Basic life support EXAM for CPR
What ratio to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? ans: Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
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...
Basic life support EXAM for CPR
What ratio to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? ans: Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
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 by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two
additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur
next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? ans: Two rescuers should alternate giving high-
quality chest-compressions.
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 by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two
additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. Two rescuers begin high-
quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuers CPR? ans:
Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes.
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and
there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next? ans: Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal
breathing.
Why is defibrillation important? ans: It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
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
AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? ans: Turn on the AED
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. After the
AED pads are attached to the person, The AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step
when using an AED? ans: Follow the AED prompts
The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a
resuscitation attempt." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics
listed. ans: Clear roles and responsibilities
Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempts
worsen." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed. ans:
Knowing your limitations
A victim with a foreign body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of
action? ans: Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
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