CPR & Basic Life Support
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All cardiac arrests situations are shockable by an AED - ansFalse
An AED arrives in the middle of performing a cycle of chest compressions. When should the AED be used? - ansImmediately when it arrives
Chest compressions on adults should ...
All cardiac arrests situations are shockable by an AED - ansFalse
An AED arrives in the middle of performing a cycle of chest compressions. When should the AED be used? -
ansImmediately when it arrives
Chest compressions on adults should be done to what depth? - ansBetween 2-2.4"
During CPR, what is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adults? - ans30 compressions to 2
breaths
How can you ensure you are giving effective rescue breaths? - ansObserve the chest rise with each breath
How deep should compressions be during CPR on an infant? - ansAbout one and a half inches
How do you check for responsiveness in an infant? - ansTapping them on the heel
How does defibrillation work? - ansIt stuns the heart to stop ventricular fibrillation.
How much blood is pumped during an effective chest compression compared to a normal heartbeat? - ans30%
How should a choking infant be positioned for back blows? - ansOn your forearm, facing down
How should back blows be given? - ansWith the heel of your free hand
How should you treat a partially blocked airway? - ansEncourage hard coughing
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