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CPR, BLS CPR Exam: 96 Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

Central Community CollegeNursing

A comprehensive set of 96 questions and answers related to cpr (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and bls (basic life support). It covers essential topics such as the chain of survival, cpr techniques for adults, children, and infants, aed (automated external defibrillator) usage, and airway management. Designed to help individuals prepare for cpr exams or refresh their knowledge on cpr procedures.

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Cpr, BLS CPR Exam 96 Questions and
Answers
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? - Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - Respiratory failure or
shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? - Rapid defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - When an abnormal rhythm
develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly.
You watch a 53 year-old man collapse and become unresponsive. What is the first
action you should take in this situation? - Verify that the scene is safe for you and your
victim.
The man doesn't respond when you touch him and shout, "Are you okay?" what is your
best next action? - Shout for nearby help.
Several rescuers respond, you ask them to activate the emergency response system
and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As you check for a pulse and
breathing, you notice that the man is gasping for air and making snorting sounds. You
do not feel a pulse, what is your next best action? - Start cpr beginning with chest
compressions
Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths - 30 compression's to 2 breaths
What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult? - 100-120 per minute and a
depth of 2 inches.
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - Assign tasks to other
rescuers and rotate compression's every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to
avoid fatigue.
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the
preferred method for opening the air way? - Jaw-Thrust
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives? - Power on
the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED? - Place pads on victims
bare chest
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In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? - Homes Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - Respiratory failure or shock What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? - Rapid defibrillation Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly. You watch a 53 year-old man collapse and become unresponsive. What is the first action you should take in this situation? - Verify that the scene is safe for you and your victim. The man doesn't respond when you touch him and shout, "Are you okay?" what is your best next action? - Shout for nearby help. Several rescuers respond, you ask them to activate the emergency response system and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is gasping for air and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a pulse, what is your next best action? - Start cpr beginning with chest compressions Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths - 30 compression's to 2 breaths What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult? - 100 - 120 per minute and a depth of 2 inches. What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compression's every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue. If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method for opening the air way? - Jaw-Thrust What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives? - Power on the AED Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED? - Place pads on victims bare chest

If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, what special steps should be taken? - Avoid placing the AED pads over the implanted device what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm? - Stand clear of the victim What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer of a 3 year old child? - 30 compressions to 2 breaths What is the correct compression to breath ratio 7 year old child when 2 or more rescuers are present? - 15 compressions to 2 breaths For what age victim is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique advised when 2 rescuers are present? - Infant younger than 1 year What is the correct chest compression depth for a child? - 2 inches What is the correct chest compression depth for infants? - 1 1/2 inches (4cm) What should you do when you are using an AED on an infant or child less than 8 years old? - use adult pads if child pads are not available If a manual defibrillator is not available for an infant victim, which action should you take? - use an AED equipped with a pediatric dose attenuator what is important to remember about pad placement on infants? - You may need to put one pad on the chest and one on the back Which victim would only need rescue breathing? - No breathing and a pulse which action can rescuers can rescuers perform to potentially reduce the risk of gastric inflation? - Deliver each breath over 1 second which is the preferred technique for giving rescue breaths to an infant? - Mouth to mouth and nose breaths what is not an example of an opioid? - Naloxone Your 27 year old roomate uses opioids, you find him unconscious. a friend is calling 911 and getting naloxone what action should you take? No breathing, Strong pulse - Provide rescue breaths 1 every 5-6 seconds Same scenario with a 56 year old? No breathing, No pulse - Begin cpr What is an example of a mild foreign body airway obstruction? - Wheezing between coughs

universal compressions - regular compressions when performing CPR-2 inches and 30: head position for infant CPR - sniffing or neutral position chest recoil - allows blood to flow to the heart witnessed child arrest, rescuer should - activate EMS and then begin 5 cycles of CPR unwitnessed child arrest, rescuer should - immediatly begin 5 cycles CPR and then activate EMS C-A-B-D - compression-airway-breathing-defibrillation 6 critical concepts - start compressions within 10 sec, push hard and fast 100bpm 2 in. depth, allow chest recoil, less then 10 sec interuption, effective breaths for chest rise, avoid excessive ventilation EMS - emergency response system if adult, child, or infant has a pulse but is not breathing effectively, rescuer should - give breaths w/o chest compressions. this is rescue breathing mouth to mouth - head tilt-chin lift to open airway, mouth to mask breathing - a. chin lift, tilt head to open airway b. make seal over mouth and nose with mask hand in shape of C, finger under chin to hold head and mask in place C. give 2 breaths per 1 second D. watch for chest to rise what do you look for to know the rescue breaths are effective for any victim - visible chest rise steps for 1 rescuer CPR in order - a. shake and shout you Ok? (infant flick foot) b. Call 911 c. check for pulse d. start chest compression lower 1/2 breast bone e. open airway head tilt f. give 2 breaths g. resume compressions after AED device give shock what do you do - resume CPR, chest compressions

