CPR HW
List three signs/symptoms of a seizure.
Convulsions, AMS, Incontinence, Tongue trauma
1•2•5•6•10•exhale•forcefully•ventricular fibrillation•inhale•immediately•asystole•a large amount•after•mouth-to-mouth•before •switch places•oxygen•pocket mask•chest rise•quickly•clear•restarts•chest recoil•significantly slows•without interrupting compressions•when compressions pause•CPR•call for help You should deliver BVM ventilations over ____ second(s), and then allow the patient to ____ completely
1 & exhale
As a bystander, what 3 things should you do when a choking adult whom you are helping becomes unconscious?
1. Call 911 2. Lay patient supine 3. Begin CPR with exception
What are 5 reasons to stop CPR?
1. Help arrives 2. Exhaustion 3. Life Signs 4. Pronouncement 5. Scene unsafe
What are two things you might do if air does not go in when you are attempting to ventilate a patient in respiratory arrest?
1. Reposition the head 2. Adjust the mask seal
List in order the first three things you should do when operating/applying an AED?
1. Turn on AED 2. Apply pads to patient's bare chest 3. Plug in connector next to flashing light
What are the two rhythms that are shockable by the AED?
1. Ventricular fibrillation 2. Pulseless ventricular tachycardia
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10
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Adequate compression depth is defined as at least 2 to 2.4 inches
A. Adult: > 8 years of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Hand position should be on the lower half of the sternum, and you should always compress with two hands, one nested on top of the other to increase strength of compression.
A. Adult: > 8 years of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Perform 2-person CPR with a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths
A. Adult: > 8 years of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Rescue breathing should be performed at a rate of one breath every 5-6 seconds.
A. Adult: > 8 years of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Complete airway obstruction is treated by administering abdominal thrusts until the object is removed or the patient becomes unresponsive.
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Pinch the shoulder to check for responsiveness
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Pulse check should be performed at the carotid artery
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Adult AED pads can be used.
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Compression rate should be 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Perform 1-person CPR with a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age You should remove an object obstructing an airway only if you can see it clearly.
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age
When should you use the AED on a child who is in cardiac arrest with unknown down time?
After 2 minutes of CPR
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Asystole
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Adequate compression depth is defined as at least 2 inches.
B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Hand position should be on the lower half of the sternum, and you should compress with the heel of one hand, or with 2 hands, depending on the patient's size.
B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Perform 2-person CPR with a ratio of 15 compressions to 2 breaths.
B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Rescue breathing should be performed at a rate of one breath every 3-5 seconds.
B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Adequate compression depth is defined as at least 1.5 inches.
C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Complete airway obstruction is treated by administering back blows and chest thrusts until the object is removed or the patient becomes unresponsive.
C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Hand position should be on the lower half of the sternum, one finger below the nipple line, and you should compress using the tips of 2 fingers or using the two thumb encircling technique.
C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Pulse check should be performed at the brachial artery.
C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age
A. Adult: > 8 years of age B. Child: 1 - 8 years of age C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age Tap the foot to check for responsiveness.
C. Infant: 1 month to 1 year of age
1•2•5•6•10•exhale•forcefully•ventricular fibrillation•inhale•immediately•asystole•a large amount•after•mouth-to-mouth•before •switch places•oxygen•pocket mask•chest rise•quickly•clear•restarts•chest recoil•significantly slows•without interrupting compressions•when compressions pause•CPR•call for help When using an AED, you should continue ____ until the AED says, "Analyzing heart rhythm. Do not touch the patient", at which time you and your partner should clear the patient and then ____
CPR & switch places
What is the difference between cardiac arrest and myocardial infarction?
Cardiac arrest: Heart not pumping Myocardial infarction: Clot in coronary artery causes cell death due to decreased blood flow
When performing CPR on an adult, what should you do if the AED says, "No shock advised"?
Check a carotid pulse
How do you help a conscious pregnant patient who is unable to breathe due to choking?
Chest compressions
List three signs/ symptoms of a heart attack.
Chest pain, SOB, Cool skin, Clammy skin
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Chest recoil
What is the upper age limit for using child pads with an AED?
Child pads with AED: 8 years old Child CPR: puberty
True or False A person who is in cardiac arrest may still be alert and/or responsive to verbal stimuli.
False
True or False A stroke is defined as the lack of oxygenated blood flow to the brain due to either a clot or a bleed.
False
True or False Agonal respirations can be effective so long as the patient has a pulse
False
True or False CPR is important because when it is done correctly, it is very often able to resuscitate a cardiac arrest patient.
False
True or False CPR should never be performed unless a patient is pulseless and apneic.
False
True or False If CPR is being performed on a patient with traumatic injuries you should use the head-tilt chinlift technique to open the airway
False
True or False If air does not go in when attempting to ventilate a patient, you should squeeze the bag harder.
False
True or False If an adult has a heart rate below 60 beats per minute, you should start CPR.
False
True or False If the AED says "No Shock Advised," then the patient always has a pulse
False
True or False If you see an adult collapse, you should check a pulse for 10-15 seconds before starting CPR.
