Cardiology Flashcards

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1
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An abrupt cessation of cardiac funciton

A

Cardiac arrest

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2
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The return of spontaneous circulation

A

ROSC

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3
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

A

CPR

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4
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The supply of oxygen and nutrients provided by the constant passage of blood through the vessels is known as __________________.

A

perfusion

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5
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If CPR is discontinued before ROSC is achieved, which of the following can occur? (select all that apply)

A. The patient can lose brain function
B. The patient’s chance of survival decreases
C. The patient’s perfusion decreases

A

A. The patient can lose brain function
B. The patient’s chance of survival decreases
C. The patient’s perfusion decreases

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Which of the following are special considerations regarding children? (Select all that apply)

A. Children have the highest rate of drowning among all patient populations
B. The most common cause of cardiac arrest in children is respiratory failure.
C. Children have smaller and shorter airways with a proportionately larger tongue
D. Children are less able to compensate for dehydration and infection

A

A. Children have the highest rate of drowning among all patient populations
B. The most common cause of cardiac arrest in children is respiratory failure.
C. Children have smaller and shorter airways with a proportionately larger tongue

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Choose the most appropriate answer to complete the sentence: Most deaths following ROSC occur within the first ______.

A. 24 Hours
B. 24 Minutes
C. 3 Hours
D. 3 Minutes

A

A . 24 hours

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8
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Which of the following is the smallest of the blood vessels and is where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and waste products occurs?

A. Arteries
B. Capillaries
C. Venules
D. Arterioles

A

B. Capillaries

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9
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Which of the following terms is defined as an abrupt cessation of cardiac function?

A. Cardiac arrest
B. Cardiac arrhythmia
C. Cardiac disorder
D. Atrial fibrillation

A

A. Cardiac arrest

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10
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Which of the following can assist in identifying the cause of cardiac arrest?

A. C’s & D’s
B. H’s & C’s
C. D’s & T’s
D. H’s & T’s

A

D. H’s & T’s

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What percentage is the oxygen saturation goal when oxygenating a patient post-ROSC?

A. >98%
B. > 93%
C. >94%
D. >95%

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C. >94%

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Upon arrival on scene, your patient’s husband informs you that the patient, a 63-year-old female, fainted and started convulsing for approximately two minutes. Fire arrives on the scene just as you confirm no pulse or breath sounds. What should your first action be?

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13
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The most common causes of cardiac arrest in pediatric patients are which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A. Congenital abnormalities
B. Abuse
C. Respiratory failure/compromise
D. Falls

A

A. Congenital abnormalities
C. Respiratory failure/compromise

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