Dysrhythmia Emergency Response & Intervention

Question 1

What is the first step in assessing an unresponsive victim?

Accepted Answer

Check for responsiveness by tapping and shouting

Answer

Begin chest compressions immediately

Answer

Call 911 and wait for emergency personnel

Answer

Move the victim to a sitting position

Question 2

Which action should be taken for a person experiencing severe choking?

Accepted Answer

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Answer

Give the victim water to drink

Answer

Wait to see if the victim coughs it up

Answer

Apply a cold compress to the throat

Question 3

What is the correct rate of chest compressions during CPR?

Accepted Answer

100-120 compressions per minute

Answer

60-80 compressions per minute

Answer

140-160 compressions per minute

Answer

50-70 compressions per minute

Question 4

What should you do if someone is bleeding heavily?

Accepted Answer

Apply direct pressure to the wound

Answer

Elevate the wound without applying pressure

Answer

Give the victim fluids to replace lost blood

Answer

Wait for emergency personnel without intervention

Question 5

How should you assist a person experiencing a seizure?

Accepted Answer

Place them on their side and clear the area

Answer

Hold them down to stop movement

Answer

Put an object in their mouth to prevent biting

Answer

Leave them alone until they regain consciousness

Question 6

What is the purpose of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?

Accepted Answer

To restart the heart in sudden cardiac arrest

Answer

To check blood pressure

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To measure oxygen levels in the blood

Answer

To regulate body temperature