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ASHI CPR EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS 2023 |36 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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ASHI CPR EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS2023 36 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Sudden cardiac arrest in an adult is MOST LIKELY caused by - answer Ventricular fibrillation
The "chain of survival" is used: - answer To describe the most effective approach for treating
sudden cardiac arrest
The links in the "chain of survival" in children is slightly different than for adults and includes: -
answer Prevention, early CPR, early activation of EMS, early pediatric advanced life support, and
integrated post-cardiac arrest care.
A roofer was electrocuted when his aluminum ladder contacted an energized power line. The
scene has been made safe. An AED has been attached to the patient. The AED has analyzed the
heart and a shock is advised. You should: - answer Clear the patient and deliver the shock.
You are attending to an unresponsive 4-year-old child who is not breathing normally, but
definitely has a carotid pulse. Using a CPR mask or bag-mask device, you should: - answer Give
12 to 20 rescue breaths per minute.
Standing in line at a local government facility, a middle-aged man suddenly collapses. The man
is unresponsive and he occasionally gasps for breath. He looks dead. This condition is most likely
caused by and treated with: - answer Sudden cardiac arrest, CPR, defibrillation.
You and another provider are attending to a 17-year-old found unresponsive with occasional
gasps. After checking for a pulse, you are not certain if a pulse is present or not. You should: -
answer Start CPR; 30:2 compressions to ventilations.
When giving rescue breaths, make sure to: - answer Avoid excessive volume.
, You find an 11-year-old child who is unresponsive, blue, and is not breathing normally. Her
friend states that she collapsed and stopped moving after playing the "pass out" choking game.
You are the only trained provider. You need to: - answer Perform 5 cycles of CPR at 30:2 and
send the friend to alert EMS. OR Send the friend to activate EMS and get an AED, then check for
a carotid pulse.
CPR is being performed on a child who was removed from a swimming pool. An AED arrives and
is positioned near the child's head. The next step is to: - answer Wipe his chest dry before
attaching the pads.
You are performing CPR on your uncle who collapsed at a family gathering where you are the
only trained rescuer. What is the most appropriate approach to deliver rescue breaths? - answer
Use a CPR mask with a one-way valve.
After delivering a shock with an AED, you should: - answer Immediately resume CPR and follow
any instructions given by the AED.
You are attending a person who is unresponsive, not breathing, but you can clearly feel a carotid
pulse. What is the determined problem? - answer Respiratory arrest.
You respond to a 51-year-old man found collapsed inside a closed garage. Bystanders have
dragged him outside onto the lawn. He is unresponsive and does not appear to be breathing
normally. You can clearly feel his carotid pulse. What is your next step? - answer Give 10 to 12
rescue breaths per minute.
Adults need how many rescue breaths? - answer 10-12
Children/infants need how many rescue breaths? - answer 12-20
The proper depth of chest compression for an adult patient is: - answer at least 2 inches.
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