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The 5 links in the Adult Chain of Survival include all of the following except:
Early CPR
Rapid Defibrillation
Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Advanced Airway Placement Answer: Advanced airway placement.
In an adult with an advanced airway in place during 2-rescuer CPR, breaths should be administered how
often? Answer: Every 6-8 seconds (8-10 breaths per min).
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing 2-rescuer CPR? Answer: After every 5
cycles of CPR.
The proper steps for operating an AED are: Answer: Power on the AED, attach electrode pads,
analyze the rhythm, clear the patient, deliver shock.
The compression to ventilation ratio for the lone rescuer giving CPR to victims of any age is: Answer:
30:2
The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include: Answer: 1) Minimize interruptions
2) Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
3) Push hard and fast
The initial Basic Life Support (BLS) steps for adult are: Answer: Assess the victim, activate EMS and
get AED, check pulse, and start CPR.
, Signs of airway obstruction include: Answer: Poor air exchange
Inability to speak
High-pitched noise while inhaling
The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR recommend BLS sequence of steps are: Answer: Chest
compression, airway, breathing.
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child from 1 year of age to puberty? Answer:
Carotid or femoral artery.
Brain damage is likely if intervention occurs __________ after the heart stops. Answer: 6-10
minutes.
CPR must be performed if these conditions exist: Unconsciousness, no breathing, or no pulse. True or
False. Answer: True.
C in CAB stands for: Answer: Compression.
What is a recommended position for the victim when performing CPR: Answer: Lying flat on his/her
back on a smooth and firm surface.
Recommended rate for effective compressions for adult/child is: Answer: 100-120 compressions per
minute
When checking for breathing, if you hear gasps: Answer: Assume the victim is not breathing
normally and do proceed with CPR.
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