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[Show more]emphasis on high-quality CPR compression rate of at least ___ per minute. 
100 
 
 
 
depth of compressions for children to adult 
2 inches 
 
 
 
depth of compression for infants 
1/3 of anterior/posterior diameter of chest. 1 1/2" 
 
 
 
compressions should be started what time limit? 
10 seconds...
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Add to cartemphasis on high-quality CPR compression rate of at least ___ per minute. 
100 
 
 
 
depth of compressions for children to adult 
2 inches 
 
 
 
depth of compression for infants 
1/3 of anterior/posterior diameter of chest. 1 1/2" 
 
 
 
compressions should be started what time limit? 
10 seconds...
In terms of BLS, does CAB stand for? 
Compression Airway Breathing 
This is the new order recommended by AHA 
 
 
 
Steps BLS for adult rescue 
CAB = Compression Airway Breathing 
Are you OK? 
You get AED, you call 911 
5 sec check (no more than 10) for pulse and breathing 
 
 
 
Is agonal breath co...
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Add to cartIn terms of BLS, does CAB stand for? 
Compression Airway Breathing 
This is the new order recommended by AHA 
 
 
 
Steps BLS for adult rescue 
CAB = Compression Airway Breathing 
Are you OK? 
You get AED, you call 911 
5 sec check (no more than 10) for pulse and breathing 
 
 
 
Is agonal breath co...
What is the order of actions to be taken when there is a victim who may need your help? 
check scene, check responsiveness, call for help & call 911, and get the AED if alone 
 
 
 
What are the signs that a victim needs CPR? 
no breathing or abnormal breathing, unresponsivess, no pulse 
 
 
 
What ...
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Add to cartWhat is the order of actions to be taken when there is a victim who may need your help? 
check scene, check responsiveness, call for help & call 911, and get the AED if alone 
 
 
 
What are the signs that a victim needs CPR? 
no breathing or abnormal breathing, unresponsivess, no pulse 
 
 
 
What ...
D) a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no normal pulse 
Which type of victim will require CPR? 
 
A. A victim that is telling you they believe they are having a heart attack 
B. A victim who is unresponsive but is breathing at an okay rate 
C. A victim with a pulse who is havin...
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Add to cartD) a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no normal pulse 
Which type of victim will require CPR? 
 
A. A victim that is telling you they believe they are having a heart attack 
B. A victim who is unresponsive but is breathing at an okay rate 
C. A victim with a pulse who is havin...
When do you ensure a scene is safe? 
When you first see a potential victim. 
 
 
 
Which victim requires CPR? 
A victim who is unresponsive, not breathing and has no pulse. 
 
 
 
This is the best method to open an airway of an unresponsive victim with no suspected neck injury. 
Head tilt-chin lift ...
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Add to cartWhen do you ensure a scene is safe? 
When you first see a potential victim. 
 
 
 
Which victim requires CPR? 
A victim who is unresponsive, not breathing and has no pulse. 
 
 
 
This is the best method to open an airway of an unresponsive victim with no suspected neck injury. 
Head tilt-chin lift ...
The 2010 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of steps are: 
Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing 
 
 
 
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child who is anywhere from one year to puberty?* 
Carotid or femoral artery 
 
 
 
The proper steps for operating an AED are: 
P...
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Add to cartThe 2010 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of steps are: 
Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing 
 
 
 
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child who is anywhere from one year to puberty?* 
Carotid or femoral artery 
 
 
 
The proper steps for operating an AED are: 
P...
Compression to ventilation ratio for 1 or 2 person rescuers for adults 
30:2 
 
 
 
1 rescuer Compression to ventilation ratio for child and infant 
30:2 
 
 
 
Compression to ventilation ratio for 2 or more rescuer infant and child CPR 
15:2 
 
 
 
Depth of compressions for adult 
At least 2 inches...
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Add to cartCompression to ventilation ratio for 1 or 2 person rescuers for adults 
30:2 
 
 
 
1 rescuer Compression to ventilation ratio for child and infant 
30:2 
 
 
 
Compression to ventilation ratio for 2 or more rescuer infant and child CPR 
15:2 
 
 
 
Depth of compressions for adult 
At least 2 inches...
First, Check victim for 2 things simultaneously 
Response & Breathing 
 
 
 
If adult is unresponsive and not breathing, or not breathing normally, 
Start CPR. 
 
 
 
Compression rate of: 
100/min 
 
 
 
infants 
Adults 
1.5 for infants 
2 inches for adults 
(or 1/3 of the chest circumference) 
 
 
...
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Add to cartFirst, Check victim for 2 things simultaneously 
Response & Breathing 
 
 
 
If adult is unresponsive and not breathing, or not breathing normally, 
Start CPR. 
 
 
 
Compression rate of: 
100/min 
 
 
 
infants 
Adults 
1.5 for infants 
2 inches for adults 
(or 1/3 of the chest circumference) 
 
 
...
where is the carotid pulse located? 
In the grove between the trachea and sternoclastoid muscle 
 
 
 
Where is the brachial pulse located? 
On the medical side (inside) of the upper arm, between the elbow and shoulder 
 
 
 
when performing 2-rescuer CPR what it the compression to ventilation ratio...
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Add to cartwhere is the carotid pulse located? 
In the grove between the trachea and sternoclastoid muscle 
 
 
 
Where is the brachial pulse located? 
On the medical side (inside) of the upper arm, between the elbow and shoulder 
 
 
 
when performing 2-rescuer CPR what it the compression to ventilation ratio...
100 compressions per minute. 
What is the rate for performing chest compressions for a victim of any age? 
 
