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6 Cardiac Emergencies Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 6 Cardiac Emergencies, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: A heart rate alone determines whether a cardiac rhythm is urgent.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

A patient has hypotension, confusion, cool skin, and weak pulses. Which condition best describes this pattern of inadequate tissue perfusion?

  1. A

    Stable angina

  2. B

    Shock

  3. C

    Isolated bradycardia

  4. D

    Return of spontaneous circulation

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

When assessing an unresponsive person for possible cardiac arrest, is not considered normal breathing.

04
Written response
1 point

For no more than how many seconds should a trained healthcare professional check for a pulse in a person with suspected cardiac arrest? Enter the value in seconds.

05
Choose one
1 point

A responder begins CPR on an adult in cardiac arrest. Which chest-compression rate should the responder aim for?

  1. A

    60–80 compressions per minute

  2. B

    80–100 compressions per minute

  3. C

    100–120 compressions per minute

  4. D

    140–160 compressions per minute

06
Choose all
1 point

Which rhythms are classified as shockable in the adult cardiac-arrest algorithm? Select all correct answers.

  1. A

    Ventricular fibrillation

  2. B

    Pulseless electrical activity

  3. C

    Pulseless ventricular tachycardia

  4. D

    Asystole

07
Fill in the blank
1 point

For pulseless electrical activity or asystole, continue CPR and search for reversible causes; is not indicated unless the rhythm changes to a shockable rhythm.

08
True or false
1 point

True or false: In cardiogenic shock, large routine fluid boluses may worsen pulmonary congestion.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

09
Choose one
1 point

A patient has polymorphic ventricular tachycardia with a pulse and signs of instability. Which electrical treatment is indicated?

  1. A

    Wait for the rhythm to become stable before treating

  2. B

    Use synchronized cardioversion

  3. C

    Give oxygen only and reassess later

  4. D

    Deliver immediate unsynchronized defibrillation

10
Choose all
1 point

A patient has a pulse but shows signs of cardiac deterioration. Which actions are appropriate during the initial response? Select all correct answers.

  1. A

    Support the airway and breathing

  2. B

    Give oxygen when the patient is hypoxemic

  3. C

    Begin chest compressions solely because the patient has a rapid heart rate

  4. D

    Attach a cardiac monitor and defibrillator

  5. E

    Establish IV or IO access and obtain a 12-lead ECG when feasible

11
Choose one
1 point

An adult has bradycardia with hypotension and other signs of hemodynamic compromise. Which medication is a reasonable initial treatment?

  1. A

    Give atropine whenever the heart rate is low, even without symptoms

  2. B

    Consider atropine when bradycardia is accompanied by hemodynamic compromise

  3. C

    Defibrillate every patient with bradycardia

  4. D

    Withhold airway and breathing support until the cause is known

12
Open ended
1 point

Compare the immediate management of shockable and nonshockable rhythms during adult cardiac arrest. Name the rhythms in each group and describe the key treatment distinction.

13
Written response
1 point

When assessing an unresponsive adult who is not breathing normally, what is the maximum time a trained healthcare professional should spend checking for a pulse? Enter the number of seconds.

14
True or false
1 point

For adult CPR without an advanced airway, use cycles of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

15
Choose one
1 point

A patient is confused, has cool clammy skin and weak pulses, but does not have hypotension. Which interpretation is most appropriate?

  1. A

    Shock is unlikely because the blood pressure is normal.

  2. B

    The signs can indicate shock even though hypotension is absent.

  3. C

    Shock is present only if urine output is reduced.

  4. D

    The findings indicate cardiogenic shock specifically.

16
Choose one
1 point

An adult is unresponsive and gasping. A trained responder checks for a pulse and cannot feel a definite one. What should the responder do next?

  1. A

    Wait several minutes to see whether normal breathing returns.

  2. B

    Give oxygen and obtain a 12-lead ECG before deciding whether to start CPR.

  3. C

    If no definite pulse is felt, start CPR and activate the emergency response system.

  4. D

    Check for a pulse for at least 30 seconds before taking further action.

17
Choose one
1 point

During adult cardiac arrest, the monitor shows ventricular fibrillation. After delivering a shock, what should the responder do next?

  1. A

    Immediately resume CPR for about 2 minutes.

  2. B

    Continue CPR without defibrillation because the patient has no pulse.

  3. C

    Pause CPR and wait for a spontaneous pulse before giving any shock.

  4. D

    Give a shock only if the rhythm changes to pulseless electrical activity.

18
Choose one
1 point

An adult in cardiac arrest has pulseless electrical activity on the monitor. Which approach is appropriate?

  1. A

    Defibrillate immediately, then pause compressions until a pulse is detected.

  2. B

    Stop CPR and observe because electrical activity is present.

  3. C

    Perform synchronized cardioversion while continuing to check for a pulse.

  4. D

    Continue CPR, give indicated medications, and search for reversible causes.

19
Written response
1 point

After return of spontaneous circulation following cardiac arrest, what minimum mean arterial pressure (MAP) does the post-arrest pathway target? Enter the value in mm Hg.

20
Written response
1 point

An adult has a persistent tachyarrhythmia with a pulse and develops hypotension. What electrical treatment should the team prepare?