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4 Cardiology and Resuscitation Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Cardiology and Resuscitation, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

True or false: A patient can be in shock even before hypotension appears.

A
True
B
False

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1 point

For an unresponsive patient, occasional gasps should be treated as .

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1 point

During adult CPR, what compression rate should a rescuer aim to maintain?

A
60–80 compressions per minute
B
100–120 compressions per minute
C
130–150 compressions per minute
D
As fast as possible, without a target rate

Written response

1 point

For an unresponsive patient who is not breathing normally, what is the maximum time a healthcare professional should spend checking for a definite pulse? Enter the number of seconds.

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1 point

For adult CPR without an advanced airway, the compression-to-breath ratio is .

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1 point

An AED advises and delivers a shock to an adult in cardiac arrest. What should the rescuer do next?

A
Wait for the AED to analyze the rhythm again before doing anything
B
Check for a pulse for at least 30 seconds
C
Immediately resume CPR, starting with compressions
D
Remove the AED pads and reassess the patient

True or false

1 point

True or false: If a patient has a pulse but is not breathing adequately, provide ventilations and reassess; do not start chest compressions unless cardiac arrest develops.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What is the minimum compression depth for adult CPR, in inches? Enter the number only.

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1 point

Select all correct statements about CPR or AED use for children and infants.

A
Compress to about one-third of the chest's front-to-back diameter.
B
With two rescuers for a prepubertal child, use a 30:2 ratio.
C
With two rescuers for a prepubertal child, use a 15:2 ratio.
D
Use pediatric pads or an energy-attenuating setting when available, but do not delay defibrillation if only an adult AED is available.

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1 point

An EMT suspects acute coronary syndrome. Select all appropriate care principles.

A
Give aspirin only when authorized by protocol and when there is no relevant contraindication or prior dose.
B
Give the patient nitroglycerin even if it is not prescribed to them, provided chest discomfort is present.
C
Assist with the patient's prescribed nitroglycerin only when permitted by protocol and after checking required safety criteria.
D
Do not delay transport or assume that symptom improvement excludes a heart attack.

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1 point

A patient with suspected heart failure is in severe respiratory distress and has difficulty breathing while lying flat. Which approach is most appropriate?

A
Have the patient lie flat and delay transport until a detailed history is complete.
B
Support breathing and oxygenation as indicated, position for comfort, and arrange prompt transport.
C
Encourage the patient to walk to improve circulation before transport.
D
Wait for hypotension to develop before treating the respiratory distress as urgent.

Open ended

1 point

An adult has sudden severe back pain and briefly faints. The patient now appears pale and weak. What serious cardiac or vascular emergency should you consider, and what should be your transport priority?

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1 point

A patient regains a pulse and begins breathing after resuscitation. What is the most appropriate next approach?

A
Stop monitoring because the return of a pulse means the emergency is over.
B
Reassess the patient, provide supportive care, monitor for deterioration, and transport with an appropriate handoff.
C
Immediately remove all equipment and leave the patient with a bystander.
D
Delay transport until the patient can provide a complete medical history.

True or false

1 point

True or false: A normal initial blood pressure rules out a serious cardiac problem.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What is the minimum recommended compression rate for adult CPR? Enter the number of compressions per minute.

Written response

1 point

For an unresponsive patient who is not breathing normally, what is the maximum time a healthcare professional should spend checking for a definite pulse? Enter the duration in seconds.

Choose one

1 point

An adult is unresponsive and not breathing normally. A healthcare professional does not feel a definite pulse within 10 seconds. What should the rescuers do next?

A
Continue checking for a pulse for at least 30 seconds.
B
Begin CPR and have another rescuer obtain an AED when available.
C
Provide ventilations only and reassess in several minutes.
D
Wait for an AED to analyze the rhythm before starting CPR.

Choose one

1 point

Which compression depth is recommended for adult CPR?

A
About 1 inch (2.5 cm), with no upper limit.
B
Exactly 2.4 inches (6 cm) for every compression.
C
At least 2 inches (5 cm), while avoiding depths over 2.4 inches (6 cm).
D
At least 3 inches (7.5 cm), regardless of the patient's size.

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1 point

Two trained rescuers provide CPR to a prepubertal child without an advanced airway. Which compression-to-breath ratio should they use?

A
Use a ratio of 15 compressions to 2 breaths.
B
Use a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
C
Use a ratio of 15 compressions to 1 breath.
D
Use a ratio of 5 compressions to 1 breath.

Choose one

1 point

A patient reports new chest pressure and nausea but has a normal initial blood pressure. What is the best approach?

A
Reassure the patient that normal blood pressure rules out a heart attack.
B
Encourage the patient to walk to see whether the symptoms resolve.
C
Delay transport until the patient develops low blood pressure.
D
Treat possible acute coronary syndrome seriously, reassess, provide authorized care, and arrange prompt transport.