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  1. A neonate is delivered in the field and is limp with a heart rate of 55 bpm despite 30 seconds of positive pressure ventilation. What is the next intervention?

    Answer: Begin chest compressions at a 3:1 compression-to-ventilation ratio

    For neonates with a heart rate below 60 bpm after adequate PPV, chest compressions are initiated at a 3:1 ratio (3 compressions to 1 ventilation).

  2. Which of the following best describes compensated shock?

    Answer: Normal or near-normal blood pressure maintained by increased heart rate and vasoconstriction

    In compensated shock, the body uses tachycardia and vasoconstriction to maintain blood pressure despite decreased perfusion; hypotension has not yet occurred.

  3. A patient presents with a suspected opioid overdose: unresponsive, pinpoint pupils, respiratory rate of 4/min. What is the correct naloxone dose for an adult?

    Answer: 0.4–2 mg IV/IM/IN, titrated to restore adequate breathing

    Naloxone is titrated at 0.4–2 mg IV/IM/IN to restore spontaneous respirations without precipitating acute withdrawal; repeat as needed based on response.

  4. During a mass casualty incident (MCI), a patient is found apneic after repositioning the airway. Under START triage, this patient is tagged:

    Answer: Expectant (Black)

    Under START triage, a patient who remains apneic after airway repositioning is tagged Expectant (Black) because resources are insufficient to save them during MCI.

  5. A patient is having an acute asthma attack unresponsive to two albuterol treatments. Which additional medication is most appropriate for the AEMCA to administer?

    Answer: Magnesium sulfate 2 g IV over 20 minutes

    Magnesium sulfate acts as a bronchodilator by blocking calcium in smooth muscle and is indicated for severe asthma refractory to bronchodilator therapy.

  6. Which of the following is the correct landmark for adult IO (intraosseous) access using the tibial site?

    Answer: Proximal tibia, 2 cm below the tibial tuberosity on the flat anteromedial surface

    The proximal tibia IO site is 2 cm below the tibial tuberosity on the flat anteromedial surface, away from the growth plate.

  7. A 70 kg patient in cardiogenic shock requires a dopamine infusion at 5 mcg/kg/min. You have dopamine 400 mg in 250 mL NS. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr?

    Answer: 13.1 mL/hr

    Concentration = 400 mg/250 mL = 1600 mcg/mL; dose = 5 mcg/kg/min × 70 kg = 350 mcg/min = 21,000 mcg/hr; rate = 21,000/1600 ≈ 13.1 mL/hr.