Cardiac Arrest

Question 1

What is the recommended compression rate during CPR?
a. 80-100 compressions per minute
b. 100-120 compressions per minute
c. 120-140 compressions per minute
d. 140-160 compressions per minute

Answer 1

b. 100-120 compressions per minute

Question 2

Which vascular access is preferred in cardiac arrest?
a. Intravenous (IV)
b. Intraosseous (IO)
c. Arterial line
d. Central venous catheter

Answer 2

Answer: b. Intraosseous (IO)
** In cardiac arrest, the preferred vascular access should be IO. However, if paramedic judgment suggests IV access is obtainable and can be performed within 30-60 seconds, then IV access is acceptable and should only be attempted once.

Question 3

When should sodium bicarbonate be considered in cardiac arrest?
a. After 5 minutes of CPR
b. After 10 minutes of CPR
c. After 15 minutes of CPR
d. After 20 minutes of CPR

Answer 3

Answer: b. After 10 minutes of CPR

Question 4

What is the recommended initial approach for asystole?
a. Immediate defibrillation
b. Confirm asystole in at least two leads
c. Administer epinephrine every 5 minutes
d. Perform double sequential defibrillation

Answer 4

Answer: b. Confirm asystole in at least two leads

Question 5

Which rhythm indicates the need for a normal saline bolus in a patient with PEA?❓🚩
a. Normal and wide
b. Slow and narrow
c. Fast and narrow
d. Fast and wide

Answer 5

** Answer: b) slow and narrow c) Normal/Fast and narrow are correct according to page 12 and 13. But on page 11, and page 14 it states to treat underlying causes

Question 6

When should pacing be considered in Asystole?
a. After 5 minutes of CPR
b. Immediately after confirming asystole
c. Pacing is not recommended for asystole
d. If the patient has a heart rate below 30 bpm

Answer 6

Answer: c. Pacing is not recommended for asystole