CPR BLS Exam 2023/2024 AHA_ answered-A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-qualit...
CPR BLS Exam 2021/2022 AHA
(answered)
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer
determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency
response system. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers
arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur next, to support a team-based
resuscitation attempt?
2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a child victim?
By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm)
Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant?
Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation.
What is the next step when using the AED?
Follow the AED prompts
What should you do it you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-valve mask?
Observing the chest rise with breaths
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished?
Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches.
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
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