Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR Station

Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR Station

• Student Learning Outcome: Provide safe, patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care to adults at a basic level following the Caritas philosophy.
• Competency: Use the nursing process at a basic level to provide patient-centered care to diverse patient populations with common health alterations.
• Concepts: Assessment, Oxygenation, Perfusion.

Unit Outcomes

• Outcome 1: Understand the importance of performing BLS efficiently, effectively, and safely.
• Outcome 2: Review and describe the Adult BLS steps for Healthcare Providers.
• Outcome 3: Demonstrate the use of the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).
• Outcome 4: Demonstrate the use of a bag-valve-mask.
• Outcome 5: Become familiar with an emergency cart.
• Outcome 6: Participate in an adult code, showing BLS principles for Healthcare Providers.

Basic Life Support Review and Practice

• American Heart Association (AHA) Updates: BLS/CPR guidelines were updated in 2010, 2015, 2017, and 2020, with minor adjustments to adult compression rates and depths.
• Card Renewal: BLS healthcare provider cards are valid for two years. It's the student's responsibility to track when renewal is needed.

Effective CPR

• Compressions: Adequate compressions increase blood flow to the coronary arteries and brain; the rate should be 100-120 compressions per minute, and compressions should be firm to a depth of at least 2 inches.
• Recoil: Allow the chest to completely recoil after each compression to allow blood to refill the heart.
• Interruptions: Minimize interruptions in compressions, as each interruption stops blood flow.

CPR Procedures (Adult)

• Scene Safety: Ensure the area is safe before starting; if not proceed to the next step..
• Unresponsiveness: Establish unresponsiveness and call for help (e.g., 911, Code Blue).
• Pulse Check: Check for carotid pulse (no more than 10 seconds).
• CPR Steps (Compressions-Airway-Breathing): 30 compressions, open airway, 2 breaths. Repeat this cycle until help arrives or the individual shows signs of life or an AED is accessible..
• AED Use: Apply the AED pads correctly and follow prompt instructions during application of the pads.
• Post-Shock CPR: Immediately resume chest compressions after an AED shock, following prompt instructions.
• Rescue Breathing: Perform rescue breathing (1 breath every 6 seconds) if a pulse is present.

This quiz focuses on the fundamentals of Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers, emphasizing safe and effective patient care. Participants will review essential BLS steps, the use of AEDs, bag-valve masks, and emergency protocols. It aims to enhance the understanding and application of BLS principles in real-life scenarios.