Cardiac Arrest Definition and Types Quiz
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What is the most common type of shockable rhythm in cardiac arrest?

  • Electro mechanical dissociation
  • Ventricular fibrillation (correct)
  • Acute MI
  • Cardiac asystole
  • Which condition does not lead to a shockable rhythm in cardiac arrest?

  • HOCM
  • Cardiac asystole (correct)
  • Cor-pulmonale
  • Valvular lesion
  • What is the primary difference in the management of shockable versus non-shockable cardiac arrest rhythms?

  • Use of defibrillator (correct)
  • Performing pericardiocentesis
  • Administration of antibiotics
  • Initiating mechanical ventilation
  • Which of the following is not a metabolic cause of non-cardiac related cardiac arrest?

    <p>HOCM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which syndrome can prolonged Q-T interval be observed, leading to an increased risk of cardiac arrest?

    <p>Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended timing for starting CPR once cardiac arrest diagnosis has been established?

    <p>Within 3 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken to prevent the tongue from falling backward during CPR?

    <p>Tilt the head back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct technique for external cardiac massage during CPR?

    <p>Compressing the lower half of the sternum against the spine while keeping arms bent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what condition is amiodarone recommended as a treatment during cardiac arrest management?

    <p>Hyperkalemia-induced VTAC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should an IV of epinephrine be administered during cardiac arrest management?

    <p>After DC shock at 360 joules in case of failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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