Advanced Life Support

Question 1

Shockable rhythms

Answer 1

pulseless VT

VF

Question 2

Non-shockable rhythms

Answer 2

Pulseless Electrical Activity

Asystole

Question 3

How often is adrenaline given in shockable rhythms

Answer 3

After 3rd shock

rpt every 3-5 mins once given, regardless of rhythm changes)

Question 4

Dose of adrenaline given during CPR

Answer 4

1mg IV (10ml of 1:10,000)

Question 5

How often is amiodarone given in shockable rhythms

Answer 5

once only after 3 shocks

Question 6

Dose of amiodarone given during CPR

Answer 6

300mg

Question 7

What are the 4H’s and 4T’s

Answer 7

The reversible causes of cardiac arrest

Question 8

4H’s

Answer 8

Hypoxia
Hypovolaemia
Hypothermia
Hypo/hyperkalaemia/metabolic

Question 9

4T’s

Answer 9

Thrombosis
Tension pneumothorax
Cardiac tamponade
Toxins

Question 10

Factors considered in ‘A’ part of ABCDE

Answer 10

Patency - ask patient to speak
High flow O2
Suction
Immobilisation of C-spine if suspected trauma

Question 11

Factors considered in ‘B’ part of ABCDE

Answer 11

Look listen and feel
check HR
inspect, percuss and auscultate chest
O2 sats

Question 12

Factors considered in ‘C’ part of ABCDE

Answer 12

Pulse
BP
Cap refill time

Get IV access
ECG monitor
Emergency bloods
Fluids

Question 13

Factors considered in ‘D’ part of ABCDE

Answer 13

AVPU
Pupils
GCS
Blood sugar

Question 14

Factors considered in ‘E’ part of ABCDE

Answer 14

Temperature control

Expose and undress as appropriate

Question 15

Number for calling resus team

Answer 15

2222

Question 16

Airway manoeuvres not suitable if suspicion of a neck injury

Answer 16

Head tilt and chin lift

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