steps in using AED - turn AED on attach pads (front/back on infant) (remove woman's bra or chest hair, piercings or jewelry) c. clear area d. follow direction to provide shock it may be necessary to perform 'both' breathing and chest compressions for an unresponsive infant with a low heart rate (pulse) below 60 bpm - True a bag/mask device (BMV) is recommended for ventilations with either 1 OR 2 rescuers - False (only for two) takes up too much time to switch for single Good chest compressions and full chest recoil create blood flow during CPR - True an adult who was choking is now unconscious on the floor. what should I do now? - a. get help b. begin CPR with chest compressions c. check for visible foreign body in throat FBAO - Foreign Body Airway Obstruction compression to ventilation ratio adults/infants (2 rescuers) - 30:2 (5 cycles CPR) / 15: (10 cycles CPR) compression to ventilation ratio adults/infants (1 rescuer) - 30: actions in an rescue event - 1. safe scene/verify

  1. check for responsiveness/tap should shout ARE YOU OK?
  2. if victim is not responsive shout for nearby help
  3. Activate EMS, call 911
  4. get the AED and emergency equipment
  5. next asses the victim for normal breathing a pulse

Age ranges adult / child / infant - adult to adolescent (has underarm hair, developed breasts) child 1 yr to puberty infant less than 1 year (not neonates/newborns) When to call EMS (911 & gets AED) - after checking 1.responsiveness

  1. breathing (if you're alone leave victim to get EMS/AED before CPR) if not alone, send for help, begin CPR, use AED when arrives) Witnessed Collapse: if alone get help then begin CPR
  1. immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system
  2. early cpr with an emphasis on chest compressions
  3. rapid defibrillation
  4. multidisciplinary post cardiac arrest care CPR consist of these 3 - chest compressions,airway,breathing what is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to adult - 30 compressions to 2 breaths universal stept to use AED - 1. power on the AED
  5. Attach electrode pads
  6. analyze the rhythm
  7. clear the victim and press the shock button
  8. if no shock is needed and after any shock delivery immediately resume cpr anterolateral placement - AED anteroposterior placement - AED placement locating the femoral artery pulse in a child - infant 1 rescuer 2 finger technique - 1. place the infant on a firm flat surface
  9. place two fingers in the center of the infants chest just below the nipple line on the lower half of the breastbone
  10. give compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 min
  11. compress at least one third the AP about 1 1/2 inches 5.at the end of each compression make sure allow the chest to recoil to less than ten seconds
  12. after every 30 compressions open the airway with a head tilt chin lift and give 2 breaths each over 1 second
  13. after 5 cycles or 2 minutes of cpr activate the emergency response system and retrieve the AED
  14. continue compressions and breaths in aratio of 30:2 use AED ASAP infant 2 thumb encircling hands technique - 1. place the infant on a firm flat surface
  15. place both thumbs side by side in the center of the infants chests on the lower half of the breast bone. encircle the infants chest and support the infants back with the fingers of both hands
  16. with your hands encircling the chest use both thumbs to depress the breastbone at the rate of 100 to 120/min
  17. compress at least one third the AP about 1 1/2 inches 5.at the end of each compression make sure allow the chest to recoil to less than ten seconds
  1. after every 15 compressions pause briefly for the second rescuer to open the airway with head tilt chin and give 2 breaths each over 1 seconds.
  2. switch 5 cycles or 2 minutes of cpr switch 15:2 for 2 rescuers mouth to mouth breathing for adults and children - 1. hold the victims airway open with a head tilt chin lift
  3. pinch the nose closed with your thumbs and index fingers
  4. take regular breath and seal your lips around the victims mouth creating an airtight seal
  5. deliver 1 breath over 1 second
  6. if the chest does not rise repeat the head tilt chin lift
  7. give a second breath watch for chest rise
  8. if you are unable to ventilate the victim after 2 attempts promptly return to chest compressions abdominal thrusts with victim standing or sitting - 1. stand or kneel behind the victim and wrap your arounds the victims waist
  9. make a fist with on hand
  10. place the thumb side of your fist against the victims abdomen in the midline slightly above the navel and well below the breastbone
  11. grasp your first your other hand and press your fist into the victims abdomen with a quick forceful upward thrust
  12. repeat thrusts until the objects is expelled from the airway or the victim becomes unresponsive
  13. give each new thrust with a separate distinct movement to relieve the obstruction