CDC Emergency Procedures & Response 2

Question 1

A patient in the dental chair suddenly becomes unresponsive with no pulse. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR with two rescuers?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

For adult CPR with two rescuers, the standard ratio is 30 compressions to 2 ventilations.

Question 2

Which drug is the FIRST-LINE treatment for anaphylaxis in the dental office?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 1:1,000

Answer

Epinephrine 1:1,000 (0.3 mg IM into the thigh) is the first-line and life-saving treatment for anaphylaxis.

Question 3

A patient receiving IV sedation suddenly develops laryngospasm. Which immediate intervention is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Apply positive pressure ventilation with jaw thrust

Answer

Positive pressure oxygen with a tight mask seal and jaw thrust is the first maneuver to break laryngospasm.

Question 4

A diabetic patient becomes diaphoretic and confused mid-procedure. Blood glucose reads 48 mg/dL. The patient can still swallow. What is the best immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Give oral glucose gel or juice

Answer

If the patient is conscious and can swallow, oral glucose (gel, juice, or candy) is the preferred first intervention for hypoglycemia.

Question 5

Which finding best distinguishes a vasovagal syncope episode from a cardiac arrest in the dental chair?

Accepted Answer

Presence of a pulse

Answer

A palpable pulse differentiates vasovagal syncope (circulation intact) from cardiac arrest (no pulse).

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CDC Emergency Procedures & Response 2