UTC Emergency Procedures & Response 2

Question 1

A patient undergoing abdominal ultrasound suddenly becomes unresponsive and pulseless. What is the sonographer's immediate first action?

Accepted Answer

Call for help and begin CPR

Answer

An unresponsive, pulseless patient requires immediate activation of emergency response and initiation of CPR.

Question 2

During a Doppler study, you identify a newly discovered large abdominal aortic aneurysm measuring 7.5 cm with suspected rupture signs. What is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the referring physician and prepare patient for emergent care

Answer

A ruptured or near-ruptured AAA is life-threatening and requires immediate physician notification for emergent surgical intervention.

Question 3

A patient reports severe chest pain and diaphoresis during a cardiac echo. The sonographer should:

Accepted Answer

Stop the examination, call for emergency assistance, and stay with the patient

Answer

Chest pain with diaphoresis may indicate acute MI; the exam must stop and emergency help must be summoned immediately.

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct sequence for using an AED on a patient in cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Power on, attach pads, analyze rhythm, deliver shock if advised

Answer

AED use follows the sequence: power on, attach pads to the patient, allow rhythm analysis, then deliver a shock if indicated.

Question 5

A patient with a known latex allergy is scheduled for a transrectal ultrasound. What precaution is essential?

Accepted Answer

Use a latex-free transducer cover and notify the care team

Answer

Latex-containing probe covers can trigger anaphylaxis in latex-allergic patients; latex-free covers must be used and the allergy communicated to the team.

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UTC Emergency Procedures & Response 2