Heartcode BLS Online
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1. What is an AED? An AED is a device that
analyzes the heart's
Automatic External Defibrillator rhythm to identify the
presence of an arryth-
mia that can be correct-
ed by a shock.
- Lightweight, portable
device.
- Simple to operate.
- Uses voice prompts,
lights, and on-screen
messages.
Defibrillation is the de-
livery of an electrical
shock that may help
re-establish an effec-
tive rhythm.
2. What are the components of a pulse check in an Feel the pulse in the
unresponsive victim of an adult? groove to the side of the
trachea.
Assess for a pulse for
at least 5 but no more
than 10 seconds.
Use 2 or 3 fingers to
locate the pulse.
3. What are the correct actions to take for scene Verify scene safety.
safety and assessment?
Check for responsive-
ness.
Look for no breathing
and only gasping and
check pulse.
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Activate the emer-
gency response sys-
tem and get an AED.
4. What is the correct chest compression rate for 100 to 120/min
adults?
5. What is the correct order of steps in the In-Hospi- 2, 5, 1, 4, 3, 6
tal Chain of Survival for adults?
1. High Quality CPR
2. Early Recognition and Prevention
3. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
4. Defibrillation
5. Activation of Emergency Response
6. Recovery
6. How are breaths delivered using a bag-mask de- 1 breath over 1 sec-
vice? ond, while watching for
chest rise.
7. How do you open the airway for breaths if a single Head tilt-chin lift
rescuer is present?
8. Two life-threatening arrhythmias that can cause Pulseless ventricular
cardiac arrest are _______ and _______. tachycardia (pVT)
and
Death usually follows unless a normal heart Ventricular fibrillation
rhythm are restored within minutes. (VF)
9. What does a chest compression feedback device 1. Compression depth
monitor? 2. Chest recoil
3. Compression rate
(Depth, Recoil, Rate)
10. When should the rescuer operating the AED clear During analysis and be-
the victim? fore shock delivery.
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