Advanced life support QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS(RATED A)
Name 2 shockable rhythms - ANSWER VF/ pulseless VT
Name 2 non shockable rhythms - ANSWER Asystole / pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
Name 8 reversible causes of cardiac arrest - ANSWER Hypoxia, Tamponade, Hypothermia, Tension PTX,
hypovolaemia, hypo/Hyperkalaemia (other metabolic abnormalities), thrombosis, toxins
Name the 6 things you ought to do DURING CPR in advanced life support? - ANSWER Correct reversible
causes
Check electrode positioning
Establish IV access and secure airway
If PEA - adrenaline 1mg
If 3 shocks already given in VF - 1mg adrenaline + 300mg amiodarone
Give adrenaline every 3-5 mins all cases
Which drug do you need to give immediately in PEA / asystole? - ANSWER Adrenaline 1mg
What two drugs do you need to administer after 3rd shock in VF? - ANSWER Adrenaline 1 g and
amiodarone 300mg
Briefly list out the steps in advanced life support - ANSWER 1) Assess patient
2) open airway (call for help)
3) start chest compressions
4) asses rhythm
5) is it shockable or non shockable
During CPR also assess the 6 things mentioned elsewhere.
CORRECT ANSWERS(RATED A)
Name 2 shockable rhythms - ANSWER VF/ pulseless VT
Name 2 non shockable rhythms - ANSWER Asystole / pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
Name 8 reversible causes of cardiac arrest - ANSWER Hypoxia, Tamponade, Hypothermia, Tension PTX,
hypovolaemia, hypo/Hyperkalaemia (other metabolic abnormalities), thrombosis, toxins
Name the 6 things you ought to do DURING CPR in advanced life support? - ANSWER Correct reversible
causes
Check electrode positioning
Establish IV access and secure airway
If PEA - adrenaline 1mg
If 3 shocks already given in VF - 1mg adrenaline + 300mg amiodarone
Give adrenaline every 3-5 mins all cases
Which drug do you need to give immediately in PEA / asystole? - ANSWER Adrenaline 1mg
What two drugs do you need to administer after 3rd shock in VF? - ANSWER Adrenaline 1 g and
amiodarone 300mg
Briefly list out the steps in advanced life support - ANSWER 1) Assess patient
2) open airway (call for help)
3) start chest compressions
4) asses rhythm
5) is it shockable or non shockable
During CPR also assess the 6 things mentioned elsewhere.
