Emergency Life Support: Interactive Quizzes for Medical Students

Question 1

Arrange the following steps of adult CPR in the correct chronological order: A. Airway, B. Breathing, C. Circulation.

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A, B, C

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A, C, B

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B, A, C

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B, C, A

Question 2

In which scenario is it appropriate to utilize an automated external defibrillator (AED)?

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When a patient is unresponsive and not breathing

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When a patient has a pulse but is not breathing

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When a patient has chest pain and shortness of breath

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In all cases of cardiac arrest

Question 3

What is the primary function of a pocket mask?

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To create an airtight seal over the patient's mouth and nose

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To protect the rescuer from infection

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To administer oxygen to the patient

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To provide ventilation during CPR

Question 4

When should a bag-valve-mask device be utilized during CPR?

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When the rescuer is unable to perform mouth-to-mouth ventilation

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When the patient is breathing spontaneously

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When the patient has a tracheostomy

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When the patient is responsive and breathing normally

Question 5

Which maneuver is primarily used to open and maintain an airway in an unconscious patient?

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Head tilt-chin lift

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Jaw thrust

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Heimlich maneuver

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Esophageal obturator airway insertion

Question 6

Which type of defibrillator is portable and designed for use by laypeople in pre-hospital settings?

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Automated external defibrillator (AED)

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Manual defibrillator

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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)

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Transcutaneous cardiac pacemaker

Question 7

Which of the following physiological signs indicates that CPR is successfully restoring blood flow?

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Palpable carotid pulse

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Dilated pupils

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Increased respiratory rate

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Cyanosis

Question 8

The recovery position is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent aspiration of gastric contents

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Facilitate breathing

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Reduce swelling in the lower extremities

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Improve cardiac output

Question 9

Which of the following is a clinical sign suggestive of airway obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Cyanosis

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Bradypnea

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Normal breath sounds

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Clear speech

Question 10

In the treatment of pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT) or ventricular fibrillation (VF), the first-line pharmacological intervention is:

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Adrenaline

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Amiodarone

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Lidocaine

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Atropine

Question 11

In the DRSABCD protocol for assessing an unresponsive casualty, what is the initial step?

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Check for response

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Call emergency services

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Open the airway

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Shout for help

Question 12

Which method is preferred for opening the airway of an unconscious casualty?

Accepted Answer

Head tilt, chin lift

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Jaw thrust

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Shoulder roll

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Chin lift

Question 13

What is the primary indication for defibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Ventricular fibrillation

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Ventricular tachycardia

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Asystole

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Pulseless electrical activity

Question 14

Which of the following indicates effective chest compressions?

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Chest rise and fall

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Pupillary dilatation

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Absence of pulses

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Palpable carotid pulse

Question 15

When performing CPR on an unconscious adult, what is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio?

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30 compressions to 2 ventilations

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15 compressions to 2 ventilations

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30 compressions to 1 ventilation

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15 compressions to 1 ventilation

Question 16

Which airway management technique is most appropriate for a conscious patient with a suspected airway obstruction?

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Heimlich manoeuvre

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Oropharyngeal airway insertion

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Nasopharyngeal airway insertion

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Jaw-thrust manoeuvre

Question 17

Which of the following is a primary sign of a potential airway obstruction?

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High-pitched wheezing

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Coughing with clear sputum

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Slow, deep breathing

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Regular heartbeat

Question 18

During CPR on a patient in cardiac arrest, the AED advises a shock. What is the immediate next step?

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Ensure no one is touching the patient and deliver the shock.

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Continue CPR until the AED advises another shock.

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Stop CPR and check for a pulse.

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Ventilate the patient twice.

Question 19

When performing CPR on an infant, what is the correct hand position for chest compressions?

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Two fingers in the centre of the chest, just below the nipple line.

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One hand encircling the chest, with the thumb over the sternum.

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Heel of one hand in the centre of the chest.

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Two thumbs encircling the chest, just below the nipple line.

Question 20

Which of the following is a common cause of cardiac arrest in adults?

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Heart attack

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Common cold

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Food poisoning

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Severe allergic reaction

Question 21

A patient is found unconscious and unresponsive. You assess the airway and find it obstructed. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

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Perform the head-tilt chin-lift maneuver.

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Administer oxygen.

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Start chest compressions.

Question 22

You are performing CPR on an adult patient. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio?

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30:2

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15:2

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10:1

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20:1

Question 23

During CPR, you feel resistance when attempting to ventilate the patient. What is the most likely cause?

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Airway obstruction.

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Poor chest compression depth.

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Spontaneous breathing.

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Defibrillation malfunction.

Question 24

A patient is found unconscious and unresponsive. You assess the patient and find a faint pulse but no breathing. What is the most appropriate action?

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Start rescue breaths.

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Use an AED.

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Perform CPR.

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Administer oxygen.

Question 25

You are using an AED on a patient in cardiac arrest. What should you do if the AED advises 'no shock'?

Accepted Answer

Continue CPR until the AED prompts to deliver a shock.

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Administer oxygen.

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Check for a pulse.

Question 26

A patient is choking and unable to speak. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Perform the Heimlich maneuver.

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Encourage coughing.

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Start CPR.

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Administer oxygen.

Question 27

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

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At least 2 inches (5 cm)

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1 inch (2.5 cm)

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4 inches (10 cm)

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3 inches (7.5 cm)

Question 28

What is the purpose of rescue breaths during CPR?

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To deliver oxygen to the lungs.

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To relieve airway obstruction.

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To stimulate the heart.

Question 29

You are performing CPR on a child. What is the correct hand position for chest compressions?

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One hand on the center of the chest, with the other hand on top.

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Two fingers on the center of the chest.

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Two hands on the lower sternum.

Question 30

What is the most important factor in determining the success of CPR?

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Early recognition and activation of the emergency medical services (EMS).

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The use of an AED.

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The quality of chest compressions.