ECC Defibrillation & Airway Management 1

Question 1

What is the primary function of defibrillation in cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

To restore a normal heart rhythm by delivering an electrical shock.

Answer

To stop the heart from beating.

Answer

To restart the heart after a long pause.

Answer

To improve circulation in the heart.

Question 2

When is defibrillation most effective?

Accepted Answer

Within the first few minutes of cardiac arrest.

Answer

Immediately after the patient collapses.

Answer

After 15 minutes of cardiac arrest.

Answer

After CPR is performed for 10 minutes.

Question 3

What is the purpose of airway management in a cardiac arrest scenario?

Accepted Answer

To allow oxygen to reach the lungs and prevent aspiration.

Answer

To stop the heart from beating.

Answer

To increase the heart rate.

Answer

To reduce the blood flow to the heart.

Question 4

Which device is commonly used for defibrillation in a clinical setting?

Accepted Answer

Automated external defibrillator (AED).

Answer

Oxygen mask.

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CPR machine.

Answer

Ventilator.

Question 5

How should a healthcare provider respond if the airway becomes obstructed?

Accepted Answer

Use suction or perform the Heimlich maneuver to clear the airway.

Answer

Wait for the patient to recover.

Answer

Perform chest compressions.

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Administer oxygen through the mask.

Question 6

What should be done if the defibrillator shock is unsuccessful?

Accepted Answer

Resume CPR immediately while preparing for another shock if necessary.

Answer

Stop all interventions.

Answer

Attempt to administer another shock without CPR.

Answer

Wait for advanced medical personnel to arrive.

Question 7

What is the most important action to take immediately after defibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Resume chest compressions immediately.

Answer

Continue checking the heart rhythm.

Answer

Administer oxygen.

Answer

Check the patient’s pulse.

Question 8

What is the correct sequence of actions in a cardiac arrest situation?

Accepted Answer

Check responsiveness, call for help, perform CPR, use defibrillator.

Answer

Check for pulse, perform CPR, use defibrillator.

Answer

Perform CPR, use defibrillator, check pulse.

Answer

Call for help, check pulse, perform CPR.

Question 9

What should be the ratio of chest compressions to breaths for an adult patient?

Accepted Answer

30:2.

Answer

15:2.

Answer

20:2.

Answer

25:2.