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BLS BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER MANUAL
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BLS BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER MANUALA 53 year old man suddenly collapses and become
unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer
to arrive at the scene you find him lying motionless on the floor.
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and
shout, "Are you OK"? What is your best next action Correct
Answer Shout for nearby help
A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and become
unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer
to arrive at the scene you find him lying motionless on the floor.
Which is the first action you should take in the situation?
Correct Answer Verify that the scene is safe for you and the
victim
After performing high-quality CPR for 5 minutes, the team
leader frequently interrupts chest compressions to check for a
pulse even though the victim has no organized rhythm when the
AED analyzes the rhythm. Which action demonstrates
constructive intervention? Correct Answer Suggest to resume
chest compressions without delay
For what age victim is the 2 thumb-encircling hands technique
recommended when 2 or more rescuers are present? Correct
Answer An infant younger than 1 year
How often should rescue breaths be given in infants and children
when a pulse is present? Correct Answer 1 breath every 3 to 5
seconds
, If a manual defibrillator is not available for an infant victim,
which action should you take? Correct Answer Use an AED
equipped with a pediatric dose attenuator
If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or
defibrillator, what special steps should be taken? Correct
Answer Avoid placing the AED pad directly over the implanted
device
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck
trauma, what is the preferred method for opening the airway?
Correct Answer Jaw thrust
In which locations do most out~of-hospital cardiac arrest occur?
Correct Answer Homes
Several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate the
emergency response and retrieve the AED and emergency
equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice
that the man is gasping for air and making "snorting" sounds.
You do not feel a pulse. What is your best next action? Correct
Answer Start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest
compressions
The team leader ask you to perform bag-mask ventilation during
a resuscitation attempt, but you have not perfected that skill.
What would be an appropriate action to acknowledge your
limitations? Correct Answer Tell the team leader that you are
not comfortable performing that task
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