Exam 34: Emergency Cardiovascular Life Support

A patient with suspected spinal trauma is admitted to the emergency department and subsequently goes into respiratory arrest. Which of the following would be the appropriate action to initially secure an open airway in this patient?

At the onset of adult mouth-to-mouth ventilation, what should the practitioner provide?

What is the maximum energy level for defibrillation of children and infants?

What is the leading cause of death in the United States?

What is the first step in basic life support?

Which of the following reasons explains why abdominal thrusts are not recommended for infants younger than 1 year?

During CPR, a properly positioned endotracheal tube can do which of the following? I. Isolate and protect the lower airway from aspiration. II. Permit suctioning of the trachea and mainstem bronchi. III. Facilitate positive-pressure ventilation and oxygenation. IV. Provide a route for administration of selected drug agents.

After successful initiation of mouth-to-mouth ventilation on an adult in respiratory arrest, you confirm the presence of a good pulse. At this point you would continue ventilation at what rate?

During single-rescuer adult CPR, what is the proper ratio of compressions to ventilation?

What is the proper ratio of external chest compressions to ventilation for neonates?

Which of the following situations warrant use of mouth-to-nose ventilation in adult respiratory arrest victims? I.involuntary contraction of the jaw muscles II.tracheostomy or laryngectomy patients III.traumatic injury to the jaw or mouth

What is the most common problem with the use of bag-valve-mask resuscitators?

What is the initial energy level for a biphasic defibrillation of an adult patient?

During CPR, how can you judge if ventilation is effective?