EMT- Basic NYS Pro CPR exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

You have a 23 Year old male unconscious, unresponsive and is not breathing what should you do? Begin CPR and prepare the AED What does the abbreviation CPR mean? Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation = A combination of rescue breaths and chest compressions preformed on a person experiencing cardiac arrest, intended to restore some oxygen to the brain. What is the breathing to compression ratio for one person rescuar CPR? 30 : 2 Once a Patient has an airway in OPA or NPA and the patient is receiving constant compressions what should be the ventilating rate? Every 5-6 seconds at a rate around 10-12 times per a minute. (Make sure you allow the BVM to recoil.) What pulse should you check on a unconscious patient? Carotid Pulse What pulse should you check on a conscious patient? Radial Pulse If you get pulses back on your patient, but your patient is still apneic what should you do and why? You should make sure there is a OPA or NPA in place and airway is clear (Suction If Needed). Ventilate the patient every 5-6 seconds for a rate of 10 -12 times per a minute. " The reason why it is so important to make sure you have adequate ventilations with a patient who is apneic with a pulse is because without oxygen circulating, the heart will stop pumping again. Apneic Suffering from apnea. Apnea When breathing has completely stopped. (Your Patient is no longer breathing, the patient is in respiratory failure). OPA (Oropharyngeal Airway) An oral airway can prevent the tongue from obstructing the airway of an unresponsive patient without a gag reflex. NPA (Nasopharyngeal Airway) A nasopharyngeal airway can maintain the airway of an unresponsive or soon to be unresponsive patient WITH A GAG REFLEX. How long does it take for irreversible brain damage to occur if the brain is not receiving adequate blood flow.? 4-6 minutes. Chain Of Survival For Adults Call 911 - Early CPR - Rapid Defibrillation - Effective Advanced Life Support - Post-cardiac arrest Care Chain Of Survival For Children Effective Prevention - Early CPR - Call 911 - Rapid Advanced Life Support - Post-cardiac Arrest Care