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A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to basic life support (bls) cpr, covering essential topics such as chest compressions, rescue breaths, aed usage, and team dynamics. It is a valuable resource for students and professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in cpr.
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A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR. When should rescuers switch positions during CPR? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Switch rescuers about every 2 minutes When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modifications should you incorporate? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing object What should you do it you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-valve mask? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Observing the chest rise with breaths
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Knowing your limitations Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high- quality CPR? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > The heart will adequately refill between compressions Three rescuers are available at a scene. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2 - rescuer CPR - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes What is a consideration when you are using an AED? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > You should never remove a transdermal medication patch before applying AED pads How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a child victim? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm) A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED. When the
Rapid defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to survival? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions Why is defibrillation important? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using the AED? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Follow the AED prompts While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches. What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 30 compressions to 2 breaths Which victim requires high-quality CPR? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse.
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute. A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 2 rescuers alternate giving high- quality chest compressions How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a child victim? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm) Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. What is your next course of action? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil