Advanced Life Support Exam Questions With Accurate
Answers.
Out of hospital, what percentage of patients who receive resuscitation survive
to return home? - accurate answers-9%
In 2019-2020, what is the overall survival of adult in-hospital cardiac arrest to
discharge? - accurate answers-23.9%
What is the second biggest cause of death in the UK? - accurate answers-
Ischemic Heart Disease
Out of hospital, what percentage of cases of cardiac arrest are VF/ pulseless
VT, asystole and PEA? - accurate answers-VF/ pulseless VT = 25%
Asystole = 50%
PEA = 25%
Out of hospital, what percentage of people in whom resuscitation is
attempted, achieve ROSC? - accurate answers-30%
In hospital, what percentage of cases of cardiac arrest are shockable and non-
shockable? And what are the rates of survival for these rhythms? - accurate
answers-VF/ pulseless VT = 18.1%, survival = 50.6%
PEA/ asystole = 73.1%, survival = 14.4%
What are the 4 steps in the chain of survival? - accurate answers-Early
recognition, early CPR, early defibrillation and post-resuscitation care
What is the in-hospital number for the resuscitation team? - accurate
answers-2222
What should not delay attempts to defibrillate a patient in VF/ pulseless VT? -
accurate answers-Chest compressions and ventilation
What is classified as early defibrillation? And what survival rates does this
produce? - accurate answers-Defibrillation within 3-5 minutes of collapse.
Survival rates 50-70%
What are the shockable rhythms? - accurate answers-VF and pulseless VT
,What are the non-shockable rhythms? - accurate answers-PEA and asystole
What is the rate of compressions to ventilations for adults? - accurate
answers-30:2
What is the first 3 steps in the ALS pathway? - accurate answers-Check for
danger, check for patient response, call for help
What are the 4 H's? - accurate answers-Hypoxia, hypovolemia,
hypo/hyperthermia, hypo/hyperkalaemia
What are the 4 T's? - accurate answers-Thrombosis (MI or PE), toxins,
tamponade, tension pneumothorax
What mode of imaging should you consider during cardiac arrest to recognise
reversible causes? - accurate answers-Ultrasound or coronary angiography/
PCI
Extracorporeal CPR - accurate answers-A method of cardiopulmonary
resuscitation that passes the patient's blood through a machine in a process to
oxygenate the blood supply. A portable extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation device is used as an adjunct to standard CPR.
How often should you perform rhythm checks during CPR? - accurate
answers-2 minutes
What SpO2 should you aim for post ROSC? - accurate answers-94-98%
How much and how often do you give adrenaline during CPR? - accurate
answers-1mg IV initially after the third shock, then every 3-5 minutes/ at
alternate shocks
How much and how often do you give amiodarone during CPR? - accurate
answers-300mg IV initially after the third shock - ONLY in shockable rhythms
What is the appropriate depth and rate of chest compressions? - accurate
answers-5-6cm at a rate of 100-120bpm
, What are the key non-technical skills involved in resuscitation? - accurate
answers-Situational awareness, decision making, team working/ leadership
and task management
What are some of the important points of information gathering when
involved in an arrest? - accurate answers-Potential causes => note location,
staff information leading up to event, note actions already initiated, confirm
who is present and who is LEADING
Interpretation => confirm diagnosis, check monitor is attached, determine
immediate needs and actions
Future planning => Consider impact of interventions, plan next steps
What are some of the decisions that can be made at an arrest? - accurate
answers-Choice of shock, appropriate treatment, how long to continue
resuscitation, appropriate post-resus care
What makes a good resuscitation team member? - accurate answers-
Competence, communication, commitment, supportive, accountable, creative,
prepare to admit when help is needed
What is the TEAM tool? - accurate answers-Team Emergency Assessment
Measure - teaching instrument and discussion point for both instructors and
candidates
What is SBARD? - accurate answers-Situation, background, assessment,
recommendation, decision
What is RSVP? - accurate answers-Reason, story, vitals, plan
What is the normal body temperature? - accurate answers-36.1-38C
What is the frequency of monitoring for someone with a NEWS between 5-6? -
accurate answers-Minimum 1 hourly
What is the frequency of monitoring for someone with a NEWS of 7 or more? -
accurate answers-Continuous
What is the frequency of monitoring for someone with a NEWS of 3 in a single
parameter? - accurate answers-Minimum 1 hourly
Answers.
