Board of Legal SpecializationPractice Exam

Which of the following is NOT part of the adult out-of-hospital post-cardiac chain of survival?

1. Early high-quality CPR

2. Early defibrillation

3. Hospitalization for recovery

4. Activation of emergency response system

The correct answer is: Hospitalization for recovery

The correct answer is that hospitalization for recovery is NOT part of the adult out-of-hospital post-cardiac chain of survival. The chain of survival focuses on immediate actions taken during a cardiac emergency to increase the chances of survival and a favorable outcome. This includes early high-quality CPR, which is vital for maintaining blood flow to the heart and brain; early defibrillation, which is crucial for restoring a normal heart rhythm; and prompt activation of the emergency response system, which ensures that professional medical help is on the way as quickly as possible. Hospitalization, while necessary for recovery and further treatment after a cardiac event, is not a part of the immediate actions needed to respond to a cardiac arrest in an out-of-hospital setting. Instead, the chain of survival emphasizes the urgency of interventions that can be performed before the patient reaches the hospital, ensuring that effective care is provided at the scene promptly.