CPR
Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to survival?
It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm.
When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?
Turn on AED.
What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths.
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR
Alternating the compressor role every two minutes.
Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given to a child.?
At least one third depth of the chest, approximately 3 inches (5 cm)
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person next to you is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?
Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing.
"The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during resuscitation attempt." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of dynamics.
Clear roles and responsibilities.
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished?
Compressing to a depth of at least two inches.
When you are performing CPR on an unresponsive person whom you know is choking, what modifications would you incorporate?
Each time you open the airway, you should look for thr obstructing object.
After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?
Follow the AED prompts.
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable to make any noise. You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe airway obstruction. How will you relieve the airway obstruction?
Give sets of 5 slaps and 5 chest thrust.
Which adult victim requires high-quality CPR?
Has no normal breathing and no pulse.
Why is defibrillation important?
It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens. Watch this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
Knowing your limitations.
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device?
Observing the chest rise with each breath.
What special circumstance should a rescuer consider when using an AED?
On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock.
The infant becomes unresponsive. Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant?
Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object before you give each breath.
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest.
Victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?
Start CPR, beginning with chest compression's.
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?
The heart will adequately refill between compressions.