With correct Answers
- Answer-agonal rhythm/asystole
/. - Answer-asystole
/. - Answer-atrial fibrilation
/. - Answer-atrial flutter
/. - Answer-coarse ventricular fibrillation
/. - Answer-fine ventricular fibrillation
/. - Answer-monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
/. - Answer-normal sinus rhythm
/. - Answer-polymorphic ventricular tachycardia - aka torsades
/. - Answer-pulseless electrical activity
/. - Answer-reentry supraventricular tachycardia
/. - Answer-reentry supraventricular tachycardia
/. - Answer-second degree AV block mobitz type 2
/. - Answer-second degree AV block type 1 wenckenbach
/. - Answer-sinus bradycardia
/. - Answer-sinus tachycardia
/. - Answer-third degree AV block
/.. Every 2 minutes - Answer-How often should the team leader switch chest
compressors during a resuscitation attempt?
/.0.1 to 0.5 mcg/kg per minute IV infusion - Answer-What is the recommended dose of
epinephrine for the treatment of hypotension in a post- cardiac arrest patient who
achieves ROSC?
,/.0.5 mg - Answer-A patient with sinus bradycardia and a heart rate of 42 has
diaphoresis and blood pressure of 80/60. What is the initial dose of atropine?
/.1 breath every 5-6 seconds - Answer-What is the appropriate ventilation strategy for
an adult in respiratory arrest with a pulse rate of 80/min?
/.1 to 2 Liters - Answer-hat is the recommended IV fluid (normal saline or Ringer's
lactate) bolus dose for a patient who achieves ROSC but is hypotensive during the post-
cardiac arrest period?
/.1 When providing transcutaneous pacing, the appearance of wide QRS complexes
and tall, broad T waves after each pacing spike confirms that mechanical capture has
been achieved. - Answer-false
/.1- Immediate activation of EMS
2- Early CPR
3- Rapid defibrillation (not in peds)
4- Effective advanced life support
5- Integrated post-cardiac arrest care - Answer-The five links in the adult Chain of
Survival
/.10 In a patient who is showing signs and symptoms of respiratory compromise, you
should provide the minimum level of supplemental oxygen needed to maintain an
oxygen saturation of at least:
Select the correct answer to this question.
80%.
85%.
90%.
94%. - Answer-4
/.10 seconds or less - Answer-What is the appropriate interval for an interruption in
chest compressions?
/.10 to 12 breaths per minute - Answer-What is the recommended assisted ventilation
rate for patients in respiratory arrest with a perfusing rhythm?
/.10 What is the rapid assessment?
Select the correct answer to this question.
1A broad assessment to differentiate possible diagnoses and underlying causes
2A quick head-to-toe assessment of the patient
3A focused assessment of airway, breathing and circulation
4A quick assessment to ensure safety, form an initial impression of the patient and, if
the patient appears to be unresponsive, check for responsiveness, breathing and a
pulse - Answer-4
,/.10 Which anatomic landmark should be used to ensure proper placement of the
precordial electrodes for a 12-lead ECG?
The center of the sternum
The nipples
The angle of Louis (sternal angle)
The xiphoid process - Answer-3
For proper landmarking when placing the precordial electrodes for a 12-lead ECG, first
identify the angle of Louis (sternal angle), which is adjacent to the second rib. Then
palpate down along the sternal border to identify the fourth intercostal space.
/.12 to 24 hours - Answer-What is the recommended duration of therapeutic
hypothermia after reaching the target temperature?
/.12 When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper depth for chest
compressions?
Select the correct answer to this question.
About 1.5 inches (4 cm)
At least 1.5 inches (4 cm) but less than 2 inches (5 cm)
About 2 inches (5 cm)
At least 2 inches (5 cm) but less than 2.4 inches (6 cm) - Answer-4
/.120to200J - Answer-What is the recommended energy dose for biphasic synchronized
cardioversion of atrial fibrillation?
/.12mg - Answer-What is the recommended second dose of adenosine for patients in
refractory but stable narrow-complex tachycardia?
