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CPR & Basic Life Support Exam Review.How can you ensure you are giving effective rescue breaths? - answer Observe the
chest rise with each breath.
What determines whether a victim should receive adult or pediatric CPR? - answer The
victim has reached the onset of puberty.
How do you check for responsiveness in an infant? - answer Tapping them on the heel
You are alone and find a child who needs CPR. What should you do? - answer Perform
CPR for 2 minutes and then activate the emergency response system.
How should a choking infant be positioned for back blows? - answer On your forearm,
facing down
When is it appropriate to place a victim in the recovery position? - answer When ROSC
(Return of spontaneous circulation) has been restored
How much blood is pumped during an effective chest compression compared to a
normal heartbeat? - answer 30%
What is accomplished by CPR? - answer It circulates blood until the heart is restored to
good health.
Which victims of cardiac arrest require smaller AED pads? - answer Infants and
children under 8 years old
When there are two or more rescuers, what is the best guideline for chest
compressions? - answer The two rescuers should switch every 2 minutes, or five
compression cycles, to prevent fatigue.
How does defibrillation work? - answer It stuns the heart to stop ventricular fibrillation.
True or False, All cardiac arrest situations are shockable by an AED. - answer False
When there are two rescuers, what should the second rescuer do if their partner is
delivering a shock with a defibrillator? - answer Stay clear when told.
In adult CPR, when should the emergency response system be activated? - answer
Before administering CPR
What compression technique should be used on an infant during CPR when there are
multiple rescuers? - answer Two thumb-encircling hands
How should back blows be given? - answer With the heel of your free hand
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