NMC-CBT Basic Life Support and Emergency Management Flashcards
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A patient on a general ward suddenly becomes unresponsive. After confirming unresponsiveness and calling for help, you find no normal breathing. What is your NEXT immediate action?
Answer: Start chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute
In in-hospital cardiac arrest, after confirming no normal breathing and calling for help, begin chest compressions immediately at 100-120 per minute.
When performing chest compressions on an adult, what is the correct compression depth according to current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines?
Answer: 5-6 cm
Adult chest compressions should depress the sternum by 5-6 cm to ensure adequate cardiac output.
A nurse is alone with a patient in cardiac arrest. At what point should the nurse leave to call for the resuscitation team?
Answer: After confirming unresponsiveness and no normal breathing
After confirming unresponsiveness and absence of normal breathing, the nurse should call for help (or send someone) before starting CPR.
During a resuscitation attempt, an AED advises 'no shock indicated.' What should the resuscitation team do immediately?
Answer: Resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes
When the AED advises no shock, CPR should be resumed immediately for 2 minutes before the next rhythm analysis.
Which of the following is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest represented by the '4 Hs and 4 Ts'?
Answer: Thrombosis
Thrombosis (pulmonary embolism or coronary) is one of the 4 Ts — reversible causes of cardiac arrest that must be considered during resuscitation.
A patient develops anaphylaxis after IV antibiotic administration. Which drug is the FIRST priority treatment?
Answer: IM adrenaline 0.5mg (1:1000)
IM adrenaline 0.5mg (1:1000) into the anterolateral thigh is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis.
When using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) for ventilation during CPR, what tidal volume should each breath deliver?
Answer: 400-500 mL
Each ventilation should deliver approximately 400-500 mL, enough to cause visible chest rise without causing gastric inflation.