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CPR Quiz

So, you think you know your CPR? Take this short 10 question quiz to test your theoretical knowledge.

 

If you didn't get all the answers correct - don't worry! Book a training session with me and all will fall into place.

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Did you ace the quiz? Great news - you clearly know some of the basic theory behind Veterinary CPR. But what about when it happens for real? Can you and your team co-ordinate yourselves calmly and efficiently to deliver effective CPR? If you're not sure, then book a training session with me and we will home in those practical skills to ensure you are best prepared for every eventuality!

Question 1

Upon finding an unresponsive patient, what’s the first thing you should do?

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  1. Start compressions

  2. Call for help

  3. Shake and shout

  4. Check the airway

Question 2

Well executed external chest compressions may only produce what % of normal cardiac output?

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  1. 18%

  2. 42%

  3. 30%

  4. 22%

Question 6

Once compressions, intubation and ventilation are underway, the next thing to do is attach the ECG and ETC02 monitoring.

 

  1. True

  2. False

Question 7

If placing a peripheral catheter, they should be prioritised in which of the following orders?

 

  1. Jugular, cephalic, saphenous

  2. Cephalic, saphenous, jugular

  3. Saphenous, jugular, cephalic

  4. Cephalic, jugular, saphenous

Question 3

How should a wide chested dog (such as a Bulldog) have chest compressions performed?

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  1. Between sternum and spine in dorsal recumbency

  2. Between the ribs on opposite sides of the chest in lateral recumbency

  3. In lateral recumbency over the widest portion of the chest

Question 4

When ventilating using a tight fitting face mask, compressions should continue through delivery of a breath.

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  1. True

  2. False

 

(note intubation should be performed as soon as physically possible)

Question 8

When a drug overdose was known or highly suspected to be the cause of the arrest, should reversal agents be administered before monitoring is initiated in these cases?

 

  1. Yes

  2. No

Question 9

Which of the following are both non-shockable rhythms?

 

  1. Pulseless VT and PEA

  2. Asystole and VF

  3. VF and Pulseless VT

  4. PEA and Asystole

Question 5

In an intubated patient, how frequently should we administer positive pressure ventilation?

 

  1. Two breaths to every 30 compressions

  2. Every 10 seconds

  3. Every 6 seconds

  4. It varies according to patient size

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct dose of Adrenaline for a 17kg patient?

(1mg/ml presentation)

 

  1. 0.17ml every other cycle

  2. 1.7ml every cycle

  3. 0.17ml for 2 cycles, then 1.7ml

  4. None of the above

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