Basic Life Support - AHA
After the airway is open, which of the following correctly states the proper techniques for delivery mouth to mouth ventilation ?
- The rescuer opens the airway, seals his or her mouth over the victims mouth - Pinches the victims nose closed, and gives two breaths while watching for the chest to rise
After you identify an unresponsive victim with no breathing (or no normal breathing) and no pulse, chest compressions should be initiated within A. 10 seconds. B. 20 seconds. C. 30 seconds. D. 60 seconds.
10 seconds
High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages - 10 seconds - 15 seconds - 20 seconds - 30 seconds
10 seconds
High quality CPR includes starting compressions within how many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in adults - 10 seconds - 15 seconds - 20 seconds - 30 seconds
10 seconds
Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds - 10 seconds - 15 seconds - 20 seconds - 25 seconds
10 seconds
The American Heart Association guidelines for CPR and ECC recommended that to identify cardiac arrest in an unresponsive victim with no breathing (or no normal breathing), a healthcare provider should check a pulse for no more than - 25 seconds - 10 seconds - 15 seconds - 20 seconds
10 seconds
What is the maximum amount of time you should take to check for a pulse - 25 seconds - 20 seconds - 15 seconds - 10 seconds
10 seconds
The proper compression rate for victims of all ages is at least - 30 compressions per minute - 50 compressions per minute - 100 compressions per minute - 200 compressions per minute
100 compressions per minute
The compression to breaths ratio for 2 rescuer child CPR is - 30: 2 - 5: 1 - 20: 2 - 15: 2
15: 2
The compression to ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer infant CPR is - 30: 2 - 5: 1 - 20: 2 - 15: 2
15: 2
What is the compression ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer infant CPR - 5: 1 - 15: 2 - 20: 2 - 30: 2
15: 2
What is the compression ventilation ratio for two rescuer child CPR - 5: 1 - 15: 2 - 20: 2 - 30: 2
15: 2
What is the recommended compression ventilation ratio for 2 - rescuer child CPR - 5: 1 - 15: 2 / 5 cycles - 20: 2 - 30: 2
15: 2 [5 cycles]
The depth of chest compressions for an adult victim should be at least - 1 inch 2 .5 cm - 2 inches 5 cm - 3 inches 7 .5 cm - 4 inches 10 cm
2 inches 5 cm
Which of the following is the preferred chest compression technique for 2 rescuer CPR in an infant - 2 fingers - 2 thumb encircling hands - 2 hand - Either 1 or 2 hands
2 thumb encircling hands
The compression to ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer child CPR is - 30: 2 - 5: 1 - 20: 2 - 15: 2
30: 2
The compression to ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer infant CPR is - 30: 2 - 5: 1 - 20: 2 - 15: 2
30: 2
The compression to ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR is - 30: 2 - 5: 1 - 20: 2 - 15: 2
30: 2
The compressions to ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer adult CPR is - 30: 2 - 5: 1 - 20: 2 - 15: 2
30: 2
What is the compression ventilation ratio for one rescuer adult CPR - 5: 1 - 15: 2 - 20: 2 - 30: 2
30: 2
What is the recommended compression ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer infant CPR - 5: 1 - 15: 2 - 20: 2 30: 2
30: 2
What is the recommended compression ventilation ratio for two rescuer adult CPR - 5: 1 - 15: 2 - 20: 2 - 30: 2
30: 2
To reduce rescuer fatigue during term CPR, compressor roles should be switched about every - 1 cycle - 3 cycles - 5 cycles - 8 cycles
5 cycles
Which of the following victims needs CPR - A victim with a pulse who is having trouble breathing - A victim with chest pain and indigestion - A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse - A victim who is unresponsive but is breathing adequately
A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
Which victim requires CPR - A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse - A victim who is unresponsive but is breathing adequately - A victim with a pause who is having trouble breathing - A victim with chest pain and indigestion
A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
Which victim requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation [ C-heart P - lungs R - bring back to life] - A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse - A victim who is unresponsive but is breathing adequately - A victim with a pulse who is having trouble breathing - A victim with chest pain and indigestion
A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
Why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR
Adequate depth of compression is needed to create blood flow doing compressions
Why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR - Adequate depth of compression is needed to create blood flow during compressions - Adequate depth of compression is needed to create air flow into the lungs and adequate oxygenation - Adequate depth of compression is needed to prolong a systole - Adequate depth of compression is needed to stimulate spontaneous restorations.
Adequate depth of compression is needed to create blood flow during compressions.
