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ALS RCUK Questions with Correct
Answers for Specific Exam Mail

STEMI is always associated with chest pain

Ans: False



STEMI rarely causes VF

Ans: False



ST depression in leads V1-3

Ans: Posterior STEMI



new left bundle branch block

Ans: STEMI



Transcutaneous pacing electrical capture

Ans: 50-100 mA



Transcutaneous pacing in hyperkalaemi

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Ans: May be unsuccessful



Movement artefact may inhibit the pacemaker

Ans: True



Electrical capture and generation of qrs complex ensures
return of pulse

Ans: False



Self adhesive pads or ecg electrodes

Ans: Electrodes



Where to apply adhesive electrodes for 3 lead
monitoring

Ans: Over bone (minimise artefact)



Normal PR interval time

Ans: 0.12-0.20 seconds (3-5 small boxes)




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Normal QRS complex

Ans: less than 0.12 seconds (3 small boxes)



Immediate entry of water into lungs in drowning

Ans: False



What happens initially in drowning

Ans: Laryngospasm and breath holding



High chance of good outcome in drowning

Ans: Less than 10mins



Low chance of good outcome in drowning

Ans: More than 25 mins



Following submersion, order of cardiac and respiratory
arrest

Ans: Respiratory then cardiac




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