MEDICINE MCQ
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
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Question
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Which of the following is an emergency treatment given to patients when their breathing and heart stops?
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Heimlich maneuver
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Thoracentesis
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Cardiopulmonary resusciation
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Intermittent positive pressure breathing
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique that’s useful in many emergencies, such as a heart attack or near drowning, in which someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. The American Heart Association recommends starting CPR with hard and fast chest compressions.
Detailed explanation-2: -Adrenaline/epinephrine 1 in 10000 (100 micrograms/mL) is recommended by intravenous injection repeated every 3–5 minutes if necessary.
Detailed explanation-3: -Chest wall injury is the most common complication related to CPR.
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