Why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR ?
Adequate depth of compression is needed to create blood flow during compressions.
Which of the following statements is true about using an AED for a child less than eight years of age - Adult pads may be use, but they should be cut in half before application - Adult pads/does may be use if pediatric pads/dose attenuator are not available - Only 1 adult pad should be used - Infant pads may be used if pediatric pads are not available
Adult pads/does may be use if pediatric pads/dose attenuator are not available
If an AED is used for a child less than 8 years of age - Infant pads may be used if pediatric pads are unavailable - Only adults pads or a dose attenuator may be used - Adult pads/dose may be used fi pediatric pads/dose attenuator are not available - Adult pads may be used, but they should be cut in half before application
Adult pads/dose may be used fi pediatric pads/dose attenuator are not available
What side AED pad should be used for a child less than 8 years of age - infant pads maybe use in pediatric pads are not available - Adult pads may be used, but they should be cut in half before application - Only one adult pad should be used - Adult pads/dose may be used if pediatric pads/dose attenuator are not available
Adult pads/dose may be used if pediatric pads/dose attenuator are not available
To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressor switch roles - After each cycle of compressions and breaths - After every 3 cycles of compressions and breaths - After every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths - After every 8 cycles of compressions and breaths
After every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths
When should you deliver a shock from the AED - After checking for a carotid pulse - After the placement of an advanced airway - After completing 2 cycles of compression and breaths - After the AED advises a shock, charges, state a clear the victim message, and prompts me to push the SHOCK button
After the AED advises a shock, charges, state a clear the victim message, and prompts me to push the SHOCK button
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR - Reduces rescuer fatigue - Reduces the risk of rib fractures - Increase the rate of chest compressions - Allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions
Allow the heart to refill with blood between compressions
Complete chest recoil contributes to CPR success by - Reducing the fatigue of the recuer - Allowing the heat to refill with blood between compressions - Reducing the risk of rib fractures - Increasing the rate of chest compressions
Allowing the heat to refill with blood between compressions
What is the recommended depth of compressions for a infant victim - At least 1/4 the depth of the chest, approximately 1 inch 2.5 cm - At least 1/3 the depth of the chest, approximately 1.5 inches 4 cm - At least 1/2 the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches 5 cm - At least 2/3 the depth of the chest, approximately 3 inches 8 cm
At least 1/3 the depth of the chest, approximately 1.5 inches 4 cm
What is the correct depth of chest compressions for a child victim - At least 1/4 a depth of the chest, approximately 1.5 inches 4 cm - At least 1/3 the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches 5 cm - At least 2/3 the depth of the chest, approximately 4 inches 10 cm - At least 3/4 the depth of the chest, approximately 4.5 inches 12 cm
At least 1/3 the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches 5 cm
The recommended rate for performing chest compressions for victims of all ages is - At least 40 compressions per minute - At least 60 compressions per minute - At least 80 compressions per minute - At least 100 compressions per minute
At least 100 compressions per minute
What is the recommended rate for performing chest compressions for victims of all ages - At least 40 compressions per minute - At least 60 compressions per minute - At least 80 compressions per minute - At least 100 compressions per minute
At least 100 compressions per minute
What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age - about 60 per minute - about 80 per minute - at least 100 per minute - at least 120 per minute
At least 100 per minute
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult victim - At least 1 inch 2.5 cm - At least 2 inches 5 cm - At least 3 inches 7.5 cm - At least 4 inches 10 cm
At least 2 inches 5 cm
The recommended depth of chest compressions for an infant is - At least one fourth the depth of the chest, approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) - At least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 1. 5 inches (4 cm) - At least one half the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) - At least two thirds the depth of the chest, approximately 3 inches (8 cm)
At least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 1. 5 inches (4 cm)
The correct depth of chest compressions for a child is - At least one fourth the depth of the chest, approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm) - At least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) - At least two thirds the depth of the chest, approximately 4 inches (10 cm) - At least three fourths the depth of the chest, approximately 4. 5 inches (12 cm)
At least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
Which of the following devices or techniques is not recommended for a single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR - Bag mask device - Mouth to barrier device - Mouth to mask technique - Mouth to mouth technique
Bag mask device
