منذر عقيلMunther Akeel, [11/05/2025 06:50]م
CPR - 40 Expected MCQs
.1What does CPR stand for?
A) Cardiac Pressure Recovery
B) Central Pulmonary Response
C) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
D) Circulatory Pulse Recovery
Answer: C
.2What is the primary purpose of CPR?
A) Deliver pain relief
B) Restore cardiopulmonary function and oxygenate vital organs
C) Decrease heart rate
D) Provide IV access
Answer: B
.3Which of the following is NOT a reversible cause of cardiac arrest (6H & 4T?)
A) Hypoxia
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Hyperthermia
D) Cardiac tamponade
Answer: C
.4Diagnosis of cardiac arrest is confirmed by all EXCEPT:
A) Apnea
B) Presence of peripheral pulse
C) Loss of consciousness
D) No apical pulse
Answer: B
.5CPR works by:
A) Providing direct oxygen to lungs
B) Mimicking artificial heartbeat and breathing
C) Restarting the brain
D) Providing pain control
Answer: B
.6CPR is most effective when started within how many minutes of cardiac arrest?
A) 2 minutes
B) 4 minutes
C) 8 minutes
D) 10 minutes
Answer: B
.7Which of the following is NOT part of the CPR chain of survival ?
A) Early recognition
B) Early CPR
C) Early defibrillation
D) Early intubation
Answer: D
.8Correct order of CPR according to the current C-A-B approach is:
A) Airway → Breathing → Compressions
B) Compressions → Airway → Breathing
C) Breathing → Compressions → Airway
D) Compressions → Breathing → Airway
Answer: B
.9During CPR, the ratio of compressions to breaths for a single rescuer is:
A) 15:1
B) 15:2
C) 30:2
D) 5:1
Answer: C
.11Compression depth in adults should be at least:
A) 2 cm
B) 4 cm
C) 5 cm
D) 8 cm
Answer: C
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.11Compression rate during CPR for adults should be:
A) 80–100/min
B) 100–120/min
C) 120–140/min
D) 140–160/min
Answer: B
.12In infants, compression technique includes:
A) One hand only
B) Two-thumb encircling or two fingers
C) Full palm
D) Foot pressure
Answer: B
.13Which rhythm is shockable?
A) Asystole
B) PEA
C) Ventricular fibrillation
D) Sinus bradycardia
Answer: C
.14Defibrillation is done using a dose of:
A) 2 J/kg
B) 4 J/kg
C) 6 J/kg
D) 10 J/kg
Answer: B
.15CPR should be continued for at least how many minutes before rhythm reassessment?
A) 1 minute
B) 2 minutes
C) 3 minutes
D) 4 minutes
Answer: B
.16One full cycle of CPR (30:2) equals approximately:
A) 1 minute
B) 2 minutes
C) 4 minutes
D) 5 cycles
Answer: D
.17Which of the following is used to open the airway in an unconscious pati ent?
A) Chin-tuck
B) Jaw thrust
C) Nose pinch
D) Heimlich
Answer: B
.18The Heimlich maneuver is indicated in:
A) Seizing patient
B) Unconscious patient
C) Conscious patient with airway obstruction
D) Infant CPR
Answer: C
.19Best indicator of successful CPR:
A) Cold extremities
B) Seizures
C) Return of strong pulse, color, movement
D) Dilated pupils
Answer: C
.21Which equipment is essential in CPR in hospital setting?
A) Crash cart
B) Nasogastric tube
C) Foley catheter
D) ECG leads
Answer: A
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.21BLS refers to:
A) Use of drugs and intubation
B) Use of mechanical devices
C) Life support without special equipment
D) ICU-level support
Answer: C
.22Advanced Life Support (ALS) includes all EXCEPT:
A) ECG monitoring
B) Defibrillation
C) Artificial airway
D) Physical therapy
Answer: D
.23In children, defibrillation uses adult energy if age is:
A) <4 years
B) <8 years
C) >8 years
D) >12 years
Answer: C
.24Adrenaline dose during CPR is:
A) 0.5 mg every 2 min
B) 1 mg every 3-5 min
C) 1.5 mg every 10 min
D) 2 mg every 10 min
Answer: B
.25Amiodarone is given after which shock?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fifth
Answer: D
.26CPR in neonates starts with:
A) 30:2
B) 3:1
C) 15:2
D) 10:1
Answer: B
.27Calcium is indicated in cardiac arrest due to all EXCEPT:
A) Hyperkalemia
B) Hypocalcemia
C) Hypermagnesemia
D) Hypoglycemia
Answer: D
.28IV fluids of choice in CPR are:
A) Dextrose
B) Normal saline
C) 5% albumin
D) Hypertonic glucose
Answer: B
.29Which drug is contraindicated for routine use in CPR due to risks like CO2 retention ?
A) Epinephrine
B) Sodium bicarbonate
C) Lidocaine
D) Atropine
Answer: B
منذر عقيلMunther Akeel, [11/05/2025 06:50]م
.31Magnesium is given in CPR in all EXCEPT:
A) Torsade de pointes
B) VF with hypomagnesemia
C) Bradycardia
D) Digoxin toxicity
Answer: C
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.31Vasopressin is given as:
A) 1 mg every 3 min
B) 40 IU once
C) 0.5 mg twice
D) 10 IU every 5 min
Answer: B
.32What happens if adrenaline is delayed in shockable rhythm?
A) Increases survival
B) Reduces CPR time
C) Reduces effectiveness of defibrillation
D) Has no effect
Answer: C
.33Signs of return of circulation include all EXCEPT:
A) Color improvement
B) Weak breathing
C) Flat ECG
D) Palpable pulse
Answer: C
.34Which statement about atropine is TRUE?
A) Effective in asystole
B) Routinely used in all rhythms
C) Given for bradycardia or AV block
D) Replaces adrenaline
Answer: C
.35CPR is terminated in all cases EXCEPT:
A) Return of circulation
B) Arrival of emergency help
C) Physical exhaustion of rescuer
D) 15 minutes of CPR with no pulse
Answer: D
.36Post-resuscitation care includes all EXCEPT:
A) Maintain oxygen saturation 92–96%
B) Consider hypothermia
C) Delay diagnostics
D) Treat underlying cause
Answer: C
.37Defibrillator pad placement in adults is:
A) Bilateral lower chest
B) Right infraclavicular and left mid-axillary
C) Forehead and chest
D) Neck and shoulder
Answer: B
.38Shockable rhythms are managed by:
A) Atropine
B) Lidocaine only
C) Defibrillation
D) Sodium bicarbonate
Answer: C
.39In pediatric CPR, initial step is:
A) Pulse check
B) Rescue breaths
C) Airway suction
D) Defibrillation
Answer: B
.41Preferred airway device in advanced life support:
A) Oral suction
B) Nasal cannula
C) Endotracheal tube
D) Face mask only
Answer: C