FREE NTA Emergency Protocols Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the first step in responding to a patient experiencing ventricular fibrillation (VF)?

Accepted Answer

Call for help and start CPR

Answer

Administer medication

Answer

Perform a 12-lead ECG

Answer

Observe the patient

Question 2

Which emergency medication is commonly used during cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine

Answer

Adenosine

Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

Digoxin

Question 3

What should be done if a patient experiences symptomatic bradycardia?

Accepted Answer

Administer atropine

Answer

Perform defibrillation

Answer

Start CPR

Answer

Observe without intervention

Question 4

When is defibrillation indicated?

Accepted Answer

Ventricular fibrillation

Answer

Asystole

Answer

Normal sinus rhythm

Answer

Atrial fibrillation

Question 5

What is the recommended compression depth during CPR for adults?

Accepted Answer

2–2.4 inches

Answer

1–2 inches

Answer

3–4 inches

Answer

Less than 1 inch