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American Heart Association BLS Detailed Questions And Expert Answers
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American Heart Association BLS DetailedQuestions And Expert Answers
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout, "Are you OK" -
ANS Shout for nearby help
Several rescuers respond and you ask them to activate the emergency response
and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment as you notice that the man is
gasping for air and making "snorting" sounds. You do not feel a pulse.
What is your best next action? - ANS Start High-Quality CPR beginning with chest
compressions
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an
adult? - ANS 30 compressions to 2 breaths
What are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult? - ANS A rate of
100 to 120 compressions per minute and a depth of at least 2 inches
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - ANS Assign tasks to
other rescuers and rotate compressors 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 airway? - ANS Jaw thrust
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives at the
victim side? - ANS Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating an AED? - ANS Placing the
pads on the victim bare chest
If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, what
special steps should be taken? - ANS Avoid placing the AED pad directly over the
implanted device
What action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm? - ANS
Stand clear of the victim
After performing high-quality CPR for 5 minutes, the team leader frequently
interrupts chest compressions to check for a pulse even though the victim has no
organized rhythm when the AED analyses the rhythm, which action demonstrates
constructive intervention? - ANS Suggest to resume chest compressions without
delay
The team leader asks you to perform bag-mask ventilation during a resuscitation
attempt, but you have not perfected that skills. What would be an appropriate
action to acknowledge your limitations? - ANS Tell the team leader you are not
comfortable performing that task
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