Which of the following ventilation devices /techniques is not recommended for a single restore to provide breaths during CPR - Bag mask device - Mouth to barrier device technique - Mouth to mouth technique - Mouth to mask technique
Bag mask device
Which of the following ventilation devices/techniques is not recommended for a single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR - Bag mask device - Mouth to barrier device technique - Mouth to mouth technique - Mouth to mask technique
Bag mask device
Which technique is not recommended for a single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR - Bag mask device - Mouth to barrier device - Mouth to mask technique - Mouth to mouth technique
Bag mask device
A choking adult becomes unresponsive while you are doing abdominal thrusts for severe choking what should you do next - Perform abdominal thrusts - Begin CPR - Activate the emergency response system - Administer back slaps
Begin CPR
What is the best action to relive severe choking in a responsive infant - Kneel behind the infant and perform abdominal thrust (perform the Heimlich maneuver) - Give 2 breaths, repositioning the airway after each breath - Begin cycles of 5 back slaps, followed by 5 chest thrusts - Start CPR immediately
Begin cycles of 5 back slaps, followed by 5 chest thrusts
If an unresponsive infant is not breathing and has a heart rate of 53 beats per minute and signs of poor perfusion despite oxygenation and ventilation with a bag and mask, which of the following should you perform - One rescue breath every 10 seconds - Cycles of back blow and chest thrusts - Chest compressions without breaths - Both chest compressions and breaths
Both chest compressions and breaths
What is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach (gastric inflation) during bag mask ventilation - The rescuer does not make a good seal between the ace and the mask - The volume of breaths given is sufficient to see the chest rise - Breaths are given too quickly or with too much force - Each breath is given over 1 second
Breaths are given too quickly or with too much force
Which of the following options lists the correct compressions and ventilation rates for 2 rescuer CPR in the presence of an advanced airway - Compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute, 1 breath every 6 to 8 seconds - Compress at a rate of at least 60 per minute, 1 breath ever 6 to 8 seconds - Compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute, 2 breaths every 5 to 10 seconds - Compress at a rate of at least 60 per minute, 1 breath every 5 to 10 seconds
Compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute, 1 breath every 6 to 8 seconds
Which of the following options list the correct compression and ventilation rate for two rescuer CPR in the presence of an advanced airway ?
Compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute, one breath every 6 to 8 seconds
Which are the correct compression and ventilation rates for two rescuer CPR in the presence of an advanced airway in an adult victim - Compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute, with 1 breath every 6 to 8 seconds. - Compress at a rate of at last 60 per minute, with 1 breath every 6 to 8 seconds. - Compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute, with 2 breath every 5 to 10 seconds. - Compress at a rate of at least 60 per minute, with 1 breath every 5 to 10 seconds.
Compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute, with 1 breath every 6 to 8 seconds.
Which of the following is a characteristic of high quality CPR in adults - Minimizing recoil - Compressing at a depth of about 1 inch - Compressing at a depth of at least 2 inches - Checking for a pulse every minute
Compressing at a depth of at least 2 inches
Which of the following correctly compares characteristics of chest compressions in adults with those in infants and children ?
Compression depth: for Adults, at least 2 inches; for Children/Infants, at least one third the depth of the chest.
During bag mask ventilation, which of the following is recommended to minimize the risk of gastric inflation - Give breaths as quickly as you can - Give each breath over as long a time as you can (several seconds). - Give the largest breaths that you can - Give a breath just until you see the chest rise
Give a breath just until you see the chest rise
Which of the following is recommended to minimize the risk of air entering the victims stomach (gastric inflation) during big mask ventilation - Give breaths as quickly as you can - Give each breath over several seconds - Give the largest breast that you can - Give a breath just until you see the chest rise
Give a breath just until you see the chest rise
When administering breaths by using a bag mask device for a child who is not breathing but does have a pulse, the rescuer should - Squeeze the bag as often as possible - Give breast at the rate of one breath every 3 to 5 seconds - Position of child on his or her stomach - Avoid performing a head tilt
Give breast at the rate of one breath every 3 to 5 seconds
What should you do when administering breaths by using a bag mask device for a child who is not breathing but does have a pulse - Give breaths at a rate of 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds - Position the child on his or her stomach - Squeeze the bag as often as possible - Avoid performing a head tilt
Give breaths at a rate of 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds
When administering breaths by using a bag mask device for a child who is not breathing but does have a pulse, the rescuer should - Squeeze the bag as often as possible - Give breaths at the rate of 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds - Position the child on his or her stomach - Avoid performing a head tilt