/.13 A team member confirms that a message is received and understood. What
communication technique is the team member using?
Select the correct answer to this question.
Direct communication
One-to-one communication
Closed-loop communication
Open-loop communication - Answer-
/.13 What part of the heart's electrical conduction system helps to protect the ventricles
from atrial tachyarrhythmias?
Select the correct answer to this question.
Left bundle branch
Atrioventricular (AV) node
, Sinoatrial (SA) node
Right bundle branch - Answer-2
/.14 A 12-lead ECG shows wide-complex ventricular tachycardia in a stable patient with
a pulse. Which of the following may be indicated in the management of this patient? -
Answer-Expert consultation and/or an antiarrhythmic infusion
/.14 What end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value confirms adequate ventilation in an
intubated patient in respiratory arrest?
25-35 mmHg
35-45 mmHg
40-50 mmHg
45-55 mmHg - Answer-2
/.15 A 12-lead ECG reveals a tachyarrhythmia with narrow QRS complexes (< 0.12
second). You would classify this arrhythmia as ________. - Answer-SVT (use the three
letters not the word)(
/.15 The oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve depicts the relationship between the
partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) and the:
Select the correct answer to this question.
Arterial oxygen content (CaO2)
Peripheral capillary oxygen saturation (SpO2)
Arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2)
Central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) - Answer-3
/.15 Which statements apply to providing high-quality chest compressions?
Select all correct options that apply.
Minimize interruptions.
Provide at the proper depth.
Minimize chest recoil.
Provide at the proper rate. - Answer-1,2,4
/.150 mg IV push - Answer-A patient is in refractory ventricular fibrillation and has
received multiple appropriate defibrillation shocks, epinephrine 1 mg IV twice, and an
initial dose of 300 mg amiodarone IV. The patient is intubated. A second dose of
amiodarone is now called for. The recommend second dose of amiodarone is ?
/.16 What part of the ECG rhythm strip represents repolarization of the ventricular
myocardial cells?
QRS complex
QT interval
P wave
T wave - Answer-4
- Answer-agonal rhythm/asystole
/. - Answer-asystole
/. - Answer-atrial fibrilation
/. - Answer-atrial flutter
/. - Answer-coarse ventricular fibrillation
/. - Answer-fine ventricular fibrillation
/. - Answer-monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
/. - Answer-normal sinus rhythm
/. - Answer-polymorphic ventricular tachycardia - aka torsades
/. - Answer-pulseless electrical activity
/. - Answer-reentry supraventricular tachycardia
/. - Answer-reentry supraventricular tachycardia
/. - Answer-second degree AV block mobitz type 2
/. - Answer-second degree AV block type 1 wenckenbach
/. - Answer-sinus bradycardia
/. - Answer-sinus tachycardia
/. - Answer-third degree AV block
/.. Every 2 minutes - Answer-How often should the team leader switch chest
compressors during a resuscitation attempt?
/.0.1 to 0.5 mcg/kg per minute IV infusion - Answer-What is the recommended dose of
epinephrine for the treatment of hypotension in a post- cardiac arrest patient who
achieves ROSC?
,/.0.5 mg - Answer-A patient with sinus bradycardia and a heart rate of 42 has
diaphoresis and blood pressure of 80/60. What is the initial dose of atropine?
/.1 breath every 5-6 seconds - Answer-What is the appropriate ventilation strategy for
an adult in respiratory arrest with a pulse rate of 80/min?
/.1 to 2 Liters - Answer-hat is the recommended IV fluid (normal saline or Ringer's
lactate) bolus dose for a patient who achieves ROSC but is hypotensive during the post-
cardiac arrest period?
/.1 When providing transcutaneous pacing, the appearance of wide QRS complexes
and tall, broad T waves after each pacing spike confirms that mechanical capture has
been achieved. - Answer-false
/.1- Immediate activation of EMS
2- Early CPR
3- Rapid defibrillation (not in peds)
4- Effective advanced life support
5- Integrated post-cardiac arrest care - Answer-The five links in the adult Chain of
Survival
/.10 In a patient who is showing signs and symptoms of respiratory compromise, you
should provide the minimum level of supplemental oxygen needed to maintain an
oxygen saturation of at least:
Select the correct answer to this question.
