Advanced life support QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS(RATED A)

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.