Give breaths at the rate of 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds
What should you do when a child victim has a pulse of more than 60/minutes but is not breathing - Give breaths and chest compressions - Give breaths without chest compressions - Give chest compressions without breaths - Use the AED with child pads
Give breaths without chest compressions
When a child has a heart rate greater than 60 per minute and a pulse but is not breathing effectively, the rescuer should - Give breaths and chest compressions - Give breaths without chest compressions - Give chest compressions without breaths - Connect the AED to the child and analyze
Give breaths without chest compressions
Gastric inflation is more likely to occur if the rescuer - Does not make a good seal between the face and the mask - Gives breaths too quickly or with too much force - Gives each breath over 1 second - Gives volume just sufficient to see the chest rise
Gives breaths too quickly or with too much force
After the AED delivers a shock, the rescuer should - Wait for the AED to reanalyze the rhythm - Immediately restart CPR, beginning with chest compressions - Provide 2 ventilating to the victim - Immediately check the carotid pulse for no more than 10 seconds
Immediately restart CPR, beginning with chest compressions
What should you do after the AED delivers a shock - Immediately check the carotid pulse for no more than 10 seconds - Immediately restart CPR, beginning with chest compressions - Wait for the AED to reanalyze the rhythm - Provide two breaths to the victim
Immediately restart CPR, beginning with chest compressions
Where should a rescuer attempt to palpate the brachial pulse in an infant - On the outside of the lower arm, near the wrist - Inside the upper arm, between the elbow and shoulder - On the medial side of the upper leg, near the groin - On the side of the neck, near the trachea
Inside the upper arm, between the elbow and shoulder
The 2 thumb encircling hands technique for the infant - Produces less blood flow than the 2-finger technique. - Is the preferred chest compression technique for 2-rescuer CPR - Is the preferred chest compression technique for 1-rescuer CPR - Generates less blood pressure than the 2-finger technique
Is the preferred chest compression technique for 2 rescuer CPR
Ideally, interruptions in chest compressions should be - Limited to less than 10 seconds - Performed as often as needed to assess the victim - Longer than 10 seconds - Performed every 5 minutes
Limited to less than 10 seconds
During 2 rescuer CPR, one restaurant will provide just compressions. What is the role of the second rescuer - Count compressions out loud - Check for a pulse during compressions - Do nothing until the first rescuer needs relief - Maintain an open airway and give breaths
Maintain an open airway and give breaths
During 2 rescuer CPR, one rescuer provides chest compressions. What is the roles of the second rescuer - Count compressions aloud - Check for pulse during compressions - Do nothing until the first rescuer needs relief - Maintain an open airway and give breaths
Maintain an open airway and give breaths.
In 2 rescuer CPR, while the first rescuer begins chest compressions, the seconds rescuer should - Count compression aloud - Check for a pulse during compressions - Do nothing until the first rescuer needs relief - Maintain an open airway and give ventilations
Maintain an open airway and give ventilations
Which of the following is a characteristic of high quality CPR - Compressing at a rate of 80 per minute - Minimizing chest recoil - Compressing at a depth of 1 inch - Minimizing interruptions in chest compressions
Minimizing interruptions in chest compressions
Where is the brachial pulse located - On the side of the neck, near the trachea - On the inside of the upper leg, near the groin - On the outside of the lower arm, near the wrist - On the inside of the upper arm, between the elbow and the shoulder
On the inside of the upper arm, between the elbow and the shoulder
Where should the hands be placed to perform chest compressions on an adult - On the lower half of the breastbone - In the center of the breastbone - On the upper portion of the abdomen - In the upper half of the breastbone
On the lower half of the breastbone
Where should you place your hands to perform chest compressions on an adult - On the upper portion of the abdomen - In the center of the breastbone - On the lower half of the breastbone - On the upper half of the breastbone
On the lower half of the breastbone
What is the best way to relieve severe choking in a responsive adult - Start CPR immediately - Perform abdominal thrusts - Give 5 back slaps, followed by 2 breaths - Give 2 breaths, repositioning the airway after each breath
Perform abdominal thrusts
What are the correct compression and ventilation rate for two rescuer CPR in the presence of an advanced airway in an adult victim - Press at a rate of at least 100 per minute, with one breath every 6 to 8 seconds - compress at a rate of at least 60 per minute, with one breath every 6 to 8 seconds - compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute, with two breaths every 5 to 10 seconds - compress at a rate of at least 60 per minute, with one breath every 5 to 10 seconds
Press at a rate of at least 100 per minute, with one breath every 6 to 8 seconds Note: Adult breath 12 to 16 res. per. minute
If I victim a born body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive, the rescuer should send someone to activate the emergency response system and immediately - Performs adnominal thrusts - Performs blind finger sweeps - Start CPR beginning with compressions - Calls the victim's doctor
