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Basic Life Support (BLS)DEFINE: Compression-Only CPR - answer A technique that slows the process of brain
death in cardiac arrest by partially restoring circulation of existing oxygen in the
bloodstream to the brain and other vital organs
What does SCA stand for? - answer Sudden Cardiac Arrest
DEFINE: Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) - answer The result of disruption in the heart's
electrical system
What is the most common treatment for Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)? - answer
Defibrillation
DEFINE: Defibrillation - answer An electrical shock administered through the heart that
is intended to end the disruption and allow normal electrical activity to resume
For each minute someone is in arrest, their chances for survival drop by about _____
percent. - answer10
DEFINE: Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - answerA portable device, used by
anyone, that analyzes a heart's electrical activity and determines if a shock is necessary
What does AED stand for? - answerAutomated External Defibrillator
TRUE/FALSE: Once an AED is turned on, voice prompts tell you exactly what to do,
including when to deliver a shock. - answerTrue
Which of the following is the correct response to someone who is unresponsive and not
breathing, or only gasping?
(A). Call EMS and continue to monitor the victim until EMS arrives
(B). Call EMS, begin compression-only CPR, and use an AED as soon as it arrives
(C). Call EMS, roll the victim on their side, and use an AED as soon as it arrives
(D). Perform compression-only CPR, use an AED as soon as it arrives, and call for EMS
only if the person remains unresponsive - answerB
TRUE/FALSE: If someone is unresponsive and not breathing or only gasping, you
should call EMS, perform compression-only CPR immediately, and then use an AED as
soon as it arrives. - answerTrue
, TRUE/FALSE: Immediate compression-only CPR and early defibrillation will give an
SCA victim the very best chance of survival. - answerTrue
TRUE/FALSE: Early CPR can buy time for the victim until an AED or emergency
medical services arrives. - answerTrue
TRUE/FALSE: A victim of SCA will be unresponsive and not breathing or unresponsive
and only gasping. - answerTrue
TRUE/FALSE: Compression-only CPR is a technique that can restart the heart of
someone who has suffered sudden cardiac arrest. - answerFalse
TRUE/FALSE: You should continue compression-only CPR until an AED or EMS
arrives, the victim begins to move or breathe on his own, or you are too exhausted to
continue. - answerTrue
TRUE/FALSE: CPR will not restart the heart of someone who has suffered sudden
cardiac arrest (SCA). Rather, it will slow the process of brain death by artificially
providing oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. - answerTrue
Which of the following is NOT a place where AEDs are commonly found?
(A). Shopping malls
(B). Airports
(C). Private homes
(D). Fitness centers - answerC
TRUE/FALSE: AEDs are commonly found in public places such as shopping malls,
airports, hotels, and fitness centers. - answerTrue
Which of the following is NOT a step to perform when using an AED?
(A). Make sure the pads are not in contact with any metal surfaces
(B). Make sure no one is touching the victim while the AED analyzes their heart rhythm
(C). Ensure no one is touching the victim before administering a shock
(D). All of the above are steps to perform when using an AED - answerD
If an AED determines a shock is necessary, you should do everything EXCEPT:
(A). Make sure no one is touching the victim before administering the shock
(B). Push the shock button when prompted to do so
(C). Immediately resume chest compressions after administering the shock
(D). Deliver another shock if the first one seems to have no effect on the victim -
answerD
AED voice instructions will NOT prompt you to:
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