Exam NREMT topic 2 question 30 discussion

Actual exam question from Test Prep's NREMT

Question #: 30
Topic #: 2

A 64-year-old female has just collapsed in cardiac arrest. You are alone. After your initial assessment, you should give two ventilations, then:

A. Analyze the rhythm, and deliver a shock if indicated.
B. Begin chest compressions for one minute.
C. Analyze the rhythm, and begin chest compressions.
D. Call medical control, and begin chest compressions.

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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️
While there is limited information that people in extended periods of cardiac arrest may benefit from CPR before defibrillation, overwhelming information indicates that defibrillating very early in a "fresh" arrest situation will provide the best opportunity for correcting the most common cause of cardiac arrest—ventricular fibrillation.

by Tio97 at Aug. 25, 2022, 2:53 a.m.

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alexisf5

4 days, 14 hours ago

Selected Answer: B

I looked up this question on two websites, both say the answer is B. Not sure, but B would make the most sense since she collapsed and you're supposed to start chest compressions. Correct me if I'm wrong, I'd love to hear everyone's input!

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musicman007

9 months ago

We aren’t taught in school how to analogue rhythms as an EMT -B

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Tio97

1 year, 11 months ago

the answer is A While there is limited information that people in extended periods of cardiac arrest may benefit from CPR before defibrillation, overwhelming information indicates that defibrillating very early in a “fresh” arrest situation will provide the best opportunity for correcting the most common cause of cardiac arrest—ventricular fibrillation. Explore more questions

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