CPCT Emergency Response and CPR 2

Question 1

A conscious adult patient is clutching their throat and cannot speak, cough, or breathe. What should the PCT do?

Accepted Answer

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Answer

Perform rescue breathing

Answer

Lay the patient flat and call for help only

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Begin chest compressions

Question 2

After delivering a shock with an AED, what should immediately follow?

Accepted Answer

Resume CPR immediately, starting with chest compressions

Answer

Check for a pulse for 1 minute

Answer

Deliver a second shock

Answer

Remove the AED pads

Question 3

Which of the following is a sign of anaphylaxis requiring emergency intervention?

Accepted Answer

Hives, throat tightness, and sudden hypotension

Answer

Mild itching of the forearm

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Gradual redness at an injection site

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Mild nausea after medication

Question 4

What is the purpose of allowing complete chest recoil between CPR compressions?

Accepted Answer

To allow the heart to refill with blood for the next compression

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To allow the rescuer to rest

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To check for a pulse

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To deliver a rescue breath

Question 5

A patient suddenly becomes pale, diaphoretic, and loses consciousness. After activating emergency response, the PCT should:

Accepted Answer

Check responsiveness, call for help, begin CPR if no normal breathing and no pulse

Answer

Place the patient in Trendelenburg position and wait for the nurse

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Administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask and monitor only

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Elevate the head of the bed and apply cold compresses

Question 6

For infant CPR, where should chest compressions be performed?

Accepted Answer

Just below the nipple line on the lower half of the sternum

Answer

Upper half of the sternum

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On the xiphoid process

Answer

On the left lateral chest wall