Basic Life Support Techniques for Infants & Adults

Questions and Answers

When delivering back slaps to an infant who is choking, the rescuer should use the heel of the hand and forcefully deliver the slap between the infant's shoulder blades.

True

To relieve choking in a responsive infant, the rescuer should hold the infant facedown on their forearm with the head slightly lower than the chest and deliver back slaps to the ______.

shoulder blades

What is the compression rate when an advanced airway is in place?

100 to 120/min

What is the recommended breathing rate for adults during rescue breathing?

1 breath every 5-6 seconds or 10-12 breaths per minute Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended breathing rate for children and infants during rescue breathing?

1 breath every 3-5 seconds or 12-20 breaths per minute Signup and view all the answers

How often should you check the pulse during rescue breaths?

every 2 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Rescue breathing is providing breaths to a victim who has a pulse but is not [blank].

breathing Signup and view all the answers

During 2-rescuer CPR with an advanced airway, give 1 breath every ______ seconds.

6 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What medication can reverse the effects of opioids?

Naloxone Signup and view all the answers

For a suspected opioid-associated life-threatening emergency, how often should breaths be given to an adult?

every 5 to 6 seconds Signup and view all the answers

Signs of poor air exchange and breathing difficulty include silent cough, inability to speak, cyanosis, and may ______ neck with both hands.

clutch Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to perform abdominal thrusts?

Stand or kneel behind the victim and place your arms around their waist. Signup and view all the answers

If the victim is too large for you to wrap your arms around the waist, what should you do instead?

do chest thrusts Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in relieving choking in an unresponsive adult or child?

Send someone to call 911 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Choking Relief for Infants

Use heel of hand for delivering back slaps between shoulder blades.
For responsive infants, hold them facedown on forearm with head slightly lower than chest.
Deliver 5 back slaps followed by 5 quick downward chest thrusts below nipple line.
Repeat sequence until the object is removed or the infant becomes unresponsive.

Advanced Airway Compressions

Maintain compression rate at 100 to 120 per minute.
Provide continuous compressions without pauses for breaths when advanced airway is in place.

Rescue Breathing Techniques

Adults: Administer 1 breath every 5-6 seconds (10-12 breaths/min).
Children and infants: Administer 1 breath every 3-5 seconds (12-20 breaths/min).
Check pulse every 2 minutes during rescue breaths.

Opioid Reversal

Naloxone is the medication used to reverse opioid effects and restore normal breathing.
In suspected opioid emergencies, provide breaths at intervals (1 breath every 5-6 sec for adults, 3-5 sec for children/infants) before administering naloxone, ensuring breaths are not delayed.

Signs of Choking

Indications include silent cough, inability to speak or breathe, cyanosis, and clutching the neck with both hands.

Abdominal Thrusts Technique

Perform thrusts by placing arms around victim's waist, locating navel.
Make a fist with one hand, placing it above the navel, and thrust upward forcefully.
Repeat until the object is expelled or the victim becomes unresponsive.

Alternative for Large Victims

If unable to wrap arms around the waist, perform chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts.

Unresponsive Victim Protocol

Call 911 and begin CPR on unresponsive adults or children.
Open the airway to provide breaths while checking for any obstructions; avoid blind finger sweeps.

Description

This quiz covers essential life-saving techniques, including choking relief for infants, advanced airway compressions, rescue breathing methods, and opioid reversal procedures. Test your knowledge on how to respond effectively in emergency situations involving both children and adults to ensure their safety.