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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of cardiac arrest?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of cardiac arrest?
- Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
- Tachycardia with narrow QRS complexes (correct)
- Asystole
- Ventricular fibrillation (VF)
What is the recommended duration for checking breathing in an unconscious person, in seconds?
What is the recommended duration for checking breathing in an unconscious person, in seconds?
- 10 (correct)
- 15
- 20
- 5
Which of the following best describes the underlying cause of shock?
Which of the following best describes the underlying cause of shock?
- Insufficient oxygen supply to cells (correct)
- Loss of circulating blood from the body
- The body's reaction to stress
- A set of symptoms indicating the activation of additional hormones
What is the FIRST priority when addressing the needs of an unconscious person?
What is the FIRST priority when addressing the needs of an unconscious person?
A conscious patient has cool, pale and sweaty skin. What does this symptom MOST likely indicate?
A conscious patient has cool, pale and sweaty skin. What does this symptom MOST likely indicate?
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Ventricular fibrillation (VF)
Ventricular fibrillation (VF)
A condition where the heart's electrical activity becomes chaotic, preventing effective blood pumping.
What is Shock?
What is Shock?
The body's response to stress, involving the release of hormones to compensate for reduced blood flow and oxygen delivery.
Immobilizing Injured Upper Limb
Immobilizing Injured Upper Limb
This involves using a triangular scarf or Kramer splint to support the injured limb and prevent further movement.
Disturbing Symptoms/Injuries
Disturbing Symptoms/Injuries
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Mechanisms of Cardiac Arrest
Mechanisms of Cardiac Arrest
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