AHA BLS TEST |AHA BLS EXAM |LATEST UPDATES |COMPLETE
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which victim requires CPR? - ANSWER -a victim who is unresponsive
with no normal breathing and no pulse
when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? -
ANSWER -when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment
High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how
many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all
ages? - ANSWER -10 seconds
interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many
seconds? - ANSWER -10 seconds
how can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is
effective? - ANSWER -there is visible rise of the chest
what is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive
victim when you do not suspect cervical spine injury? - ANSWER -use
the head tilt chin lift
what technique is not recommended for single rescuer to provide
breaths during CPR? - ANSWER -bag mask device
,what is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach( gastric
inflation) during bag mask ventilation? - ANSWER -breaths are given
to quickly or with to much force
What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuers
CPR in the prescience of an advanced airway in adult victim? -
ANSWER -compress at a rate of at least 100 per min with 2 breaths
every 5 to 10 secs
how does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? -
ANSWER -allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions
what is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer
adult CPR? - ANSWER -30:2 for 2 rescuer
to reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressions switch
roles? - ANSWER -after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths
what is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a
victim of any age? - ANSWER -100 per min
during 2 rescuer CPR, one rescuer will provide chest compressions.
what is the role of the second rescuer? - ANSWER -maintain an open
airway and give breaths
why are chest compression important? - ANSWER -they pump blood
to the rest of the body
,what is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene? -
ANSWER -turn on the AED
When should you deliver a shock from the AED? - ANSWER -after the
AED activates a shock, charge, states a "clear the victim", and
prompts me to push the shock buttom
what is the best way to relieve severe chocking in a responsive adult?
- ANSWER -perform abdominal thrust
what is the correct depth of chest compression for a child victim? -
ANSWER -at least one third the depth of the chest, approx 2 inches
What is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 2
rescuer child CPR? - ANSWER -15:2
what size AED pads should be used for child less that 8 years of age?
- ANSWER -adult pads/ dose may be used if peadrtic pads are not
available
a choking adult become unresponsive while you are doing abdominal
thrust for severe chocking. what should you do next? - ANSWER
begin CPR
what is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 1 rescuer
infant CPR - ANSWER -30:2
, what is the preferred technique for providing chest compressions
during 2 rescuer CPR for an infant? - ANSWER -the 2 thumb -
encircling hands technique
where is the brachial pulse located? - ANSWER -on the inside of the
upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder.
As of 2017, what percent of people who have an out-of-hospital,
nontraumatic cardiac arrest, treated by EMS, survive to be discharged
from the hospital? - ANSWER -10%
How does the AHA define adults, children and infants? - ANSWER -
Adults = adolescents (ie., after the onset of puberty and older
Children = 1 year of age to onset of puberty
Infants = less than 1 year of age (excluding newly born infants in the
delivery room)
What are signs of puberty? - ANSWER -Chest or underarm hair in
males and any breast development in females.
The BLS Course focuses on preparing students to perform ___ skills.
- ANSWER -CPR
What are the two components of CPR? - ANSWER -1) chest
compressions
2) breaths
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