NMC CBT Basic Life Support and Emergency Management 2

Question 1

When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult, what is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio according to the Resuscitation Council UK guidelines?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Answer

15:1

Answer

30:1

Question 2

A patient on your ward suddenly becomes unresponsive. After confirming unresponsiveness and calling for help, what is the next step in the adult BLS algorithm?

Accepted Answer

Open the airway using head tilt-chin lift

Answer

Begin chest compressions immediately

Answer

Attach an automated external defibrillator (AED)

Answer

Check the patient's pulse for 10 seconds

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct action when using an AED and the device advises 'no shock indicated'?

Accepted Answer

Begin chest compressions immediately

Answer

Reposition the pads and reanalyse

Answer

Check for a pulse before continuing

Answer

Switch off the AED and continue ventilations only

Question 4

A nurse discovers a patient in anaphylaxis. What is the first-line drug treatment and its route of administration?

Accepted Answer

Adrenaline 500 micrograms IM (1:1000)

Answer

Hydrocortisone 200 mg IV

Answer

Chlorphenamine 10 mg IM

Answer

Salbutamol 5 mg nebulised

Question 5

When using the ABCDE approach to assess a deteriorating patient, what does the 'D' component specifically assess?

Accepted Answer

Disability including neurological assessment

Answer

Dehydration status and fluid balance

Answer

Drug administration and medication review

Answer

Documentation of vital signs

Question 6

A patient's National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) is 7 or above. According to NHS escalation protocols, what level of response is required?

Accepted Answer

Urgent clinical review by a team with critical care competencies

Answer

Increase monitoring frequency to every 4 hours

Answer

Inform the nurse in charge and increase monitoring to hourly

Answer

Routine medical review within 12 hours