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ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT EXAM LATEST UPDATES -
2025/2026- ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+ GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Which rhythms are shockable?
V-fib and Pulseless VT
During CPR how often should adrenaline be given?
3-5 mins
During CPR how often should amiodarone be given?
1 x after 3 shocks
% of Cardiac Arrests which are Non-shockable?
75% (50% Asystole & 25% PEA)
How many Cardiac Arrests reach ROSC?
25-30%
How many Cardiac Arrests are discharged hospital?
8% (Out of hospital) 20% (In hospital)
What are the chain of survival steps?
Early recognition & Call for help
Early CPR
Early Defibrillation (within 3 mins)
Post resuscitation Care (starts after ROSC)
Which rhythms are non-shockable?
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PEA/ASYSTOLE
What does SBAR stand for?
Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
What does RSVP stand for?
Reason
Story
Vital Signs
Plan
What are the stages of the chain of prevention?
Education
Monitoring
Recognition
Call for help
Response
Talk through A-E assessment and what it involves.
As per usual A-E.
causes of airway obstruction
Blood
Vomit
CNS depletion
Foreign Body
, 3
Direct Trauma to face or throat
Epiglottitis
Pharyngeal Swelling
Laryngospasm
Bronchospasm
Bronchial Secretions
Blocked Trachy
What spinal level innervates the diaphragm?
C3/4/5
Who should be given oxygen?
ALL critically ill patients 15L02 via non-rebreathe then titrate when stable.
Causes of VF? (9)
ACS
Hypertensive heart disease
valve disease
Drugs (antiarrythmic drugs, TCAs, digoxin)
Inherited Disease (Long QT)
Acidosis]
Abnormal electrolyte concerntration (Ca2+, Mg+, K+)
Hypothermia
Electrocution
Features which indicate a high probability of arrhythmic syncope include..
Supine Syncope
Syncope during exercise
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT EXAM LATEST UPDATES -
2025/2026- ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+ GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Which rhythms are shockable?
V-fib and Pulseless VT
During CPR how often should adrenaline be given?
3-5 mins
During CPR how often should amiodarone be given?
1 x after 3 shocks
% of Cardiac Arrests which are Non-shockable?
75% (50% Asystole & 25% PEA)
How many Cardiac Arrests reach ROSC?
25-30%
How many Cardiac Arrests are discharged hospital?
8% (Out of hospital) 20% (In hospital)
What are the chain of survival steps?
Early recognition & Call for help
Early CPR
Early Defibrillation (within 3 mins)
Post resuscitation Care (starts after ROSC)
Which rhythms are non-shockable?
, 2
PEA/ASYSTOLE
What does SBAR stand for?
Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
What does RSVP stand for?
Reason
Story
Vital Signs
Plan
What are the stages of the chain of prevention?
Education
Monitoring
Recognition
Call for help
Response
Talk through A-E assessment and what it involves.
As per usual A-E.
causes of airway obstruction
Blood
Vomit
CNS depletion
Foreign Body
, 3
Direct Trauma to face or throat
Epiglottitis
Pharyngeal Swelling
Laryngospasm
Bronchospasm
Bronchial Secretions
Blocked Trachy
What spinal level innervates the diaphragm?
C3/4/5
Who should be given oxygen?
ALL critically ill patients 15L02 via non-rebreathe then titrate when stable.
Causes of VF? (9)
ACS
Hypertensive heart disease
valve disease
Drugs (antiarrythmic drugs, TCAs, digoxin)
Inherited Disease (Long QT)
Acidosis]
Abnormal electrolyte concerntration (Ca2+, Mg+, K+)
Hypothermia
Electrocution
Features which indicate a high probability of arrhythmic syncope include..
Supine Syncope
Syncope during exercise
