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  1. A patient is found in cardiac arrest and an AED is available. After turning on the AED and attaching the pads, the device advises 'No shock advised.' What should the rescuer do next?

    Answer: Immediately resume CPR for 2 minutes

    When an AED advises no shock, the patient's rhythm is not shockable (asystole or PEA). The rescuer should immediately resume CPR for 2 minutes before the AED reanalyzes the rhythm.

  2. Which of the following signs would indicate tension pneumothorax in a trauma patient?

    Answer: Tracheal deviation away from the affected side and distended neck veins

    Tension pneumothorax presents with tracheal deviation toward the unaffected side (pushed away from the pressure), distended jugular veins (due to impaired venous return), absent breath sounds on the affected side, and hypotension.

  3. What is the recommended fluid for initial resuscitation of a burn patient in the prehospital setting?

    Answer: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) or lactated Ringer's

    Normal saline or lactated Ringer's solution is the standard isotonic crystalloid used for initial fluid resuscitation in burn patients to replace fluid losses and maintain perfusion.

  4. A first responder is treating a patient who was exposed to an organophosphate chemical. Which medication is the primary antidote?

    Answer: Atropine

    Atropine is the primary antidote for organophosphate poisoning. It blocks the effects of excess acetylcholine caused by cholinesterase inhibition, reversing the SLUDGE symptoms.

  5. When performing rescue breathing on an infant, what is the correct ventilation rate?

    Answer: One breath every 3-5 seconds (12-20 breaths per minute)

    For infants receiving rescue breathing (with a pulse), the recommended rate is one breath every 3-5 seconds, or approximately 12-20 breaths per minute.

  6. A law enforcement officer arrives at a scene where a person has an impaled object in the abdomen. What is the correct prehospital management?

    Answer: Stabilize the object in place and transport

    Impaled objects should be stabilized in place using bulky dressings and never removed in the field, as the object may be tamponading blood vessels and preventing hemorrhage.