Adult compression depth - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

AHA BLS Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR? a. Adequate depth of compression is needed to create blood flow during compressions b. Adequate depth of compression is needed to create air flow into the lungs and adequate oxygenation c. Adequate depth of compression is needed to prolong asystole d. Adequate depth of compression is needed to stimulate spontaneous respiratio...

Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - ANSWER Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: - ANSWER Resume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - ANSWER 10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ ...

A 26 year old female does not respond to verbal stimuli but moans in response to pain. A friend states the patient has ingested approx 150 amitriptyline tables. Vital Signs are BP 88/50 R16. You establish IV access and administer a fluid challenge. En route to the hospital her ECG shows a widening QRS. You should administer: Sodium Bicarbonate. 3. 3. You PT experienced trauma yesterday and you are transferring her to a larger facility. She has been experiencing progressive hypoxia. You not...

AHA BLS 2024/ 2025 Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A (Latest Update) Q: How deep should the rescuer compress on the adult victims chest when delivering chest compressions? Answer: at least 2 inches (5cm), 1/3 the chest depth Q: How fast should chest compressions be delivered? Answer: at least 100 compressions per minute Q: What must the rescuer allow the chest to do between each compression? Answer: reach complete chest recoil between e...

BLS 2023 Exam Study Guide In terms of BLS, does CAB stand for? - Compression Airway Breathing This is the new order recommended by AHA Steps BLS for adult rescue - CAB = Compression Airway Breathing Are you OK? You get AED, you call 911 5 sec check (no more than 10) for pulse and breathing Is agonal breath considered breathing? - No. Agonal breaths appear as gasps and drawing in air quickly; mouth open with head and neck moving with the gasps. May appear forceful or weak. May al...

AHA BLS Exam (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A QUESTION If an unresponsive infant is not breathing and has a heart rate of 53 beats per minute and signs of poor perfusion despite oxygenation and ventilation with a bag and mask, which of the following should you perform? a. One rescue breath every 10 seconds b. Cycles of back blows and chest thrusts c. Chest compressions without breaths d. Both chest compressions and breaths Answer: ...

1. A 30-year-old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an elevation of 12000feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you do? - ANSWER Administer oxygen while descending to a lower altitude. 2. A 26-year-old female does not respond to verbal stimuli but moans in response to pain. A friend states the patient has ingested approx. 150 amitriptyline tables. Vital Signs ...

1. An elderly woman collapses to the floor in a bingo hall. Your first action should be: A. Open the airway and give 2 breaths. (mouth to mouth rapid is best) B. Go grab the defibrillator off the wall in the hallway. C. Yell out/ call for help while simultaneously assessing for pulse and respirations. (carotid or femoral is best) D. Check for a carotid or radial pulse. - C. Yell out/ call for help while simultaneously assessing for pulse and respirations. (carotid or femoral is best) 10. ...

BLS test questions and answers(AHA) latest update 2024 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 compress...

Where should you sit when positioning a BVM on a patient? - ANSWER-directly above patient's head What should you do if you notice a medication patch when applying AED pads? - ANSWER-remove patch with gloved hand, wipe away any medication, make sure chest is dry and apply pads What should you do if a patient has excessive chest hair? - ANSWER-Shave area before applying AED pads Compression depth for adult patients - ANSWER-at least 2 inches, no more than 2.4 Compression depth for chi...