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ALS Course Questions with Correct
Answers for Specific Exam Mail
The Chain of Survival
Ans: Early recognition and call for help
Early CPR - buys time 2-4x better
Early defibrillation to restart the heart - within 3-5 mins 50-
70% survival
Post resuscitation care to restore quality of life
Initial Plan - Unresponsive
Pretest - Stuvia US
,2
Ans: Unresponsive not breathing - shake and ask if alright
Look, listen feel (look in airway/chin tilt, checking for
breathing looking down at chest ear to mouth (listen/feel)
for ten seconds)
Call resuscitation team
CPR 30:2
Apply pads and attempt defibrillation
Airway adjuncts and oxygen
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If alone - go collect defibrillator/help
Defibrillation Process Initially
Pretest - Stuvia US
,3
Ans: Attach pads whilst compressions ongoing
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=====REPEAT
Stop for short rhythm check then continue
If shock advised charge whilst compressions continue -
everyone else stand clear (O2 away)
Once charged compressions stop, deliver shock
Restart compressions
Off chest max 5 seconds
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=====REPEAT
If enough staff during compressions etc cannulas, drugs,
airways etc should be set up/inserted by free staff
Respiratory Arrest
Pretest - Stuvia US
, 4
Ans: Ventilate every 6 seconds bag valve mask
Check pulse every minute
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If any doubt treat as Cardiac arrest
Cap refill, pulse, well perfused are signs of circulation
Shockable and Non- Shockable Rhythms
Pretest - Stuvia US
ALS Course Questions with Correct
Answers for Specific Exam Mail
The Chain of Survival
Ans: Early recognition and call for help
Early CPR - buys time 2-4x better
Early defibrillation to restart the heart - within 3-5 mins 50-
70% survival
Post resuscitation care to restore quality of life
Initial Plan - Unresponsive
Pretest - Stuvia US
,2
Ans: Unresponsive not breathing - shake and ask if alright
Look, listen feel (look in airway/chin tilt, checking for
breathing looking down at chest ear to mouth (listen/feel)
for ten seconds)
Call resuscitation team
CPR 30:2
Apply pads and attempt defibrillation
Airway adjuncts and oxygen
==============================================
=====
If alone - go collect defibrillator/help
Defibrillation Process Initially
Pretest - Stuvia US
,3
Ans: Attach pads whilst compressions ongoing
==============================================
=====REPEAT
Stop for short rhythm check then continue
If shock advised charge whilst compressions continue -
everyone else stand clear (O2 away)
Once charged compressions stop, deliver shock
Restart compressions
Off chest max 5 seconds
==============================================
=====REPEAT
If enough staff during compressions etc cannulas, drugs,
airways etc should be set up/inserted by free staff
Respiratory Arrest
Pretest - Stuvia US
, 4
Ans: Ventilate every 6 seconds bag valve mask
Check pulse every minute
==============================================
=====
If any doubt treat as Cardiac arrest
Cap refill, pulse, well perfused are signs of circulation
Shockable and Non- Shockable Rhythms
Pretest - Stuvia US
