ILS

Question 1

What is the chain of survival?

Answer 1

-early recognition
-early CPR
-early defib
-post-resus care

Question 2

What does A stand for?

Answer 2

airway- check for any blockages in the mouth

Question 3

what does B stand for?

Answer 3

breathing- check chest to see if rising and falling, respiratory effort

Question 4

what does C stand for?

Answer 4

circulation- check their pulse and observe skin colour

Question 5

what does D stand for?

Answer 5

Disability - look at pupils

Question 6

what does E stand for?

Answer 6

Exposure- look for rashes, bruises and loss of blood (injuries)

Question 7

How far in cm do you compress chest?

Answer 7

5-6 cm

Question 8

what is the compression rate in min-1?

Answer 8

100-120 min-1

Question 9

what is the normal respiratory rate?

Answer 9

12-15 a minute

Question 10

what are the types of airway adjuncts?

Answer 10

-pocket mask
-oropharyngeal
-nasopharyngeal
-bad valve mask

Question 11

when is a nasapharyngeal tube used?

Answer 11

for prolonged intubation

Question 12

what are the types of intubation tubes?

Answer 12

-laryngeal airways mask (LAM)
-endotracheal tube

Question 13

what are the shockable rhythms?

Answer 13

-VF
-pulseless VT

Question 14

what are non- shockable rhythms?

Answer 14

-pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
-asystole

Question 15

what is the method for identifying if someone needs BLS?

Answer 15

-look for danger
-ask if they are alright
-shake and shout
-shout for help
-30 compressions
-2 rescue breaths if trained to do so

Question 16

what is the emergency number internally in the hospital?

Answer 16

2222

Question 17

What are the drugs found on a crash cart?

Answer 17

-adrenaline (increase HR and contractility)
-atropine (increase HR)
-adenosine (slow down AV conduction
-amiodarone (anti-arrhythmic)
-lignocaine (anti-arrhythmic)