CPCT Emergency Response and CPR 3

Question 1

What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory failure leading to cardiac arrest

Answer

Ventricular fibrillation

Answer

Coronary artery disease

Answer

Aortic dissection

Question 2

When a patient is found to have no pulse and is not breathing, the PCT should call a code AND begin CPR. How long should pulse checks interrupt compressions?

Accepted Answer

No longer than 10 seconds

Answer

No longer than 30 seconds

Answer

1 full minute to confirm absence of pulse

Answer

Until another rescuer arrives

Question 3

Which of the following is a non-shockable cardiac rhythm that CPR aims to support until advanced care arrives?

Accepted Answer

Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)

Answer

Ventricular fibrillation

Answer

Pulseless ventricular tachycardia

Answer

Atrial fibrillation with pulse

Question 4

When providing rescue breaths during CPR, each breath should be given over approximately how long?

Accepted Answer

1 second

Answer

0.5 seconds

Answer

3 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Question 5

The PASS acronym is used when operating a fire extinguisher. What does it stand for?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

Push, Activate, Spray, Stop

Answer

Pull, Apply, Scan, Spray

Answer

Press, Arm, Squeeze, Scan

Question 6

A patient begins seizing. Which action by the PCT is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Clear the area of hazards, protect the head, call for help, and time the seizure

Answer

Restrain the patient's arms and legs to prevent injury

Answer

Insert an oral airway to keep the tongue out of the way

Answer

Place the patient in high Fowler's position and apply oxygen