest that lead to biological death. The phases include each of the following EXCEPT: A. sudden death. B. circulatory phase. C. electrical phase. D. metabolic phase. ANSWER A. sudden death. In general, there are two types of AEDs: fully automated and semi-automated. Semi-automated AEDs: ANSWER indicate to the operator when a shock is advised so he can push another button to deliver the shock. What should you do if a patient goes into and out of cardiac arrest while you are on scene? ANSWER Summon ALS. Which of the following is NOT a link in the American Heart Association's Chain of Survival? A. Early advanced life support B. Early hospitalization C. Early access to the EMS system D. Early CPR ANSWER B. Early hospitalization