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CPR & Basic Life SupportAll cardiac arrests situations are shockable by an AED - answer False
What is accomplished by CPR? - answer It circulates blood until the heart is restored to
good health
What is cardiac arrest? - answer When the heart stops effectively pumping blood
How much blood is pumped during an effective chest compression compared to a
normal heartbeat? - answer30%
How does defibrillation work? - answer It stuns the heart to stop ventricular fibrillation.
When is it appropriate to place a victim in the recovery position? - answer When ROSC
has been restored
What is the rule of thumb for how long you should check for responsiveness? -
answerCheck for between 5 and 10 seconds
You are a lone rescuer who is getting tired from performing chest compressions. What
action should be taken when more rescuers arrive? - answerAssign tasks to other
rescuers and rotate compressors to avoid fatigue
In adult CPR, when should the emergency response system be activated? -
answerBefore administering CPR
During CPR, what is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adults? -
answer30 compressions to 2 breaths
When there are two rescuers, what should the second rescuer do if their partner is
delivering a shock with a defibrillator? - answerStay clear when told
Why is allowing the complete chest recoil important when performing CPR? - answerSo
the blood can re-fill the heart's chambers between compressions
What determines whether a victim should receive-adult or pediatrc CPR? - answerThe
victim has reached the onset of puberty.
An AED arrives in the middle of performing a cycle of chest compressions. When should
the AED be used? - answerImmediately when it arrives
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