BLS, CPR questions and answers

Knowing your limitations Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens. In 2-Rescuer CPR, switch roles every 5 cycles (2 minutes) Indications for high-quality CPR Unresponsive, no breathing/only gasping an no pulse Method to relieve chocking in responsive infant 5 back laps and 5 chest thrusts Technique for relief of choking in unresponsive infant CPR and look in the mouth for obstructing object Significance of early Defibrillation It eliminates abnormal heart rhythm, may restore a normal cardiac rhythm Compression: ventilation ratio for 2 -Rescuers Infant CPR 15 compressions: 2 breaths Complete chest recoil Permits blood to flow (refill) into the heart Sign of effective ventilation Visible chest rise with breaths At what rate should chest compressions occur 100 - 120 compression /minute Depth of compression in child during CPR 1/3 the depth of chest, about 5 cm Clear roles and responsibilities All team members know their positions, functions, and tasks Initial step for operating an AED Power on the machine Compression-ventilation ratio with advanced airway during CPR Continuous compression at 100-120/min, 1 breath every 6 seconds Depth of Compression for Infant CPR At least 1/3 AP diameter of chest about 1.5 inches (4 cm) Hand placement for compression in adult 2 hands on the lower hand of the sternum Finger placement & technique for 1-rescuer Infant CPR 2 fingers in the center of the chest, just below the nipple line Compression method for 2 or more rescuers infant CPR 2 thumb-encircling hand technique, just below the nipple line Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to: Less than 10 seconds Rescue breaths for adult should be delivered 1 breath every 5-6 seconds Rescue breaths for child and infant should be delivered 1 breath every 3-5 seconds The correct sequence for providing CPR is represented b CAB: chest compressions, airway, breathing. When beginning CPR, start with Chest compressions correct chest compression depth for an adult at least 2 inches (5 cm) Closed-Loop Communication The team leader gives a message, order, or assignment to a team member. By receiving a clear response and eye contact, the team leader confirms that the team member heard and understood the message. The team leader listens for confirmation of task performance from the team member before assigning another task. Technique for relief of chocking in Adult victim Abdominal Thrust Method to relieve chocking for pregnant woman Chest Thurst method used to hold the mask in place while delivering ventilations via a bag valve E-C clamp is a method In a two-rescuer CPR situation the person delivering ventilations should be positioned: at the patients head. The bag valve mask is most effective when controlled by how many rescuers: 2 rescuers. CPR stands for: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR has 2 to main skills: Providing compressions Giving breaths CPR allows: Blood to flow to the brain and heart Most important thing in CPR is: Compressions When giving compressions it is important to remember to push ______________ and _______________ Hard and fast The ratio of compressions to breaths in single rescuer is ______ : ______ 30:2 (30 compressions and 2 breaths) The rate of compressions is: 100-120 beats per minute What does BLS stand for? Basic Life Support Don't interrupt compressions for more than: 10 seconds, even when you give breaths. AED stands for: Automated External Defibrillator What is the first step to using the AED? Turn on the machine. How to open the airway: Tilt the head back & lift chin. How to use an AED: 1) Turn the AED and follow the prompts 2) Attach the pads 3) Let the AED analyze the heart rhythm 4) Deliver a shock if needed Child CPR is considered what age? 1 year old to puberty For CPR an infant is considered what age? Younger than 1 year How many hands do you use for child CPR? 1 hand to give compressions (unless not strong enough- then use 2)