What is the correct order of steps in the Out of hospital chain of survival for adults? -
answer1. Activation of Emergency Response
2. High-quality CPR
3. Defibrillation
4. Advanced Resuscitation
5. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
6. Recovery
Assessing breathing & pulse before beginning CPR should take no more than ____
seconds. - answer10
What are the components of a pulse check in an unresponsive victim? - answer-use 2-3
fingers to locate the pulse
-Assess for a pulse for at least 5, but no more than 10 seconds
-feel the pulse in the groove to the side of the trachea
What does a chest compression feedback device monitor? - answerChest recoil,
compression rate and compression depth
When using a pocket mask, where should the rescuer be positioned? - answerAt the
side of the victim
After positioning yourself directly above the victim's head, what is the correct order of
steps for using a bag mask device? - answer1. Place the mask on the victim's face,
using the bridge of the nose as a guide for the correct position
2. Use the E-C clamp technique to hold the mask in place while you lift the jaw to hold
the airway open
3. Squeeze the bag to give breaths (1 second each) while watching for chest rise
Two life-threatening arrhythmias that can cause cardiac arrest are pulseless ventricular
tachycardia and ___________________________ - answerVentricular fibrillation
After an AED delivers a shock, what should the rescuers do next? - answerResume
CPR, starting with chest compressions
What is the correct chest compression rate for adults? - answer100-120/minute
How are breaths delivered using a bag mask device? - answer1 breath over 1 second,
while watching for chest rise
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