Assessing Vital Signs
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Describe the steps involved in checking for normal breathing in a patient.

Check for rise and fall of the patient's chest.

How can you perform a pulse check on a patient?

Locate the carotid pulse by sliding 2 or 3 fingers into the groove between the trachea and the muscles at the side of the neck.

What is the recommended duration for checking a patient's breathing and pulse?

No less than 5 seconds and no more than 10 seconds.

When performing initial chest compressions, what should partner one do?

<p>a. Positioned self at the patient’s side. b. Removed bulky clothing from patient’s chest or moved bulky clothing out of the way. c. Made sure patient is lying face up on a firm, flat surface. d. Put the heel of one hand on the center of the patient’s chest on the lower half of the breastbone. e. Put the heel of the other hand on top of the first hand. f. With arms straight, positioned shoulders directly over hands. g. Provided chest compressions at a rate of 100 –120/min, delivering 30 compressions in 15 to 18 seconds. h. Compressions performed at a depth or at least 2 inches (5 cm). i. Counted compressions aloud. j. At the end of each compression, allowed the chest to recoil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended rate for chest compressions during initial resuscitation?

<p>g. Provided chest compressions at a rate of 100 –120/min, delivering 30 compressions in 15 to 18 seconds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should partner one position their hands when performing chest compressions?

<p>e. Put the heel of the other hand on top of the first hand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions during initial resuscitation?

<p>h. Compressions performed at a depth or at least 2 inches (5 cm).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should partner one do at the end of each compression?

<p>j. At the end of each compression, allowed the chest to recoil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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