Question 1
You are treating a patient with symptomatic bradycardia (heart rate 34 bpm, blood pressure 82/50 mmHg, diaphoretic). According to the PHECC Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), what is the first-line pharmacotherapeutic intervention?
Correct Answer:
Atropine 600 mcg IV.
Question 2
A 12-lead ECG reveals ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF, with reciprocal ST depression in leads I and aVL. An Advanced Paramedic performs a right-sided ECG which shows 1.5 mm ST elevation in lead V4R. Which of the following is contraindicated in this patient's management?
Correct Answer:
Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) administration.
Question 3
During a resuscitation attempt for a patient in refractory Ventricular Fibrillation (VF), the team has delivered three shocks and administered the first dose of Adrenaline. According to the PHECC cardiac arrest guidelines, what is the drug and dose that should be administered next?
Correct Answer:
Amiodarone 300 mg IV/IO.
Question 4
While managing a patient in cardiac arrest, you monitor continuous waveform capnography. During CPR, you note a sudden, sustained increase in End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide (ETCO2) from 12 mmHg to 42 mmHg. What does this clinical change most likely indicate?
Correct Answer:
Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC).
Question 5
You are treating an unstable patient with monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) who has a palpable pulse but displays signs of poor perfusion (altered mental status, chest pain, hypotension). What is the preferred immediate treatment under the PHECC guidelines?
Correct Answer:
Synchronized cardioversion.
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