1. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated.To assess

CPRquality, which should you do?

A. Monitor the patients PETCO2

B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG

C. Check the patients pulse

D. Obtain a chest X-Ray

Answer: A. Monitor the patients PETCO2

2. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a

patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of

spontaneous circulation in thefield?

A. Comprehensive stroke care unit

B. Acute rehabilitation care unit

C. Acute long-term care unit

D. Coronary reperfusion- capable medical center

Answer: D. Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center

3. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac

arrest in anunresponsive patient?

A. Slow, weak pulse rate

B. Cyanosis

C. Agonal gasps

D. Irregular, weak pulse rate

Answer: C. Agonal gasps