Basic Life Support Provider Manual (International English) notes

Why is defibrillation important? It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm (An AED can identify an abnormal heart rhythm that needs a shock. The AED can then deliver a shock that can convert a rhythm back to normal.) While performing high-quality CPR on an adult patient, what action should you ensure is being accomplished? Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches (When performing chest compressions on an adult (or adolescent), a compression depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) should be use...

The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout, "Are you OK" Shout for nearby help 00:07 01:28 Several rescuers respond and you ask them to activate the emergency response and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment as you notice that the man is gasping for air and making "snorting" sounds. You do not feel a pulse. What is your best next action? Start High-Quality CPR beginning with chest compressions What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths...

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAM. A+ 1. While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished? A. Maintaining a compression rate of 90 to 120/min B. Placing hands on the upper third of the sternum C. Allowing the chest to recoil 1 inch D. Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions: A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse,...