quiz 6: CPR

Why is defibrillation important?

It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm

what is a consideration when you are using an AED?

On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock

what should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?

Pull the victim out of the water, but wipe the chest.

2 rescuers begin high quality CPR, the 3rd leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?

alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes

You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. What should you do next?

begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing

when performing high quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished?

compression to a depth at least 2 inches

When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modification should you incorporate?

each time you look in the airway, look for the obstructing object

A 67 year old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high quality CPR> When should rescuers switch positions>

every 2 minutes

After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?

follow AED prompts

An 8 month old infant is responsive and choking with a severe airway obstruction. You pick up the infant and shout for help. You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking from a severe airway obstruction. How do you relieve the obstruction?

give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts

A middle-aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. Which action is most likely to positively impact this victim's survival?

high-quality CPR

Rapid defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to survival?

it eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm

"members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens." this statement describes which element of team dynamics?

knowing your limits

How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device?

observing chest rise with breaths

A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?

start CPR, beginning with compressions

You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. What is your next course of action?

tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil

Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?

the heart will adequately refill between compressions

a 53 year old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor is an EMT rushes to her with an AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first step?

turn on the AED

How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR?

By compressing the chest at least 1/3 the depth of the chest (~2 inches or 5 cm)

Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant?

CPR, and look in the mouth for obstructing object

"The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt." What appropriate element of team dynamics does this match?

Clear roles and responsibilities

you and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback?

"You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 bpm"

Which victim requires high-quality CPR?

A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse

a 9 year old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system. He immediate performs high-quality CPR. 2 additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions occur next?

2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions

What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?

30 comp to 2 breaths