KFD BEST EMS CPR PROTOCOL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
How should hangings, drownings, electrocutions, and asphyxiations be treated? - ANS They
should be treated as a Medical Cardiac Arrest.
What is the first action to take if low-quality CPR was administered before arrival? -
ANS Complete 2 minutes of CPR prior to rhythm check.
What is the recommended compression rate during CPR? - ANS 100-120 compressions per
minute, with no leaning and allowing full chest recoil.
What should be done for pregnant patients during CPR? - ANS Displace the uterus to the
patient's left side.
What is the purpose of starting a metronome and timer during CPR? - ANS To maintain the
correct compression rate and timing.
How often should compressors switch during CPR? - ANS Every 2 minutes.
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, What should be done if a shockable rhythm is recognized at the rhythm check? - ANS Shock
immediately (assuming everyone is clear of the patient)
What positions are acceptable for pads when applying an automated CPR device? -
ANS Anterior/posterior or anterior/lateral
What is the ventilation rate for patients during CPR? - ANS Ventilate via BVM with high flow
oxygen at 10 breaths per minute at low tidal volumes.
What are the capnography goals during CPR? - ANS Greater than 10-20 mmHg
What drug can now be administered if the patient is in a shockable rhythm after 2 shocks? -
ANS Administer Epinephrine 1:10,000 1 mg IV/IO every 3 minutes.
What should be done if the patient is still in VF/VT after 3 shocks? - ANS Subsequent shocks
should be delivered after changing the pad vector or using Dual Sequential Defibrillation.
What is the protocol for a non-shockable rhythm? - ANS Continuous compressions,
administer Epinephrine 1:10,000 1 mg IV/IO every 3 minutes, and consider Hs/Ts
What should be done if Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) is achieved? - ANS Obtain
12-lead EKG, vitals, and continue supportive care.
What is the preferred method for maintaining SBP > 90 mmHg post-ROSC? - ANS Use IV/IO
NS/LR fluid boluses and pressors as needed.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
How should hangings, drownings, electrocutions, and asphyxiations be treated? - ANS They
should be treated as a Medical Cardiac Arrest.
What is the first action to take if low-quality CPR was administered before arrival? -
ANS Complete 2 minutes of CPR prior to rhythm check.
What is the recommended compression rate during CPR? - ANS 100-120 compressions per
minute, with no leaning and allowing full chest recoil.
What should be done for pregnant patients during CPR? - ANS Displace the uterus to the
patient's left side.
What is the purpose of starting a metronome and timer during CPR? - ANS To maintain the
correct compression rate and timing.
How often should compressors switch during CPR? - ANS Every 2 minutes.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, What should be done if a shockable rhythm is recognized at the rhythm check? - ANS Shock
immediately (assuming everyone is clear of the patient)
What positions are acceptable for pads when applying an automated CPR device? -
ANS Anterior/posterior or anterior/lateral
What is the ventilation rate for patients during CPR? - ANS Ventilate via BVM with high flow
oxygen at 10 breaths per minute at low tidal volumes.
What are the capnography goals during CPR? - ANS Greater than 10-20 mmHg
What drug can now be administered if the patient is in a shockable rhythm after 2 shocks? -
ANS Administer Epinephrine 1:10,000 1 mg IV/IO every 3 minutes.
What should be done if the patient is still in VF/VT after 3 shocks? - ANS Subsequent shocks
should be delivered after changing the pad vector or using Dual Sequential Defibrillation.
What is the protocol for a non-shockable rhythm? - ANS Continuous compressions,
administer Epinephrine 1:10,000 1 mg IV/IO every 3 minutes, and consider Hs/Ts
What should be done if Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) is achieved? - ANS Obtain
12-lead EKG, vitals, and continue supportive care.
What is the preferred method for maintaining SBP > 90 mmHg post-ROSC? - ANS Use IV/IO
NS/LR fluid boluses and pressors as needed.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
