ECC Advanced Life Support & Resuscitation Techniques

Question 1

What is the primary goal of advanced life support (ALS)?

Accepted Answer

To stabilize and treat life-threatening conditions

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To provide pain relief.

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To initiate immediate CPR.

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To reduce hospital admissions.

Question 2

When is defibrillation required during resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

For ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia

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For all cardiac arrhythmias.

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For respiratory failure.

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For bradycardia.

Question 3

What is the correct compression depth for chest compressions in adults?

Accepted Answer

At least 2 inches (5 cm)

Answer

1 inch (2.5 cm).

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3 inches (7.5 cm).

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5 inches (12.5 cm).

Question 4

What is the appropriate rate for chest compressions during CPR?

Accepted Answer

100 to 120 compressions per minute

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60 to 80 compressions per minute.

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140 to 160 compressions per minute.

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30 compressions every minute.

Question 5

What is the first step in managing an unresponsive patient who is not breathing normally?

Accepted Answer

Start chest compressions immediately.

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Give the patient oxygen.

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Call for emergency help.

Answer

Perform a jaw thrust maneuver.

Question 6

What should you do after successfully defibrillating a patient in cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Continue chest compressions and reassess after 2 minutes

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Perform another shock.

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Stop CPR and check for a pulse.

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Provide advanced airway management.

Question 7

How do you recognize signs of inadequate perfusion during CPR?

Accepted Answer

Monitor for signs of improvement or worsening of the patient's condition.

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Increase the compression depth.

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Stop compressions to check pulse.

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Administer epinephrine immediately.

Question 8

What is the purpose of using an advanced airway during resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

To improve oxygenation and ventilation.

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To increase circulation.

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To increase the heart rate.

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To facilitate defibrillation.

Question 9

What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths during two-rescuer CPR for an adult?

Accepted Answer

30:2

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15:2.

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30:1.

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20:2.