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6 Integrated Cardiovascular Emergency Practice Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 6 Integrated Cardiovascular Emergency Practice, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

An unresponsive adult is gasping. Should a lay rescuer treat gasping as normal breathing?

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

Circulatory shock and an electrical shock delivered by an AED refer to different things.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What is the maximum time a trained healthcare professional may take to check breathing and pulse together?

Written response

1 point

A team member gives a named teammate a specific task, and the teammate confirms it. What communication approach is this?

Fill in the blank

1 point

After turning on the AED and exposing and drying the chest if needed, .

Fill in the blank

1 point

When giving a handoff, use plain language and state what is known versus .

Choose one

1 point

An adult has collapsed, is unresponsive, and is not breathing normally. Which compression technique matches the recommended adult CPR guidance?

A
Compress at a slow, steady pace and keep pressure on the chest between compressions.
B
Compress rapidly but only a shallow distance, without allowing the chest to rise fully.
C
Compress at $100\text{–}120$ per minute, at least $2$ inches ( $5$ cm) deep for an average adult, and allow full chest recoil.
D
Pause frequently to check for a pulse between compressions.

Choose one

1 point

An alert person with suspected circulatory shock is having trouble breathing. Which position should you support while emergency help is on the way?

A
Place the person flat on their back, even if that makes breathing more difficult.
B
Allow a comfortable position that helps the person breathe.
C
Ask the person to stand and walk to assess their symptoms.
D
Give the person food or drink while waiting for help.

Choose one

1 point

During ongoing CPR, a compressor is becoming tired. Which plan best follows the recommended approach?

A
Wait until the rescuer can no longer compress, then take a long break before switching.
B
Switch only after an AED shock.
C
Stop CPR to discuss who should take over.
D
Switch about every $2$ minutes, or sooner if needed, with as little interruption as possible.

Choose one

1 point

A responsive adult reports chest pressure, nausea, and shortness of breath. What should you do first after ensuring the scene is safe?

A
Call 911 promptly and monitor the person closely.
B
Wait to call until you have gathered their complete medical history.
C
Have the person walk around to see whether the discomfort improves.
D
Leave the person alone while you look for their medicines.

Choose all

1 point

Which of the following can be signs of a heart attack? Select all that apply.

A
Chest pressure or discomfort
B
Shortness of breath
C
Nausea
D
Sweating
E
Lightheadedness
F
An isolated itchy rash

Choose all

1 point

Which details belong in a concise handoff to arriving emergency responders? Select all that apply.

A
Whether the collapse was witnessed, and the person’s initial responsiveness and breathing
B
Estimated collapse and CPR start times, plus AED analyses and any shocks
C
CPR and AED care provided, including any observed change
D
The person’s current breathing, movement, responsiveness, and new concerns
E
Known symptoms before collapse and relevant history or medicines, if available
F
A guessed diagnosis presented as certain

Open ended

1 point

CPR and AED care are underway when EMS arrives. The AED advised a shock, and CPR has been resumed. Describe how the team should continue care and give a concise handoff, including the kinds of information to report.

Choose one

1 point

An adult who is awake reports chest pressure, nausea, and shortness of breath. What is the best initial response?

A
Ask for a complete medical history before deciding whether to call for help.
B
Call 911 promptly, keep the person at rest, and monitor them.
C
Have the person walk around to see whether the symptoms improve.
D
Give the person food and drink while waiting to see whether symptoms pass.

Choose one

1 point

You are alone when an adult collapses, is unresponsive, and is not breathing normally. Which sequence should you follow?

A
Activate emergency response first, then begin CPR.
B
Perform CPR for several minutes before contacting emergency services.
C
Leave the person to search for an AED before activating emergency response.
D
Wait for another person to arrive before taking any action.

Choose one

1 point

An alert adult with signs of possible circulatory shock says that lying flat makes it harder to breathe. What should you do?

A
Insist that the person lie flat even if breathing becomes more difficult.
B
Help the person stand and walk to improve circulation.
C
Allow a position that makes breathing comfortable, and monitor them.
D
Place the person face down and leave them alone.

Choose one

1 point

An AED advises a shock for an adult in cardiac arrest. After ensuring everyone is clear and delivering the shock as directed, what should the rescuer do next?

A
Wait for the AED to advise another shock before restarting CPR.
B
Check for a pulse before deciding whether to continue CPR.
C
Pause CPR and observe the person for a full minute.
D
Immediately resume CPR.

True or false

1 point

A lay rescuer should delay CPR for an unresponsive adult who is not breathing normally in order to check for a pulse.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

For adult CPR, what is the minimum recommended chest-compression rate? Give your answer in compressions per minute.

Written response

1 point

If a CPR rescuer is tiring, about how many minutes should pass before switching compressors, if another rescuer is available? Enter a whole number of minutes.