Advanced Life Support

Question 1

What are the two main categories of cardiac rhythms in advanced life support?

Answer 1

Shockable and non-shockable rhythms.

Question 2

Which rhythm is considered shockable: Ventricular Fibrillation or Asystole?

Answer 2

Ventricular Fibrillation.

Question 3

True or False: Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) is a shockable rhythm.

Answer 3

False.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The primary treatment for a shockable rhythm is __________.

Answer 4

defibrillation.

Question 5

What is the recommended first dose of epinephrine for a patient in cardiac arrest?

Answer 5

1 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes.

Question 6

Name one non-shockable rhythm.

Answer 6

Asystole or Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA).

Question 7

What is the significance of identifying shockable versus non-shockable rhythms in advanced life support?

Answer 7

It determines the appropriate treatment approach during cardiac arrest.

Question 8

In advanced life support, what is the initial action for a patient with Ventricular Tachycardia with a pulse?

Answer 8

Administer synchronized cardioversion.

Question 9

Multiple choice: Which of the following rhythms is not shockable? A) Ventricular Fibrillation B) Atrial Fibrillation C) Asystole D) Pulseless Electrical Activity

Answer 9

B) Atrial Fibrillation.

Question 10

True or False: Continuous CPR should be performed until a shock is delivered for a shockable rhythm.

Answer 10

True.