Cardiac arrest

Question 1

________________(CPR) with minimal interruptions in chest compressions should be delivered to all patients following cardiac arrest

Answer 1

High quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 2

The American Heart Association (AHA) algorithm for basic life support emphasizes _________, _______, and ____________, forming the mnemonic “CAB”

Answer 2

circulation, airway, breathing

Question 3

Epinephrine should be administered as soon as possible

Question 4

Following the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) from a cardiac arrest, patient management should be directed toward the postcardiac arrest syndrome

Question 5

______________ (IV) administration is the preferred route for medication delivery;

Answer 5

Intravenous

Question 6

_______________ (IO) can be considered when IV access cannot be readily obtained or is not feasible

Answer 6

Intraosseous

Question 7

The most common clinical finding in adults patients who suffer cardiac arrest is ________

Answer 7

coronary artery disease

Question 8

____________ is characterized by the cessation of cardiac mechanical activity

Answer 8

Cardiac arrest

Question 9

Symptoms (occurring prior to Cardiac arrest)
Anxiety
Crushing chest pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Diaphoresis

Question 10

Signs of cardiac arrest

Apnea
Hypotension
Pulseless
Cyanosis
Cold, clammy extremities
Loss of consciousness
Syncope “passing out”

Question 11

Sequence of Resuscitation

____________ (BLS)
____________ (ACLS)

Answer 11

Basic Life support

advanced cardiac life support