Statewide Basic Life Support Protocols Quiz

When should defibrillation be initiated prior to CPR?

• If the patient is not responding to other interventions

• If the patient is in a moving ambulance

• Only if the patient is an adult

• Only if the cardiac arrest is witnessed by the responding EMS provider

What is the recommended cycle of CPR for pediatric patients with two rescuers?

• 5 compressions then 2 breaths

• 30 compressions then 2 breaths

• 20 compressions then 2 breaths

• 15 compressions then 2 breaths

What should be done immediately after defibrillation?

• Administer medication

• Check for a pulse

• Resume CPR

• Administer oxygen

When should compressors be rotated during CPR?

• Every two minutes

• Every five minutes

• Every ten minutes

• Every fifteen minutes

When should medical control be called for termination of resuscitation?

• After 20 minutes of resuscitation

• Only after 15 cycles of CPR

• After 5 minutes of resuscitation

• After 10 minutes of resuscitation

What is the purpose of the recovery position in post-resuscitation care?

• To ensure the patient's comfort

• To prevent aspiration

• To facilitate transportation

• To monitor the patient's vital signs

What is the first step in the chain of survival for cardiac arrest?

• Early defibrillation

• Early recognition and call for help

• Effective CPR

• Post-resuscitation care

When making a Just Culture report, what is the program's goal?

• To improve the agency

• To fix the provider

• To reduce the frequency and severity of errors

• To punish and rehabilitate