12 Questions
Where should the palm be positioned when performing external cardiac massage?
Border of the middle and lower third of the sternum
Who is credited with coining the term 'emergency resuscitation'?
Piter Safar
What is NOT a main symptom of circulatory arrest?
Convulsions
Which of the following drugs is NOT used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
Dicaine
What is NOT a type of circulatory arrest?
Cardiac tamponade
How should indirect cardiac massage be performed with part of the palm?
With the proximal palm
What is NOT a method of direct artificial lung ventilation?
Intubation of the trachea
What is a common complication of tracheostomy?
Tracheal stenosis
What is the optimal humidity for a patient breathing through an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy?
95-100%
What is a cause of cardiac arrest during diastole?
Hyperkalemia
How long after initial cardiac arrest does spontaneous breathing usually stop?
60 seconds
What is the first action to take 30 seconds after diagnosing asystole?
Emergency defibrillation
Test your knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques, including proper hand positioning for external cardiac massage and the main symptoms of circulatory arrest. Learn about the pioneers in the field and their contributions to emergency resuscitation.
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