Adult Life Support

Question 1

what is the chest compression and rescue breath ratio

Answer 1

30:2

Question 2

what are shockable rhythms

Answer 2

ventricular fibrillation

pulseness ventricular tachycardia

Question 3

what are non-shockable rhythms

Answer 3

asystole

pulseless electricans

Question 4

what drugs are used

Answer 4

adrenaline 1mg

amiadorone 300mg

Question 5

when should adrenaline be given

Answer 5

non-shockable rhythms:
ASAP

shockable rhythms:
give after three shocks have been given and started chest compressions

repeat every 3-5mins

Question 6

how should amiadorone be given

Answer 6

shockable rhythms:
give after three shocks have been given and started chest compressions

give again after 5 shocks

Question 7

how long should CPR be extended for if thrombolytic drugs are given

Answer 7

60-90 mins

Question 8

what do you do the arrest was witness

Answer 8

give 3 successive shocks

Question 9

where do you go if IV access isn’t achieved

Answer 9

intra-osseous

Question 10

what should be given when a PE is suspected during CPR

Answer 10

thrombolytic agents

Question 11

how is it managed when the patient has hypothermia

Answer 11

do chest compressions with 3 shocks

then withhold shock until temp >30 degrees