ENG3703 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2025 - DUE September 2025
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - ..ANSWER..C)
Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality,
which should you do? - ..ANSWER..A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden
cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - ..ANSWER..D)
Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive patient? - ..ANSWER..C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - ..ANSWER..B)
Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze
the bag? - ..ANSWER..B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.
7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm
and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? - ..ANSWER..C)
Continuous waveform capnography
8. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2
hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does
not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is the best for
this patient? - ..ANSWER..B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? - ..ANSWER..D) Third-degree atrioventricular
block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected
and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after
cardiac arrest? - ..ANSWER..C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient
with refractory ventricular fibrillation? - ..ANSWER..D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team?
- ..ANSWER..B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration.
13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
- ..ANSWER..D) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
14. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to the
Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS team
2025 - DUE September 2025
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - ..ANSWER..C)
Second-degree type II
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality,
which should you do? - ..ANSWER..A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden
cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - ..ANSWER..D)
Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an
unresponsive patient? - ..ANSWER..C) Agonal gasps
5. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - ..ANSWER..B)
Second-degree atrioventricular block type I
6. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze
the bag? - ..ANSWER..B) Once every 5 to 6 seconds.
7. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm
and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? - ..ANSWER..C)
Continuous waveform capnography
8. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2
hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does
not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is the best for
this patient? - ..ANSWER..B) Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible.
9. Which best describes this rhythm? - ..ANSWER..D) Third-degree atrioventricular
block.
10. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected
and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after
cardiac arrest? - ..ANSWER..C) 32 to 36 Degrees Celsius
11. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient
with refractory ventricular fibrillation? - ..ANSWER..D) 300 mg
12. What is the primary of a medical emergency team or rapid response team?
- ..ANSWER..B) Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical
deterioration.
13. What is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
- ..ANSWER..D) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
14. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to the
Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS team
