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American Red Cross - Advanced Life Support Final Exam Questions and Answers |100% Correct| 2025/2024 ALREADY PASSED What is the primary purpose of Advanced Life Support (ALS) in the context of cardiac arrest management? The primary purpose of ALS is to provide comprehensive care for pat...

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American Red Cross - Advanced Life
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What is the primary purpose of Advanced Life Support (ALS) in the context of cardiac arrest

management?

The primary purpose of ALS is to provide comprehensive care for patients experiencing life-

threatening conditions, particularly cardiac arrest, through advanced airway management,

medication administration, and rhythm monitoring to improve survival rates.



How does the role of the advanced provider differ from that of basic life support (BLS) providers

during a resuscitation effort?

Advanced providers have the training to perform more complex interventions, such as

intubation and intravenous access, and administer medications, while BLS providers focus on

high-quality chest compressions and basic airway management.



What is the recommended drug and dosage for adult cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation

(VF) during ALS?

The recommended drug for adult cardiac arrest due to VF is epinephrine, administered at a

dose of 1 mg IV/IO every 3 to 5 minutes during resuscitation efforts.




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,When performing synchronized cardioversion on a patient with unstable tachycardia, what is the

initial energy dose you should use?

The initial energy dose for synchronized cardioversion in unstable tachycardia is typically

100 joules. If the rhythm persists, subsequent doses can be increased to 150 joules and then 200

joules.



What are the signs of an obstructed airway in a conscious adult, and what immediate actions

should you take?

Signs of an obstructed airway in a conscious adult include inability to speak, difficulty

breathing, and clutching the throat. You should perform the Heimlich maneuver to relieve the

obstruction.



Explain the purpose and procedure of administering a rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in an

emergency setting.

The purpose of rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is to secure the airway of an unresponsive

patient while minimizing the risk of aspiration. The procedure involves pre-oxygenating the

patient, administering sedative and paralytic agents, and then performing intubation while

ensuring proper placement of the endotracheal tube.



What is the significance of continuous capnography monitoring during advanced airway

management?




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, Continuous capnography monitoring is significant because it provides real-time feedback on

the adequacy of ventilation and confirms the placement of the endotracheal tube by measuring

exhaled carbon dioxide levels.



What are the indications for using an intraosseous (IO) access during a resuscitation effort?

Indications for using intraosseous (IO) access include situations where intravenous (IV)

access is difficult or impossible, such as in patients with severe dehydration, obesity, or cardiac

arrest, allowing for rapid delivery of medications and fluids.



Describe the protocol for managing a patient experiencing a suspected acute myocardial

infarction (AMI).

The protocol for managing a suspected acute myocardial infarction (AMI) includes

administering oxygen, nitroglycerin for chest pain (if the patient is not hypotensive), aspirin, and

considering advanced interventions like cardiac monitoring and possible thrombolytics based on

protocol guidelines.



How should a provider recognize and respond to a patient in shock, and what are common types

of shock?

A provider should recognize shock by assessing for signs like altered mental status, rapid

heart rate, low blood pressure, and cold, clammy skin. Common types of shock include

hypovolemic, cardiogenic, distributive (such as septic), and obstructive shock.



What is the rationale behind using atropine for bradycardia, and what is the standard dosage?

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