aha healthcare provider cpr test

what is the recommended depth of compression for an infant?

1.5

how many cycles are performed in infant, and child 2-rescuer CPR?

10

what is the recommended rate for performing chest compressions for victims of all ages?

100-120

what is the compression to breath ratio for 2-rescuer INFANT/CHILD CPR?

15:2

what is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer CPR?

30:2

how many back blows and chest thrusts are given to a conscious choking infant?

5

the 2015 AHA guidelines for CPR and ECC recommend that to identify cardiac arrest in an unresponsive victim with no breathing, a healthcare provider should check a pulse for no less than 5 seconds and no more than :

a. 10 seconds

which of the following victims need CPR?

a. an unresponsive patient with no pulse and no breathing

if a victim of foreign body obstruction becomes unresponsive, the rescuer should send someone to activate EMS and immediately:

a. look in the patient's mouth and then start CPR beginning with compression

after the airway is open, which of the following CORRECTLY states the proper technique for delivering mouth-to-mouth ventilation for an adult?

a. the rescuer opens the airway, seals their mouth over the victim's mouth, pinches the victim's nose closed, and gives 2 breaths while watching for the chest to rise

after you identify an unresponsive victim with no breathing and no pulse, chest compressions should be initiated with:

ab. 10 seconds

you are alone and witness a 4-year-old child collapse. you determine your scene is safe and the child is unresponsive. what do you do next?

activate the emergency system

the goal is to begin automated defibrillation within _____ of the time the patient collapses.

b. 3 to 5 minutes

when administering breaths by using a bag-valve-mask for a child who is not breathing but does not have a pulse, the rescuer should:

b. give breaths at the rate of 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds

when a child has a pulse greater than 60 per minute, but is not breathing effectively, the rescuer should:

b. give rescue breaths

the 2 thumb-encircling hands technique for that infant:

b. is the preferred chest compression technique for 2-rescuer CPR

what does ROSC mean?

b. the patient has a pulse

when performing 1-rescuer CPR on an infant, compressions are performed with:

c. 2 or 3 fingers

the compression rate for 2-rescuer adult CPR, as opposed to one-rescuer CPR. is performed:

c. at the same rate

which of the following ventilation devices/techniques is NOT recommended for a single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR?

c. bag-valve-mask

which of the following options lists the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2-rescuer CPR in the presence of an advanced airway?

c. compress at a rate between 100-120 per minute, 1 breath ever 6-8 seconds

in 2-rescuer CPR, while the first rescuer begins chest compressions, the second rescuer should:

c. get an AED and call 911

the rescuer knows the rescue breath for an infant victim is effective when:

c. the stomach visibly rises

you are performing chest compressions on a football player that has been down for less than 4 minutes, when a coach arrives with an AED. why is it important to use the AED as quickly as possible?

c. the victim's heart is likely to be in a shockable rhythm and there is a very good chance the victim will survive

as soon as an AED becomes available, which of the following is the first step the rescuer should perform to operate the AED?

c. turn on the AED

the pulse check should take up to 10 seconds. what should you do if you dont feel a pulse or are not sure if you feel a pulse ?

call 911

what does CPR stand for?

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

what should the rescuer do after the AED delivers the initial shock?

clear the patient/ finish compressions

what does CAB stand for?

compressions, airway, breathing

which of the following best describes good rescue breaths for a child?

d. each breath is slow and you see the chest rise

a student walking outside your classroom leans against the wall and then slumps to the ground. you run outside and find that he is unresponsive. you send another student to call EMS and get the AED. you open his airway and check breathing. he is breathing normally. what should you do next?

d. place him in the recovery position

which of the following best describes the steps common to the operation of all AEDs in the correct order?

d. power on the AED, attach pads, clear the victim and allow the AED to anaylze the rhythm, clear the victim and deliver shock, if advised

when do you get help for an unresponsive ADULT victim?

immediately after checking for responsiveness or pulse

a choking adult becomes unresponsive while you are doing abdominal thrusts for severe choking. you ease the victim to the floor and send someone to activate your emergency response system. what should you do next?

look in the victim's mouth for the foreign body then begin CPR

where should the hands be placed to perform chest compressions on an adult?

lower half of the breastbone

while you are using an AED on a victim, the AED tells you that a shock is advised. what should you do immediately before you push the shock button?

make sure everyone clears the patient

what is the best way to relieve severe choking in an unresponsive adult?

perform abdominal thrusts (heimlich maneuver)

what is the best way to relieve severe choking in a responsive female who is pregnant?

perform chest thrusts

what two things should be simultaneously checked after determining your patient is unconscious?

pulse & breathing

you are doing CPR compressions and hear the ribs crack. what do you do next?

reposition your hands and continue CPR

you respond to an unconscious infant. you look around and see that the area is safe. how do you check to see if the infant is responsive?

tap their foot

you see a teacher suddenly slump to the floor. you look around and see if the area is safe. how do you check to see if the victim is responsive?

tap their shoulder, and ask them, "are you ok?"

why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR?

to create blood flow during compressions

why are chest compressions more important than airway and breathing?

to keep blood circulation throughout the body

when should the rescuer initially ensure that the scene is safe?

within 10 seconds of arriving on to the scene/ as soon as the victim falls

what might happen if you touch the victim while the AED is delivering a shock?

you will be shocked instead of the victim