Causes of Cardiopulmonary Arrest (CPA) and Basic Life Support (CPR) Quiz
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Which is the recommended compression rate for chest compressions in animals during CPR?

  • 100 to 120 bpm (correct)
  • 120 to 140 bpm
  • 80 to 100 bpm
  • 60 to 80 bpm

    • What is the landmark for chest compressions using the thoracic pump technique?

  • The widest part of the chest (correct)
  • Between ribs 3 to 6
  • The ventral one third of the thorax
  • Between ribs 4 to 5

    • What is the main advantage of internal cardiac compressions compared to external compressions?

  • Higher compression rate
  • Lower risk of rib fractures
  • Higher output efficiency (correct)
  • Less physical effort required

    • In which situations are intracardiac compressions typically performed?

    <p>After the animal has died on the table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended position for a horse during chest compressions?

    <p>Lateral recumbency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gold standard backup plan for airway obstruction during CPR?

    <p>Emergency tracheostomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a possible cause of cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) according to the text?

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

    What is the main problem in all of the listed causes of CPA according to the text?

    <p>Lack of oxygen delivery to the tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended time frame for initiating CPR in patients according to the text?

    <p>4 to 6 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) according to the text?

    <p>Loss of unconsciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important part of basic life support according to the text?

    <p>Chest compressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action if you fail to establish an airway during CPR according to the text?

    <p>Start compressions immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of ventilation is NOT recommended due to the small gauge of the needle?

    <p>Mouth to snout/nose/mask ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended tidal volume per kilogram of body weight?

    <p>10 mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential risks of exceeding the recommended tidal volume?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended ventilation rate per minute?

    <p>10 breaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using an anaesthetic machine, what is the argument for lowering the ventilation rate?

    <p>To reduce the risk of oxygen toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of tissues is perfused during chest impressions?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organs are primarily affected by oxygen toxicity?

    <p>Brain and liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of giving more oxygen than is needed during ventilation?

    <p>Oxygen toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for chest compressions in large animals during CPR?

    <p>External compressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended compression rate for chest compressions in animals during CPR?

    <p>100 to 120 bpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the landmark for chest compressions using the thoracic pump technique?

    <p>Ribs 3 to 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of internal cardiac compressions compared to external compressions?

    <p>Better perfusion of tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended tidal volume per kilogram of body weight for ventilation during CPR?

    <p>10 to 15 mL/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended position for a horse during chest compressions?

    <p>Lateral recumbency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended time frame for initiating CPR in patients according to the text?

    <p>Within 2 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs of cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) according to the text?

    <p>Fixed and dilated pupils, altered CRT, dry cornea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action if you fail to establish an airway during CPR according to the text?

    <p>Start chest compressions immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important part of basic life support according to the text?

    <p>Chest compressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of giving more oxygen than is needed during ventilation?

    <p>Decreased tissue perfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential consequence of using a small gauge needle for ventilation?

    <p>The lungs may pop if too much pressure is applied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended tidal volume per kilogram of body weight to avoid iatrogenic barotrauma, pulmonary hemorrhage, or pneumothorax?

    <p>10 milliliters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of giving more oxygen than is needed during ventilation?

    <p>Increased risk of oxygen toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended ventilation rate per minute for animals during CPR?

    <p>10 breaths per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of tissues is perfused during chest compressions?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential risk of exceeding the recommended tidal volume during ventilation?

    <p>Increased risk of oxygen toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended compression rate for chest compressions in animals during CPR?

    <p>100 compressions per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of ventilation is NOT recommended due to the small gauge of the needle?

    <p>ET tube connected to AMBU bag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) according to the text?

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

    What is the potential consequence of giving more oxygen than is needed during ventilation?

    <p>Oxygen toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs of cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) according to the text?

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

    What is the recommended action if you fail to establish an airway during CPR according to the text?

    <p>Continue attempting to establish an airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended compression rate for chest compressions in animals during CPR?

    <p>100 compressions per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important part of basic life support according to the text?

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

    Which technique is recommended for chest compressions in animals weighing less than 10 kg according to the text?

    <p>Cardiac pump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended compression rate for chest compressions in animals during CPR according to the text?

    <p>100 to 120 bpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animals are likely to have a thoracic pump as an inefficient technique for chest compressions according to the text?

    <p>Greyhound whippets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended position for a horse during chest compressions according to the text?

    <p>Lateral recumbency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is recommended for ventilation during CPR according to the text?

    <p>Laryngoscope-assisted endotracheal intubation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of exceeding the recommended tidal volume during ventilation according to the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of ventilation is NOT recommended due to the small gauge of the needle?

    <p>Mouth to snout/nose/mask ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of giving more oxygen than is needed during ventilation?

    <p>Increased risk of oxygen toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organs are primarily affected by oxygen toxicity?

    <p>Brain and liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended tidal volume per kilogram of body weight for ventilation during CPR?

    <p>10 mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended ventilation rate per minute?

    <p>10 breaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main potential consequence of being too aggressive during ventilation?

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

    What is the potential consequence of exceeding the recommended tidal volume during ventilation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended ventilation rate per minute when using an anaesthetic machine?

    <p>4-6 breaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

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