Start CPR beginning with compressions
If a victim of foreign body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive, the rescuer should send someone to activate the emergency response system and immediately - Performs abdominal thrusts - Performs blind finger sweeps - Start CPR beginning with compressions - Calls the victim's doctor
Start CPR beginning with compressions
If a victim of foreign body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive, after you send someone to active the emergency response system, what is the next recommended action - Call the victim's doctor - Perform abdominal thrusts - Perform blind finger sweeps - Start CPR, beginning with compressions
Start CPR, beginning with compressions
What is the preferred technique for providing chest compressions during 2 - rescuer CPR for an infant - The 2 thumb encircling hands technique - The 2 finger technique - The 1 hand technique - The 2 hand technique
The 2 thumb encircling hands technique
What is the recommended compression ventilation ratio for one rescuer infant CPR - The 1 hand technique - The 2 hand technique - The 2 finger technique / one person rescuer - The 2 thumb encircling hands technique
The 2 thumb encircling hands technique
The rescuer should deliver a shock with an AED after - The AED advises a shock, charges, and prompts the rescuer to push the shock button - Completion of 2 cycles of compressions and breaths - Placement of an advance airway - A check for a carotid pulse
The AED advises a shock, charges, and prompts the rescuer to push the shock button
The rescuer knows the rescue breath for an infant victim is effective when - The stomach rises visibly - The chest rises visibly - The child ventilation bag is completely compressed - The rescuer can hear an air leak around the mask
The chest rises visibly
After the airway is opened, which of the following correctly states the proper technique for delivering mouth-to-mouth ventilation ?
The rescuer opens the airway, seals his or her mouth over the victim's mouth, pinches the victim's nose closed, and gives 2 breaths while watching for the chest to rise.
How can yo tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective - The ventilation bag is completely compressed - I can hear air leaking around the mask - There is visible rise of the stomach - There is visible rise of the chest
There is visible rise of the chest
Why are chest compressions important - They pump blood to the rest of the body - They increase air flow into the lungs - They prolong a systole - They stimulate spontaneous ventilation Note: Prolong/ to make it longer A without Systole/no heart beating
They pump blood to the rest of the body
As soon as an AED becomes available, which of the following is the first step the rescuer should perform to operate the AED - Place the AED pads on the chest - Deliver 2 rescue breaths before using the AED - Turn on the AED - Complete 5 cycles of chest compressions
Turn on the AED
As soon as an AED becomes available, which of the following is the first step you should perform to operate the AED - Deliver two rescue breaths before using the AED - Complete 5 cycles of chest compressions - Place the AED pads on the chest - Turn on the AED
Turn on the AED
What is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene - Turn on the AED - Place the AED pads on the chest - Complete 5 cycles of chest compressions - Deliver 2 rescue breaths before using the AED
Turn on the AED
What is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you do not suspect cervical spine injury - Give abdominal thrust and then sweep out the mouth - Use a mask while giving breaths to the victim - Use the tongue lift finger sweep - Use the head tilt chin lift
Use the head tilt chin lift
What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive victim with no suspected neck injury - Use the tongue left finger sweep - Use the head tilt chin lift - Use the head tilt only - Use a mask
Use the head tilt chin lift
What should you observe when trying to determine if rescue breaths for an infant victim are effective - Visible rise of the stomach with each rescue breath - Visible rise of the chest with each rescue breath - Complete compression of the ventilation bag - Air leaking around the ventilation mask
Visible rise of the chest with each rescue breath
When should you initially ensure that the scene is safe - After I activate the emergency response system - After an AED attached to the victim delivers the shock - As emergency medical services arrives on the scene - When I first see a potential victim
When I first see a potential victim
When is it appropriate to move an adult victim who needs CPR - When help is more than 15 minutes away from the scene - When an adult victim is in a dangerous environment - To locate the AED when one is not available - As soon as the adult is found to be in arrest
When an adult victim is in a dangerous environment
For which of the following would it be appropriate to move an adult victim who needs CPR - When help is more than 15 minutes away from the scene - To locate the AED when one is not available - When the adult victim is in a dangerous environment - As soon as the adult is found to be in arrest
When the adult victim is in a dangerous environment
When should the rescuer initially ensure that the scene is safe - When the rescuer first sees a potential victim - After the rescuer activates the emergency response system - As emergency medical services arrive on the scene - After an AED attached to the victim delivers a shock
When the rescuer first sees a potential victim
