DCAS Cardiac Emergency Protocols

Question 1

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR according to DCAS protocols?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:1

Answer

20:2

Answer

10:1

Question 2

What is the first shockable rhythm a DCAS paramedic should identify on a cardiac monitor?

Accepted Answer

Ventricular fibrillation (VF)

Answer

Asystole

Answer

Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)

Answer

Normal sinus rhythm

Question 3

What is the recommended energy level for the first defibrillation shock in adult cardiac arrest using a biphasic defibrillator?

Accepted Answer

120-200 joules depending on manufacturer

Answer

50 joules

Answer

400 joules

Answer

20 joules

Question 4

What is the STEMI protocol for DCAS paramedics?

Accepted Answer

Obtain 12-lead ECG, identify ST-elevation, administer aspirin, notify receiving cardiac catheterization center for direct transfer

Answer

Wait for hospital diagnosis

Answer

Only administer oxygen

Answer

Transport to nearest hospital regardless of capability

Question 5

What is the role of adrenaline (epinephrine) in DCAS cardiac arrest protocols?

Accepted Answer

It is administered intravenously every 3-5 minutes during cardiac arrest to improve coronary and cerebral perfusion

Answer

It is never used in cardiac arrest

Answer

It is only used for allergic reactions

Answer

It replaces defibrillation

Question 6

What is the recommended duration of CPR before reassessing rhythm in DCAS protocols?

Accepted Answer

2 minutes (5 cycles of 30:2)

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

5 minutes

Answer

10 minutes