What can increase a victim's chance of survival? - ANSWER-Receiving early compressions and early AED
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished? - ANSWER-Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
What is the best way to maintain a seal...
What can increase a victim's chance of survival? - ANSWER-Receiving early compressions and early
AED
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - ANSWER-Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
What is the best way to maintain a seal when you are a single rescuer using a bag-mask device? -
ANSWER-Position your fingers by using the E-C clamp technique
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device? -
ANSWER-Observing the chest rise with each breath
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and
there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next? - ANSWER-Begin CPR; the gasps are
not normal breathing
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not
have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED.
When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? - ANSWER-Turn on the AED
How do you assess the brachial pulse of an infant? - ANSWER-Inside the upper arm, between the
elbow and shoulder
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt
worsens." Which element of team dynamics does this statement represent? - ANSWER-Knowing your
limitations
"The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks
during a resuscitation attempt." Which element of team dynamics does this statement represent? -
ANSWER-Clear roles and responsibilities
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