False
True or False One-sided facial drooping is a sign of acute coronary syndrome.
False
True or False To place the patient in recovery position after return of both pulses and breathing, you lay the person prone with arms outstretched to prevent aspiration of vomit.
False
True or False When using a pocket mask, you should deliver breaths with greater volume than when doing mouth-to-mouth ventilation.
False
List three signs/symptoms of a stroke.
HA, AMS, Asymmetrical motor/sensation, Slurred speech
1•2•5•6•10•exhale•forcefully•ventricular fibrillation•inhale•immediately•asystole•a large amount•after•mouth-to-mouth•before •switch places•oxygen•pocket mask•chest rise•quickly•clear•restarts•chest recoil•significantly slows•without interrupting compressions•when compressions pause•CPR•call for help Effective CPR performed by a bystander generates a flow of ____ rich blood to the brain and heart, and buys time for the arrival of an AED.
Oxygen
What should you do specifically for an infant in order to maintain an open airway when performing one-person CPR?
Place blanket under shoulders/body
What should you do if your CPR patient is lying on a damp surface?
Proceed with CPR/ AED; no need to move patient
What should you do if your patient has a medication patch where you need to apply an AED pad?
Remove the patch and wipe away the medication
What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? Give an example of each.
Sign: Objective info obtainable without being told Example: VS, Skin temp, Pupils, etc. Symptom: Subjective info that must be reported by patient Example: HA, CP, Nausea, etc
True or False AHA recommends that when doing CPR you should rotate compressors at least every two minutes.
True
True or False Electricity can reboot a heart in ventricular fibrillation, and allow it to restart in a normal cardiac rhythm.
True
True or False If you witness cardiac arrest in an adult, you should use the AED as soon as it is available
True
True or False When checking responsiveness in a patient whose eyes are closed, you should speak to them before touching them.
True
True or False When doing CPR it is important to keep your hands in position over the chest while your partner ventilates so you can give feedback on the effectiveness of their ventilations.
True
True or False When performing BVM ventilations, the purpose of the EC clamp is to minimize the possibility of air leaks by applying equal pressure around the mask while pulling upward on the jaw.
True
True or False You should never cut adult AED pads to fit a pediatric patient.
True
What should you do if the AED pads touch each other when placed on your patient's chest?
Use anterior/ posterior placement
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Ventricular fibrillation
When should you check a pulse while using an AED?
When AED says, "No shock advised"
1•2•5•6•10•exhale•forcefully•ventricular fibrillation•inhale•immediately•asystole•a large amount•after•mouth-to-mouth•before •switch places•oxygen•pocket mask•chest rise•quickly•clear•restarts•chest recoil•significantly slows•without interrupting compressions•when compressions pause•CPR•call for help If you arrive to find that CPR is not being performed on a child or infant in cardiac arrest, you should perform 2 minutes of CPR ____ attaching the AED.
before
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chest rise
1•2•5•6•10•exhale•forcefully•ventricular fibrillation•inhale•immediately•asystole•a large amount•after•mouth-to-mouth•before •switch places•oxygen•pocket mask•chest rise•quickly•clear•restarts•chest recoil•significantly slows•without interrupting compressions•when compressions pause•CPR•call for help Do not press the flashing SHOCK button on the AED unless everyone is ____.
clear
1•2•5•6•10•exhale•forcefully•ventricular fibrillation•inhale•immediately•asystole•a large amount•after•mouth-to-mouth•before •switch places•oxygen•pocket mask•chest rise•quickly•clear•restarts•chest recoil•significantly slows•without interrupting compressions•when compressions pause•CPR•call for help You should resume CPR ____ after a shock is delivered, even if the AED tells you to "PAUSE."
immediately
1•2•5•6•10•exhale•forcefully•ventricular fibrillation•inhale•immediately•asystole•a large amount•after•mouth-to-mouth•before •switch places•oxygen•pocket mask•chest rise•quickly•clear•restarts•chest recoil•significantly slows•without interrupting compressions•when compressions pause•CPR•call for help Using a ____ for ventilation in cardiac arrest provides a better barrier than using ____ ventilation
pocket mask & mouth-to-mouth
1•2•5•6•10•exhale•forcefully•ventricular fibrillation•inhale•immediately•asystole•a large amount•after•mouth-to-mouth•before •switch places•oxygen•pocket mask•chest rise•quickly•clear•restarts•chest recoil•significantly slows•without interrupting compressions•when compressions pause•CPR•call for help You can cause abdominal distention if you ventilate too ____ and /or too ____ .
quickly & forcefully
1•2•5•6•10•exhale•forcefully•ventricular fibrillation•inhale•immediately•asystole•a large amount•after•mouth-to-mouth•before •switch places•oxygen•pocket mask•chest rise•quickly•clear•restarts•chest recoil•significantly slows•without interrupting compressions•when compressions pause•CPR•call for help High quality CPR ____ the clock of death and enhances the patient's chance of survival
significantly slows
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without interrupting compression & 6