NMC CBT NMC-CBT Basic Life Support and Emergency Management 2

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

Start chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute

Answer

Apply an AED immediately

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Give two rescue breaths first

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Check for a pulse for up to 10 seconds

Question 2

When performing chest compressions on an adult, what is the correct compression depth according to current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines?

Accepted Answer

5-6 cm

Answer

2-3 cm

Answer

3-4 cm

Answer

7-8 cm

Question 3

A nurse is alone with a patient in cardiac arrest. At what point should the nurse leave to call for the resuscitation team?

Accepted Answer

After confirming unresponsiveness and no normal breathing

Answer

Immediately upon finding the patient unresponsive

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After completing two minutes of CPR

Answer

Only after the AED is attached

Question 4

During a resuscitation attempt, an AED advises 'no shock indicated.' What should the resuscitation team do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes

Answer

Check for signs of life

Answer

Reposition the AED pads and re-analyse

Answer

Administer adrenaline 1mg IV

Question 5

Which of the following is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest represented by the '4 Hs and 4 Ts'?

Accepted Answer

Thrombosis

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Hyperthermia

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Hypertension

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Tachyarrhythmia

Question 6

A patient develops anaphylaxis after IV antibiotic administration. Which drug is the FIRST priority treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM adrenaline 0.5mg (1:1000)

Answer

IV hydrocortisone 200mg

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IV chlorphenamine 10mg

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IV salbutamol 250 micrograms

Question 7

When using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) for ventilation during CPR, what tidal volume should each breath deliver?

Accepted Answer

400-500 mL

Answer

200-300 mL

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600-700 mL

Answer

800-1000 mL