ABEM Cardiovascular & Respiratory Emergencies

Question 1

What is the first step in managing a cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Initiate CPR

Answer

Call family

Answer

Administer glucose

Answer

Apply cold packs

Question 2

Which rhythm requires defibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Ventricular fibrillation

Answer

Asystole

Answer

Sinus rhythm

Answer

Bradycardia

Question 3

What indicates respiratory distress?

Accepted Answer

Cyanosis and effort

Answer

Sneezing

Answer

Dry mouth

Answer

Itching

Question 4

What is a common asthma treatment?

Accepted Answer

Albuterol

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Insulin

Answer

Atropine

Question 5

Why give aspirin in MI?

Accepted Answer

Reduces clotting

Answer

For pain only

Answer

Decreases sugar

Answer

Lowers temperature

Question 6

What is used to assess stroke?

Accepted Answer

FAST exam

Answer

BLS

Answer

APGAR

Answer

ABCDE

Question 7

What is pulmonary embolism symptom?

Accepted Answer

Sudden dyspnea

Answer

Nausea

Answer

Sore throat

Answer

Rash

Question 8

What confirms pneumothorax?

Accepted Answer

Chest x-ray

Answer

Ultrasound

Answer

EKG

Answer

Blood sugar

Question 9

What to check before intubation?

Accepted Answer

Check tools

Answer

Start IV

Answer

Call nurse

Answer

Give pain meds