 
 
Take your weight off your hands and allow the chest to come back to its normal position. 
what is the best way you can allow the chest to recoil completely after each chest compression? 
...
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Add to cart100 compressions per minute. 
What is the rate for performing chest compressions for a victim of any age? 
 
 
 
Take your weight off your hands and allow the chest to come back to its normal position. 
what is the best way you can allow the chest to recoil completely after each chest compression? 
...
How would you know that a rescue breath for a victim of any age is effective? 
You should see their chest rise. 
 
 
 
A child has a heart rate greater than 60 per minute and a pulse, but has ineffective breathing or is not breathing, what should the rescuer do? 
Give rescue breaths. (every 3-5 seco...
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Add to cartHow would you know that a rescue breath for a victim of any age is effective? 
You should see their chest rise. 
 
 
 
A child has a heart rate greater than 60 per minute and a pulse, but has ineffective breathing or is not breathing, what should the rescuer do? 
Give rescue breaths. (every 3-5 seco...
1. When should the rescuer initially ensure that the scene is safe? 
a. When the rescuer first sees a potential victim 
b. After the rescuer activates the emergency response system 
c. As emergency medical services arrive on the scene 
d. After an AED that is attached to the victim delivers a shock ...
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Add to cart1. When should the rescuer initially ensure that the scene is safe? 
a. When the rescuer first sees a potential victim 
b. After the rescuer activates the emergency response system 
c. As emergency medical services arrive on the scene 
d. After an AED that is attached to the victim delivers a shock ...
How do you know when you are providing effective breaths using a bag-mask device? 
When the chest rises 
 
 
 
What is the compression to breaths ratio for 1-rescuer infant cpr? 
30 compressions to 2 breaths 
 
 
 
What is the first step when using an AED? 
Turn it on 
 
 
 
Wha should you do when y...
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Add to cartHow do you know when you are providing effective breaths using a bag-mask device? 
When the chest rises 
 
 
 
What is the compression to breaths ratio for 1-rescuer infant cpr? 
30 compressions to 2 breaths 
 
 
 
What is the first step when using an AED? 
Turn it on 
 
 
 
Wha should you do when y...
After positioning yourself directly above the victim's head, what is the correct order of steps for using a bag-mask device? 
1. 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 y...
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Add to cartAfter positioning yourself directly above the victim's head, what is the correct order of steps for using a bag-mask device? 
1. 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 y...
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...
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Add to cartWhy 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...
What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? 
Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions 
 
 
 
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the their rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR? 
Alternating the compresso...
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Add to cartWhat actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? 
Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions 
 
 
 
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the their rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR? 
Alternating the compresso...
place 2 or 3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm, midway between the infant's elbow and shoulder 
What is the preferred method for pulse check in an infant? 
 
 
 
-left side of the back 
-left side of the chest 
where should AED pads be placed in the anteroposterior placement for adults and chi...
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Add to cartplace 2 or 3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm, midway between the infant's elbow and shoulder 
What is the preferred method for pulse check in an infant? 
 
 
 
-left side of the back 
-left side of the chest 
where should AED pads be placed in the anteroposterior placement for adults and chi...
high-quality CPR 
start compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest 
 
 
 
compression rate 
100-120/min 
 
 
 
depth of compression for adults 
At least 2 inches 
 
 
 
depth of compression for children 
one-third the death of the chest about 2 inchs or 5 cm 
 
 
 
depth of comp...
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Add to carthigh-quality CPR 
start compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest 
 
 
 
compression rate 
100-120/min 
 
 
 
depth of compression for adults 
At least 2 inches 
 
 
 
depth of compression for children 
one-third the death of the chest about 2 inchs or 5 cm 
 
 
 
depth of comp...
Where should you sit when positioning a BVM on a patient? 
directly above patient's head 
 
 
 
What should you do if you notice a medication patch when applying AED pads? 
remove patch with gloved hand, wipe away any medication, make sure chest is dry and apply pads 
 
 
 
What should you do if a ...
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Add to cartWhere should you sit when positioning a BVM on a patient? 
directly above patient's head 
 
 
 
What should you do if you notice a medication patch when applying AED pads? 
remove patch with gloved hand, wipe away any medication, make sure chest is dry and apply pads 
 
 
 
What should you do if a ...
You and your colleagues have been providing high-quality CPR for and using the AED on Mr. Sauer. While providing ventilations, you notice that Mr. Sauer moves and appears to be breathing. What is the correct course of action? 
Stop CPR, check for breathing and a pulse and monitor Mr. Sauer until the...
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Add to cartYou and your colleagues have been providing high-quality CPR for and using the AED on Mr. Sauer. While providing ventilations, you notice that Mr. Sauer moves and appears to be breathing. What is the correct course of action? 
Stop CPR, check for breathing and a pulse and monitor Mr. Sauer until the...
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