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

The Resuscitation Council UK recommends a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR.

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

After confirming unresponsiveness and calling for help, the next step is to open the airway using the head tilt-chin lift manoeuvre, then look, listen, and feel for normal breathing.

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

When the AED advises no shock, the rescuer should immediately resume CPR starting with chest compressions for 2 minutes before the AED reanalyses.

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

Adrenaline 500 micrograms (0.5 ml of 1:1000) given intramuscularly into the outer mid-thigh is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis in adults.

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

In the ABCDE approach, 'D' stands for Disability and involves a rapid neurological assessment including AVPU or Glasgow Coma Scale, pupil reactions, and blood glucose levels.

(NMC CBT) Nursing and Midwifery Council Computer-Based Test Practice Test

(NMC CBT) Nursing and Midwifery Council Computer-Based Test Practice Test

NMC CBT Basic Life Support and Emergency Management 2