FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS (100 QUESTIONS)
To properly ventilate a patient who is in respiratory arrest
(with a pulse but not breathing) with a perfusing rhythm,
how often do you squeeze the bag?
A. Once every 10 seconds
B. Once every 12 seconds
C. Once every 3 to 4 seconds
D. Once every 5 to 6 seconds
The correct answer is D. For a patient in respiratory arrest with a pulse, deliver
ventilations once every 5 to 6 seconds with a bag-mask device or any advanced
airway.
2.
Which best describes this rhythm shown on the right?
A. First-degree atrioventricular block
B. Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
C. Second-degree atrioventricular block type II
D. Third-degree atrioventricular block
The correct answer is D. This ECG rhythm strip shows third-degree atrioventricular
block.
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,3.
Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this
rhythm shown on the right?
A. First-degree atrioventricular block
B. Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
C. Second-degree atrioventricular block type II
D. Third-degree atrioventricular block
The correct answer is B. This ECG rhythm strip shows second-degree
atrioventricular block type I (2nd degree Mobitz 1)
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4.
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation
attempt?
A. Check the ECG for evidence of a rhythm
B. Determine if a carotid pulse is present
C. Open the patient’s airway
D. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
The correct answer is D. Follow each shock immediately with CPR, beginning with
chest compressions
5.
, Which is the primary purpose of an in hospital rapid
response team ?
A. Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration
B. Improving care for patients admitted to critical care units
C. Providing online consultation to EMS personnel in the field
D. Providing diagnostic consultation to emergency department patients
The correct answer is A. Many hospitals have implemented the use of medical
emergency teams or rapid response teams. The purpose of these teams is to
improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration.
6.
You are performing chest compressions during an adult
resuscitation attempt. Which rate should you use to
perform the compressions?
A. Less than 80/min
B. More than 120/min
C. 80 to 90/min
D. 100 to 120/min
The correct answer is D. When performing chest compressions, you should
compress at a rate of 100 to 120/min
7.
You instruct a team member to give 1mg atropine IV.
Which response is an example of closed-loop
communication?
, A. OKAY
B. Are you sure that is what you want given?
C. I’ll draw up 1mg of atropine.
D. I’ll give it in a few minutes
The correct answer is C. When communicating with high-performance team
members, the team leader should use closed-loop communication. By receiving a
clear response and eye contact, the team leader confirms that the team member
heard and understood the message.
8.
Which condition is an indication to stop or withhold
resuscitative efforts?
A. Unwitnessed arrest
B. Safety threat to providers
C. Patient age greater than 85 years
D. No return of spontaneous circulation after 10 minutes of CPR
The correct answer is B, if there is any safety risk to the provider resuscitation efforts
should be stopped until the scene is safe.
9.
You have completed 2 minutes of CPR. The ECG monitor
displays the lead II rhythm shown here, and the patient
has no pulse. Another member of your team resumes
chest compressions, and an IV is in place. Which do you
do next?
A. Give atropine 1 mg IV
To properly ventilate a patient who is in respiratory arrest
(with a pulse but not breathing) with a perfusing rhythm,
how often do you squeeze the bag?
A. Once every 10 seconds
B. Once every 12 seconds
C. Once every 3 to 4 seconds
D. Once every 5 to 6 seconds
The correct answer is D. For a patient in respiratory arrest with a pulse, deliver
ventilations once every 5 to 6 seconds with a bag-mask device or any advanced
airway.
2.
Which best describes this rhythm shown on the right?
A. First-degree atrioventricular block
B. Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
C. Second-degree atrioventricular block type II
D. Third-degree atrioventricular block
The correct answer is D. This ECG rhythm strip shows third-degree atrioventricular
block.
Enlarge Image
,3.
Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this
rhythm shown on the right?
A. First-degree atrioventricular block
B. Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
C. Second-degree atrioventricular block type II
D. Third-degree atrioventricular block
The correct answer is B. This ECG rhythm strip shows second-degree
atrioventricular block type I (2nd degree Mobitz 1)
Enlarge Image
4.
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation
attempt?
A. Check the ECG for evidence of a rhythm
B. Determine if a carotid pulse is present
C. Open the patient’s airway
D. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
The correct answer is D. Follow each shock immediately with CPR, beginning with
chest compressions
5.
, Which is the primary purpose of an in hospital rapid
response team ?
A. Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration
B. Improving care for patients admitted to critical care units
C. Providing online consultation to EMS personnel in the field
D. Providing diagnostic consultation to emergency department patients
The correct answer is A. Many hospitals have implemented the use of medical
emergency teams or rapid response teams. The purpose of these teams is to
improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration.
6.
You are performing chest compressions during an adult
resuscitation attempt. Which rate should you use to
perform the compressions?
A. Less than 80/min
B. More than 120/min
C. 80 to 90/min
D. 100 to 120/min
The correct answer is D. When performing chest compressions, you should
compress at a rate of 100 to 120/min
7.
You instruct a team member to give 1mg atropine IV.
Which response is an example of closed-loop
communication?
, A. OKAY
B. Are you sure that is what you want given?
C. I’ll draw up 1mg of atropine.
D. I’ll give it in a few minutes
The correct answer is C. When communicating with high-performance team
members, the team leader should use closed-loop communication. By receiving a
clear response and eye contact, the team leader confirms that the team member
heard and understood the message.
8.
Which condition is an indication to stop or withhold
resuscitative efforts?
A. Unwitnessed arrest
B. Safety threat to providers
C. Patient age greater than 85 years
D. No return of spontaneous circulation after 10 minutes of CPR
The correct answer is B, if there is any safety risk to the provider resuscitation efforts
should be stopped until the scene is safe.
9.
You have completed 2 minutes of CPR. The ECG monitor
displays the lead II rhythm shown here, and the patient
has no pulse. Another member of your team resumes
chest compressions, and an IV is in place. Which do you
do next?
A. Give atropine 1 mg IV
