AEMCA Trivia 4

Question 1

Which cardiac dysrhythmia is most commonly associated with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

Answer

WPW most commonly causes PSVT via a reentrant circuit using the accessory (Bundle of Kent) pathway, though AF is the most dangerous associated rhythm.

Question 2

What is the maximum safe dose of epinephrine in an adult cardiac arrest via endotracheal tube (if IV/IO unavailable), relative to IV dose?

Accepted Answer

2 to 2.5 times the IV dose

Answer

When given via ET tube, epinephrine and other NAVEL drugs should be administered at 2 to 2.5 times the standard IV dose.

Question 3

Which sign, indicated by bruising over the mastoid process behind the ear, is associated with basilar skull fracture?

Accepted Answer

Battle's sign

Answer

Battle's sign (mastoid ecchymosis) develops hours after basilar skull fracture as blood tracks along fascial planes.

Question 4

In the AEMCA scope of practice, which medication can typically be administered to a patient experiencing anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine via auto-injector

Answer

Epinephrine via auto-injector (e.g., EpiPen) is within the AEMCA scope for anaphylaxis and is the definitive first-line treatment.

Question 5

Which anatomical landmark is used to identify the cricothyroid membrane for emergency surgical airway access?

Accepted Answer

Space between thyroid and cricoid cartilages

Answer

The cricothyroid membrane lies between the thyroid cartilage superiorly and the cricoid cartilage inferiorly.

AEMCA - Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant Practice Test

AEMCA - Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant Practice Test

AEMCA Trivia 4