BLS - BLS for Children and Infant

Dr. Dave performed chest compressions at the proper depth. What is the correct chest compression depth for an infant?

1½ inches

After recognizing that Olivia is in cardiac arrest, Dr. Dave should initiate CPR within ____ seconds.

10

Dr. Dave's next step is to check for responsiveness. Choose the correct location to tap Olivia as part of the shout-tap-shout sequence.

tap the bottom of the foot

Olivia is unresponsive. Dr. Dave needs to assess breathing and perform a pulse check. Choose the recommended location to perform the pulse check.

brachial artery

When performing multiple-provider CPR on an infant, the compression/ventilation ratio is ____: 2.

15

What actions did the team take to minimize interruptions in chest compressions?

1. Dr. Dave and Vickie switched roles within 10 seconds during the analysis. 2. The compressors hovered over Olivia's chest during the AED analysis and shock 3. The team continued CPR while Vickie set up and applied the AED pads.

Vickie has arrived with the AED and will now begin to use it. What are the proper steps for using an AED?

1. Vickie should turn on the AED 2. Attach pads while Dr. Dave continues CPR 3. saying "Clear" while the AED analyzes 4. She and Dr. Dave rotate positions 5. hovers her hands a few inches above Olivia's chest 6. Dr. Dave should say, "Clear" and push the shock button when the AED prompts 7. immediately resume CPR.

When providing multiple-provider CPR for an infant, which compression technique should the team use?

Encircling thumbs technique

If the AED came equipped with adult AED pads only, Vickie should not use them. Instead, she should call for someone to bring pediatric AED pads and continue CPR until the new pads arrive. True or false?

False

Vickie should use an anterior/posterior position for pad placement for Olivia, as shown here. True or false?

True

Stephanie properly opened the airway and delivered ventilations. Which statement about delivering ventilations to an infant in cardiac arrest is true?

When using a BVM, depress the bag about halfway to make the chest begin to rise.