Out of hospital, what percentage of patients who receive resuscitation survive
to return home? - accurate answers-9%
In 2019-2020, what is the overall survival of adult in-hospital cardiac arrest to
discharge? - accurate answers-23.9%
What is the second biggest cause of death in the UK? - accurate answers-
Ischemic Heart Disease
Out of hospital, what percentage of cases of cardiac arrest are VF/ pulseless
VT, asystole and PEA? - accurate answers-VF/ pulseless VT = 25%
Asystole = 50%
PEA = 25%
Out of hospital, what percentage of people in whom resuscitation is
attempted, achieve ROSC? - accurate answers-30%
In hospital, what percentage of cases of cardiac arrest are shockable and non-
shockable? And what are the rates of survival for these rhythms? - accurate
answers-VF/ pulseless VT = 18.1%, survival = 50.6%
PEA/ asystole = 73.1%, survival = 14.4%
What are the 4 steps in the chain of survival? - accurate answers-Early
recognition, early CPR, early defibrillation and post-resuscitation care
What is the in-hospital number for the resuscitation team? - accurate
answers-2222
What should not delay attempts to defibrillate a patient in VF/ pulseless VT? -
accurate answers-Chest compressions and ventilation
What is classified as early defibrillation? And what survival rates does this
produce? - accurate answers-Defibrillation within 3-5 minutes of collapse.
Survival rates 50-70%
What are the shockable rhythms? - accurate answers-VF and pulseless VT
,What are the non-shockable rhythms? - accurate answers-PEA and asystole
What is the rate of compressions to ventilations for adults? - accurate
answers-30:2
What is the first 3 steps in the ALS pathway? - accurate answers-Check for
danger, check for patient response, call for help
What are the 4 H's? - accurate answers-Hypoxia, hypovolemia,
hypo/hyperthermia, hypo/hyperkalaemia
What are the 4 T's? - accurate answers-Thrombosis (MI or PE), toxins,
tamponade, tension pneumothorax
What mode of imaging should you consider during cardiac arrest to recognise
reversible causes? - accurate answers-Ultrasound or coronary angiography/
PCI
Extracorporeal CPR - accurate answers-A method of cardiopulmonary
resuscitation that passes the patient's blood through a machine in a process to
oxygenate the blood supply. A portable extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation device is used as an adjunct to standard CPR.
How often should you perform rhythm checks during CPR? - accurate
answers-2 minutes
What SpO2 should you aim for post ROSC? - accurate answers-94-98%
How much and how often do you give adrenaline during CPR? - accurate
answers-1mg IV initially after the third shock, then every 3-5 minutes/ at
alternate shocks
How much and how often do you give amiodarone during CPR? - accurate
answers-300mg IV initially after the third shock - ONLY in shockable rhythms
What is the appropriate depth and rate of chest compressions? - accurate
answers-5-6cm at a rate of 100-120bpm
, What are the key non-technical skills involved in resuscitation? - accurate
answers-Situational awareness, decision making, team working/ leadership
and task management
What are some of the important points of information gathering when
involved in an arrest? - accurate answers-Potential causes => note location,
staff information leading up to event, note actions already initiated, confirm
who is present and who is LEADING
Interpretation => confirm diagnosis, check monitor is attached, determine
immediate needs and actions
Future planning => Consider impact of interventions, plan next steps
What are some of the decisions that can be made at an arrest? - accurate
answers-Choice of shock, appropriate treatment, how long to continue
resuscitation, appropriate post-resus care
What makes a good resuscitation team member? - accurate answers-
Competence, communication, commitment, supportive, accountable, creative,
prepare to admit when help is needed
What is the TEAM tool? - accurate answers-Team Emergency Assessment
Measure - teaching instrument and discussion point for both instructors and
candidates
What is SBARD? - accurate answers-Situation, background, assessment,
recommendation, decision
What is RSVP? - accurate answers-Reason, story, vitals, plan
What is the normal body temperature? - accurate answers-36.1-38C
What is the frequency of monitoring for someone with a NEWS between 5-6? -
accurate answers-Minimum 1 hourly
What is the frequency of monitoring for someone with a NEWS of 7 or more? -
accurate answers-Continuous
What is the frequency of monitoring for someone with a NEWS of 3 in a single
parameter? - accurate answers-Minimum 1 hourly
