CPR review
After you identify an unresponsive victim with no breathing (or no normal breathing) and no pulse, chest compressions should be initiated within how long?
10 seconds.
What should the depth of chest compressions be for an adult victim?
>2 inches (5 cm).
During bag-mask ventilation, which of the following is recommended to minimize the risk of gastric inflation?
Give each breath over as long a time as you can (for adults - 1 vent every 6 seconds).
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.
What should the rescer do if victim of foregin body airway obstruction (FBAO) becomes unresponsive?
active the emergency response system, lower the victim to the ground and begin CPR starting with compressions
Why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR?
adeguate depth compression is needed to create blood flow during compression
What is the recommended rate for performing chest compressions for victims of all ages?
at least 100 compressions per minute
What is the correct compression and ventilation rate for 2 rescuer CPR in the presence of an advanced airway?
compression rate of at least 100/min & 1 breath every 6 to 8 seconds
What is recommended to minmize the risk of gastric inflation during bag mask ventilation?
give breath just until you see the chest rise
What should the rescuer 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 the rate of one every 3-4 seconds
What should the rescuer do when a child has a heart rate greater then 60 per min and a pulse but is not breathing effectively?
give breaths without chest compression
What is the proper technique for delivering mouth to mouth ventilation?
have open airway, seal mouth over victims mouth, pinch victims nose closed, give two breaths while watching for chest rise ONLY
Where are the hands placed when performing chest compressions on an adult?
heal on one hand on the center of the victims chest on the LOWER HALF of the breast bone
How do you asses a victim to determine if he/she would need CPR?
if unresponsive, no normal breathing, no pulse
What should the rescuer do after the AED delivers a shock?
immediately resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
In 2-rescuer CPR, while the first rescuer begins chest compressions, the second rescuer should do what?
maintain an open airway and give ventilations.
In 2 rescuer CPR what should the second rescuer be doing while the first rescuer begins chest compressions?
maintain an open airway using head tilt chin lift to prevent gastric inflation
The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommend that to identify cardiac arrest in an unresponsive victim with no breathing (or no normal breathing), a healthcare provider should check a pulse for how long?
no more than 10 seconds.
What is the first step the rescuer should perform to operate the AED?
power on the AED
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an infant victim?
press the infant breast bone down 1/3 the depth of the chest
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer CHILD AND INFANT CPR?
ratio of 15:2
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer ADULT CPR?
ratio of 30:2
How does the rescuer know when the rescue breath for an infant victim is effective?
rescue breath for a infant victim is effective when the chest rises visiby
Which ventilation device is not recommended for a single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR?
the Bag-mask device
When should the rescuer initally ensure that the scence is safe?
the first rescuer who arrives at the side of the victim
When is the 2 thumb encircling hands techiniques recommended for the infant?
when there are two rescuers
What should you perform in an unresponsive infant is not breathing, has a heart rate of 52 beats per min, and signs of poor perfusion despite oxgenation and ventilation with a bag and mask?
you should perform both chest compression and breaths
