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1 Foundations of Emergency Cardiac Care Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Foundations of Emergency Cardiac Care, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

True or false: Gasping in an unresponsive adult counts as normal breathing.

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

For an adult receiving CPR, the recommended compression rate is compressions per minute.

Written response

1 point

What is the maximum number of seconds a healthcare professional should spend checking an unresponsive adult for a pulse?

Fill in the blank

1 point

For an adult without an advanced airway, use a compression-to-breath ratio of .

Choose one

1 point

An adult in cardiac arrest receives a defibrillation shock. What should the team do next?

A
Pause for an immediate pulse check before restarting compressions.
B
Resume chest compressions immediately.
C
Obtain an ECG before continuing CPR.
D
Wait for the next rhythm check before restarting compressions.

Written response

1 point

What communication method uses a clear request to a named person, acknowledgement or repetition of the request, and confirmation of completion?

Choose one

1 point

Which approach best supports high-quality adult chest compressions?

A
Compress to a depth of about 1 inch, with brief pauses between sets.
B
Compress at a steady rate but allow the chest to remain partially compressed.
C
Compress at least 2 inches deep, allow full recoil, and minimize pauses.
D
Compress deeply but pause frequently to reassess the pulse.

True or false

1 point

True or false: Before defibrillation, the team should announce the shock, ensure nobody is touching the patient or bed, and visually confirm the area is clear.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

During adult cardiac arrest, the monitor shows asystole. Which approach is appropriate?

A
Treat it as a shockable rhythm and defibrillate immediately.
B
Use synchronized cardioversion as the first action.
C
Follow the nonshockable pathway with CPR and prompt algorithm-directed treatment.
D
Stop CPR while waiting for an ECG interpretation.

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1 point

A patient has a pulse during an initial cardiac-emergency assessment. Which elements should be included in the rapid assessment? Select all that apply.

A
Airway
B
Breathing
C
Circulation
D
Mental status
E
Overall stability
F
A complete medication history before considering immediate threats

Choose one

1 point

A patient is unstable but still has a pulse, and an abnormal rhythm may be causing the instability. What is the best approach to selecting a resuscitation pathway?

A
Use the cardiac-arrest pathway for every unstable patient, regardless of pulse.
B
Select the current pathway that matches the patient’s condition, such as bradycardia or tachyarrhythmia with a pulse, and reassess after interventions.
C
Treat the ECG finding alone without considering symptoms or perfusion.
D
Apply one rhythm treatment to every patient with an abnormal ECG.

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1 point

Which statements correctly distinguish defibrillation from synchronized cardioversion? Select all that apply.

A
Defibrillation is used for shockable cardiac-arrest rhythms.
B
Synchronized cardioversion is the standard shock for asystole.
C
Synchronized cardioversion is used for selected unstable rhythms.
D
Defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion are interchangeable for all rhythms.

Open ended

1 point

A patient has achieved return of spontaneous circulation after cardiac arrest. Describe the key priorities for the next phase of care and explain why resuscitation is not finished at this point.

True or false

1 point

True or false: A resuscitation algorithm replaces clinical judgment and local protocols.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

An adult is unresponsive and has a definite pulse, but is not breathing normally. What is the appropriate next action?

A
Start chest compressions immediately, regardless of the pulse.
B
Support ventilation and reassess as directed by the applicable protocol.
C
Wait for an ECG before providing care.
D
Give a defibrillation shock.

Written response

1 point

For an unresponsive adult, what is the maximum time a healthcare professional should spend checking for a pulse? Give the answer in seconds.

Choose one

1 point

An adult in cardiac arrest receives a defibrillation shock. What should the team do immediately afterward?

A
Pause for an immediate pulse check before doing anything else.
B
Wait for a 12-lead ECG before restarting compressions.
C
Resume chest compressions immediately.
D
Reassess breathing for 10 seconds before restarting compressions.

Written response

1 point

In the adult cardiac-arrest algorithm, what category includes both asystole and pulseless electrical activity?

Choose one

1 point

An adult has a pulse but is hypotensive and has altered mental status with an abnormal rhythm. Which approach best fits the initial assessment principles?

A
Assess stability and follow the appropriate algorithm for the patient's condition.
B
Use the cardiac-arrest algorithm because an abnormal rhythm is present.
C
Defibrillate any abnormal rhythm, whether or not a pulse is present.
D
Delay intervention until all diagnostic tests are complete.

Choose one

1 point

During resuscitation, which sequence best demonstrates closed-loop communication?

A
Give a general instruction to the whole team and assume someone will act.
B
Name a person, give a clear request, obtain acknowledgment, and confirm completion.
C
Repeat the request more loudly without identifying who should act.
D
Ask the recorder to document the request instead of confirming the action.