BLS Study Set
Where on the body should chest compressions be given on an adult?
2 to 2.4" (5 to 6 cm) into the persons chest.
How do you perform CPR?
30 chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute. Then, give 2 rescue breaths and repeat.
What is the compression to ventilation ratio you should use when giving CPR to any individual during one rescuer CPR?
30:2
How should you attempt to relieve choking in a responsive individual over the age of one year?
Abdominal Thrusts
What is the Adult Chain of Survival?
Activate Emergency Response>Early CPR>Defibrillation>Advanced Life Support>Post Cardiac Arrest Care>Recovery
How is Adult Mouth-To-Mask Ventilation Performed?
After 30 Chest Compressions, seal the mask against the person's face by placing four fingers on one hand across the top of the mask and the thumb of the other hand along the bottom edge of the mask. Then, Administer 2 Breaths
What is the appropriate way to clear an object from an infant's airway?
Back Blows
Steps for One Rescuer BLS/CPR for Adults
Be Safe, Assess the Person, Call EMS, Begin CPR, AED
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an infant
Brachial Artery
With an advanced airway in place during two-rescuer CPR, how often should breaths administered?
Every 6 to 8 seconds (8 to 10 breaths per minute)
Interruptions in CPR for repeated defibrillator shocks provide better resuscitation in all individuals.
False
When performing two-rescuer CPR, how often should you switch roles?
Five
What is the compression to ventilation ratio you should use when giving CPR to any individual during two rescuer CPR?
For an Adult 30:2, for a Child 15:2
How is Two Rescuer CPR Administered?
Have the second rescuer prepare an AED for use. First Rescuer administers CPR and counts the compressions out loud. The Second Rescuer administers rescue breaths. Roles are switched every 5 cycles.
How do you give rescue breaths?
Head tilt chin lift, breath in until you see chest plate rise. In intervals of 2.
You are alone when you encounter an individual in what appears to be cardiac or respiratory arrest. What are the first three steps you should take to stabilize the individual? Check for danger, check for response, and ____________.
Insert an advanced airway.
How should you give Chest Thrusts to those under one year of age?
Lay your baby face up along the length of your thighs. Find the breastbone and place 2 fingers in the middle. Give 5 sharp chest thrusts (pushes), compressing the chest by about a third.
Where is the brachial artery?
On the inside of the Upper arm above the (cubital fossa) elbow pit.
When should Pediatric AED Pads be used?
Pediatric pads should be used if the person is less than eight years old or less than 55 pounds (25 kg).
Where do you place AED pads on an infant?
Place one pad in the center of the chest between the nipples and the other in the center of the back
How do you perform the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver?
Put your hand on the person's forehead and tilt the head back. Then, lift the persons Jaw by placing your index and middle fingers on the lower jaw, lift up.
How should you attempt to relieve choking in a responsive individual under the age of one year?
Sit down and lay your baby face down along your thigh or forearm, supporting their back and head with your hand. Give up to 5 sharp back blows with the heel of 1 hand in the middle of the back between the shoulder blades.
How should you give Abdominal Thrusts to those over one year of age?
Stand or kneel behind your child. Place your arms under the child's arms and around their upper abdomen. Clench your fist and place it between the navel and ribs. Grasp this hand with your other hand and pull sharply inwards and upwards. Repeat up to 5 times. Make sure you don't apply pressure to the lower ribcage, as this may cause damage.
Which part of your hand is to be used during CPR?
The Heel.
Where do you place AED pads on a child?
The first pad goes on the top right side of the chest, the 2nd pad goes on the bottom left side , under the left breast using the Pediatric Pads.
True or False: An AED may be used normally even if the individual is lying on snow.
True
True or False: If an individual is making high pitched wheezing noises and gasping for air you should encourage them to cough
True
True or False: The AED will not shock if it doesn't need to.
True
True or False: You should check for chest rising during Rescue Breaths
True
True or False: You should let go of the patient while the other rescuer gives rescue breaths during CPR
True.
True or False: You should not lean on the patient during CPR
True.
Steps for AED use
Turn the AED on, take anything metal off of the patient, then, take off the upper clothing of the patient, then, place the AED pads on the patient. Side Note: If wet, dry the chest.
Where do you place AED pads on an adult?
Upper right and lower left chest
When should you not use the head tilt chin lift maneuver?
When the patient is conscious or if you suspect the patient has had neck injuries.
CPR stands for
cardiac pulmonary resuscitation
Simple adult BLS algorithm
unresponsive, no breathing or only gasping -> activate emergency response -> get AED and start CPR -> monitor rhythm, shock if needed, repeat after 2 minutes
How do you do CPR on Children (1 to the age of Puberty)
Check for Responsiveness by shouting and tapping the childs shoulders. Kneel on the Side of the Infant, position your shoulders directly over your hand and push down hard and fast at about 2 inches deep
How do you do CPR on Infants? (0-12 Months)
Check for Responsiveness by shouting and tapping the infants shoulders. Kneel on the Side of the Infant. Place both thumbs (side-by-side) on the center of the baby's chest, just below the nipple line Use the other fingers to encircle the baby's chest toward the back, providing support Using both thumbs at the same time, push hard down and fast about 1 ½ inches at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute Allow the chest to return to its normal position after each compression
What is the recommended BLS sequence for the 2020 ILCOR guidelines?
Compression, Airway, Breathing
