50 Questions
Which route of drug administration is as rapid as peripheral veins and is useful in small animals and birds?
Interosseous
Which sites can be used for interosseous drug administration?
Tibial crest
What is the recommended dose of adrenaline/epinephrine for asystole or pulseless electrical activity (PEA)?
Low dose
Which drug causes peripheral vasoconstriction without increasing myocardial oxygen demand?
Vasopressin
What is the theoretical benefit of atropine in patients with high vagal tone?
Increases heart rate
When is fluid therapy only considered in patients?
With known hypovolemia
What is the potential benefit of bicarbonate in prolonged CPA?
Neutralizes blood pH
When is open chest CPR more effective than external compressions?
Intrathoracic pathology
Which three aspects are included in CPR - Advanced Life Support?
Monitoring and Chest Compressions and Administer reversals
What is the most useful piece of equipment for monitoring a patient during CPR?
Capnography
What does an ECG primarily assess during CPR?
Rhythm
Which method is NOT reliable for assessing the patient's status during CPR?
Blood pressure
Which vascular access site carries the risk of thrombophlebitis?
Jugular
Which method can be used to assess larger animals during CPR?
Patient waking up
Which method is NOT a reliable way to monitor patients during CPR?
SPO2%
Which method can be used to obtain vascular access for drug administration during CPR?
Cephalic
Which of the following is a potential benefit of hypothermia in post-ROSC care?
Enhances neurological outcomes
What is the target range for paO2 or Spo2 in respiratory optimization during post-ROSC care?
80-100 mmHg or 94-98%
Which of the following is NOT a recommended vasopressor therapy for hypertensive patients during post-ROSC care?
Atropine
What is the significance of sudden increases in end-tidal carbon dioxide in capnography during resuscitation?
Confirms successful ventilation
Which of the following is NOT a reliable indicator of successful resuscitation during post-ROSC care?
Increased end-tidal carbon dioxide
What is the recommended rate of rewarming for hypothermic patients during post-ROSC care?
0.5 degrees/hr
What is the potential risk associated with hyperoxia during post-ROSC care?
Oxidative damage
What is the recommended target range for systolic blood pressure in cardiovascular optimization during post-ROSC care?
90-110 mmHg
When should capnography be used during post-ROSC care?
In conjunction with other supportive measures
Which two monitoring methods are considered the most useful during CPR?
Capnography and ECG
What does capnography measure during CPR?
Movement of carbon dioxide from tissue to the lungs
Which method is NOT reliable for assessing the patient's status during CPR?
SPO2%
Which vascular access site carries the risk of thrombophlebitis?
Jugular
Which clinical change is a strong indicator that the animal is alive during CPR?
Patient waking up
Which method can be used to assess larger animals during CPR?
Clinical changes
Which method is NOT a reliable way to monitor patients during CPR?
SPO2%
What is the most useful piece of equipment for monitoring a patient during CPR?
Capnography
Which route of drug administration is almost as good as intravenous (IV) and is particularly useful in small animals and birds?
Intratracheal (IT)
What are the sites commonly used for interosseous (IO) drug administration?
Humerus, tibia, and femur
In neonates, how can the interosseous (IO) route be achieved?
With a needle
Which drug is recommended for reversing the effects of opioids, such as methadone?
Naloxone
Which drug causes peripheral vasoconstriction and increases myocardial oxygen demand?
Adrenaline/epinephrine
Which drug causes peripheral vasoconstriction without increasing myocardial oxygen demand?
Vasopressin
Which drug is a parasympatholytic and is theoretically good for patients with high vagal tone?
Atropine
When is high-dose adrenaline/epinephrine considered in cardiac arrest?
In cases lasting more than 10 minutes
During post-ROSC care, what is the target range for paO2 or Spo2 in respiratory optimization?
80-100mmHg or 94-98%
What is the theoretical benefit of hypothermia in post-ROSC care?
Enhanced neurological recovery
Which vasopressor therapy is commonly used to achieve normotension in hypertensive patients during post-ROSC care?
Noradrenaline
What is the recommended rate of rewarming for hypothermic patients during post-ROSC care?
0.5 degrees/hr
Which method is NOT a reliable way to monitor patients during CPR?
ECG
What is the potential risk associated with hyperoxia during post-ROSC care?
Oxidative damage
Which drug causes peripheral vasoconstriction without increasing myocardial oxygen demand?
Epinephrine
When should capnography be used during post-ROSC care?
As a routine monitoring tool
Which method can be used to obtain vascular access for drug administration during CPR?
Intraosseous route
Test your knowledge of CPR - Advanced Life Support in this quiz! Learn about the importance of monitoring, obtaining vascular access, and administering reversals in CPR. Discover the most useful monitoring methods, such as capnography and ECG, and how they contribute to effective patient care. Challenge yourself with questions on this critical aspect of advanced life support.
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