CPR

Question 1

In emergency situations what drug is given for bradycardia?

Answer 1

Atropoine

Question 2

How far should sternum be depressed in CPR?

Answer 2

5-6 cm

Question 3

What is the rate in CPR?

Answer 3

100-120 per minute

Question 4

How long, in CPR, should 2 breaths take?

Question 5

What two events should be done initially for patients that are responsive, unconsious, respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest?

Answer 5

Responsive - leave/get help
Unconscious - recovery position/help
Respiratory arrest - ventilation/help
Cardiac arrest - help/CPR/ALS

Question 6

How often should the person delivering CPR change?

Answer 6

Every two minutes

Question 7

Where should the chest compressions be done?

Answer 7

Middle of lower hald sternum

Question 8

Is asystole/PEA shockable?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

Give three features of monomorphic VT?

Answer 9

1. broad complex rhythm
2. rapid rate
3. constant QRS morphology

Question 10

Give a feature of polymorphic VT?

Answer 10

Torsades de pointes

Question 11

After first shock in VF/VT patients how long should be waited before 2nd shock delivery?

Answer 11

2 minutes

Question 12

What should be given after the 3rd shock in VT/VF patients?

Answer 12

Adrenaline 1mg IVand amiodarone

Question 13

What drug should be given in emergency asystole?

Answer 13

Adrenaline 1mg IV

Question 14

What should be given for a pulseless electrical activity patient?

Answer 14

Adrenaline 1mg IV

Question 15

During CPR how often should adrenaline be given?

Answer 15

Every 3-5 minutes

Question 16

How much amiodarone should be given in acute scenaries?

Answer 16

300mg

Question 17

What are the potential reversible causes: the four Hs and four Ts?

Answer 17

Hypoxia, Hypovolaemia, Hypo/hyperkalaemia/metabolic, hypothermia
Thrombosis, tamponade, toxins, tension pneumothorax

Question 18

What should be given to treat hypovolaemia?

Answer 18

IV fluids (0.9% saline or Hartmann’s solution/blood)

Question 19

What should be done for emergency tamponade?

Answer 19

Needle cardiocentesis

Question 20

What should be done for tension pneumothorax?

Answer 20

Needle thoracentesis

Question 21

What is the underlying problem in resuscitation?

Answer 21

Failure to deliver oxygen

Question 22

During arrest, continued resuscitation: what should the patient have done to their airway?

Answer 22

Trachea intubated

Question 23

What three factors are involved in the Glasgow Coma Scale?

Answer 23

Pupils
Limb tone and movement
Posture

Question 24

What are the two shockable rhythms?

Answer 24

VF and VT