80%.
85%.
90%.
94%. - Answer-4
/.10 seconds or less - Answer-What is the appropriate interval for an interruption in
chest compressions?
/.10 to 12 breaths per minute - Answer-What is the recommended assisted ventilation
rate for patients in respiratory arrest with a perfusing rhythm?
/.10 What is the rapid assessment?
Select the correct answer to this question.
1A broad assessment to differentiate possible diagnoses and underlying causes
2A quick head-to-toe assessment of the patient
3A focused assessment of airway, breathing and circulation
4A quick assessment to ensure safety, form an initial impression of the patient and, if
the patient appears to be unresponsive, check for responsiveness, breathing and a
pulse - Answer-4
,/.10 Which anatomic landmark should be used to ensure proper placement of the
precordial electrodes for a 12-lead ECG?
The center of the sternum
The nipples
The angle of Louis (sternal angle)
The xiphoid process - Answer-3
For proper landmarking when placing the precordial electrodes for a 12-lead ECG, first
identify the angle of Louis (sternal angle), which is adjacent to the second rib. Then
palpate down along the sternal border to identify the fourth intercostal space.
/.12 to 24 hours - Answer-What is the recommended duration of therapeutic
hypothermia after reaching the target temperature?
/.12 When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper depth for chest
compressions?
Select the correct answer to this question.
About 1.5 inches (4 cm)
At least 1.5 inches (4 cm) but less than 2 inches (5 cm)
About 2 inches (5 cm)
At least 2 inches (5 cm) but less than 2.4 inches (6 cm) - Answer-4
/.120to200J - Answer-What is the recommended energy dose for biphasic synchronized
cardioversion of atrial fibrillation?
/.12mg - Answer-What is the recommended second dose of adenosine for patients in
refractory but stable narrow-complex tachycardia?
/.13 A team member confirms that a message is received and understood. What
communication technique is the team member using?
Select the correct answer to this question.
Direct communication
One-to-one communication
Closed-loop communication
Open-loop communication - Answer-
/.13 What part of the heart's electrical conduction system helps to protect the ventricles
from atrial tachyarrhythmias?
Select the correct answer to this question.
Left bundle branch
Atrioventricular (AV) node
, Sinoatrial (SA) node
Right bundle branch - Answer-2
/.14 A 12-lead ECG shows wide-complex ventricular tachycardia in a stable patient with
a pulse. Which of the following may be indicated in the management of this patient? -
Answer-Expert consultation and/or an antiarrhythmic infusion
/.14 What end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value confirms adequate ventilation in an
intubated patient in respiratory arrest?
25-35 mmHg
35-45 mmHg
40-50 mmHg
45-55 mmHg - Answer-2
/.15 A 12-lead ECG reveals a tachyarrhythmia with narrow QRS complexes (< 0.12
second). You would classify this arrhythmia as ________. - Answer-SVT (use the three
letters not the word)(
/.15 The oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve depicts the relationship between the
partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) and the:
Select the correct answer to this question.
Arterial oxygen content (CaO2)
Peripheral capillary oxygen saturation (SpO2)
Arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2)
Central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) - Answer-3
/.15 Which statements apply to providing high-quality chest compressions?
Select all correct options that apply.
Minimize interruptions.
Provide at the proper depth.
Minimize chest recoil.
Provide at the proper rate. - Answer-1,2,4
/.150 mg IV push - Answer-A patient is in refractory ventricular fibrillation and has
received multiple appropriate defibrillation shocks, epinephrine 1 mg IV twice, and an
initial dose of 300 mg amiodarone IV. The patient is intubated. A second dose of
amiodarone is now called for. The recommend second dose of amiodarone is ?
/.16 What part of the ECG rhythm strip represents repolarization of the ventricular
myocardial cells?
QRS complex
QT interval
P wave
T wave - Answer-4
