ARC 2021

What is the final link in the Adult In-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival? a. early high-quality CPR b. early defibrillation c. recovery d. integrated post-cardiac arrest care

c. recovery

After participating in a resuscitation event in which a pediatric patient did not survive, you are feeling very stressed and having difficulty with daily activities. What's the recommended action to help you cope with the stress?

consider a referral to a qualified mental health professional

What is the correct rate of ventilation delivery for a child or infant in respiratory arrest or failure? a. 1 ventilation every 2 to 3 seconds b. 1 ventilation every 5 to 6 seconds c. 1 ventilation every 8 to 10 seconds d. 1 ventilation every 10 to 12 seconds

a. 1 ventilation every 2 to 3 seconds

Which statement about bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitators is true? a. a 2 person technique is the preferred methodology for BVM ventilations as it provides better seal and ventilation volume. b. the BVM should extend past the patient's chin when it is properly placed. c. the bag should be depressed completely to deliver a volume of 1,000 to 2,000 mL oxygen. d. supplemental oxygen should not be attached to the BVM.

a. a 2 person technique is the preferred methodology for BVM ventilations as it provides better seal and ventilation volume

It is safe to use an AED when caring for a woman who is pregnant. a. true b. false

a. true

You are alone caring for a 4 month old infant who has gone into cardiac arrest. Which is the most effective CPR technique to perform until help arrives? a. standing to the side of the infant, provide hands-only CPR b. standing to the side of the infant, provide chest compressions using the 2 finger technique & deliver ventilations with a BVM c. standing to the side of the infant, provide chest compressions using the 2 hand technique & deliver ventilations with a pocket mask or face shield. d. standing to the side of the infant with your hips at a slight angle, provide chest compressions using the encircling thumbs technique & deliver ventilations with a pocket mask or face shield.

d. standing to the side of the infant with your hips at a slight angle, provide chest compressions using the encircling thumbs technique & deliver ventilations with a pocket mask or face shield.

You have assessed your patient and recognized that they are in cardiac arrest. You should begin CPR__. a. immediately b. within 15 seconds c. within 20 seconds d. when the AED arrives

immediately

You should perform early assessment for life-threatening bleeding during the initial impression and the breathing and pulse check. True or false?

true

when caring for a patient in cardiac arrest due to opioid overdose, you should prioritize high-quality CPR over naloxone administration. true or false?

true

you are caring for a pregnant patient (30 weeks gestation) in cardiac arrest. The patient's fundus is above the umbilicus. Which of the following steps is appropriate? a. activate maternal and neonatal resuscitation teams b. incorporate breast tissue into the AED pads c. place the patient in the left lateral decubitus positions and perform high-quality CPR. d. apply fetal monitors to properly assess fetal status.

a. activate maternal and neonatal resuscitation teams

Which of the following statements is true about chest recoil? a. compression and recoil times should be equal b. compression time should be longer than chest recoil tim c. compression time should be shorter than chest recoil time d. you should not allow for complete chest recoil after each compression

a. compression and recoil times should be equal

A young adult is brought into the emergency department by his mother. He is responsive but experiencing an altered level of consciousness with risk of progressing to a life-threatening condition due to an opioid overdose. Immediate care for this patient includes: a. consider naloxone administration b. start CPR immediately c. deliver 1 ventilation every 6 seconds d. refer patient to a mental health provider

a. consider naloxone administration

The nurse assesses a responsive adult and determines she is choking. Which intervention should the nurse implement? a. cycles of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts b. continuous abdominal thrusts c. CPR making sure to look in the mouth for an object between compressions and ventilations d. continuous back blows

a. cycles of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts

You are providing care for Mrs. Bove, who has an endotracheal tube in place. How does this affect compressions and ventilations? a. the team should provide compressions and ventilations at a ratio of 30:2. b. the team should provide ventilations at a rate of 1 ventilation every 6 seconds without pausing compressions. c. the team should provide ventilations at a rate of 1 ventilation every 10 seconds without pausing compressions d. the team should provide compressions and ventilations at a ratio of 15:1.

b. the team should provide ventilations at a rate of 1 ventilation every 6 seconds without pausing compressions.

You are preparing to deliver ventilations to an adult patient experiencing respiratory arrest. You should give 1 ventilation every: a. 12 seconds b. 10 seconds c. 6 seconds d. 4 seconds

c. 6 seconds