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

In in-hospital cardiac arrest, after confirming no normal breathing and calling for help, begin chest compressions immediately at 100-120 per minute.

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

Adult chest compressions should depress the sternum by 5-6 cm to ensure adequate cardiac output.

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

After confirming unresponsiveness and absence of normal breathing, the nurse should call for help (or send someone) before starting CPR.

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

When the AED advises no shock, CPR should be resumed immediately for 2 minutes before the next rhythm analysis.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Thrombosis

Answer

Thrombosis (pulmonary embolism or coronary) is one of the 4 Ts — reversible causes of cardiac arrest that must be considered during resuscitation.

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

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

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