AED Pads Placement Quiz & Flashcards for BLS

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What is the preferred method for pulse check in an infant?

Place 2 or 3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm, midway between the infant's elbow and shoulder.

Where should AED pads be placed in the anteroposterior placement for adults and children 8 years or older?

Left side of the back and left side of the chest.

Critical components of chest compressions for children: Rate: _, Depth: , Hand Placement: , Chest Recoil: _, Minimizing Interruption: ________.

100 to 120/min, approximately 2 inches (5cm), 2 hands or 1 hand on the lower half of the breastbone, allow complete recoil; do not lean on the chest, limit interruptions to less than 10 seconds.

Where should AED pads be placed in the anterolateral placement for adults and children 8 years or older?

One pad directly below the right collarbone, the other pad to the side of the left nipple. Signup and view all the answers

Why is an AED needed?

It can restore a normal heart rhythm and pulse within minutes for life-threatening arrhythmias. Signup and view all the answers

When should the rescuer operating the AED clear the victim?

During analysis and before shock delivery. Signup and view all the answers

Where should AED pads be placed in the anteroposterior placement for adults and children 8 years or older?

Place one pad on the left side of the chest, halfway between the tip of the breastbone and left nipple and the other pad on the left side of the victim's back, beneath the shoulder blade, next to the nipple. Signup and view all the answers

Follow these steps to check the brachial artery pulse in an infant: 1) ? 2) ?

Place 2 or 3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm, between the elbow and shoulder; then press the fingers to attempt to feel the pulse for at least 5 but no more than 10 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

To perform a pulse check in a child, feel for a carotid or femoral pulse. Follow these steps to check the femoral artery pulse: 1) ? 2) ?

Place 2 or 3 fingers in the inner thigh, midway between the hip bone and the pubic bone; feel for a pulse for at least 5 but no more than 10 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

During CPR on a child, you should place 1 or 2 hands over the _____ of the .

lower half; breastbone. Signup and view all the answers

During CPR on a child, interruptions to chest compressions should be limited to no more than _____ seconds.

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Critical components of chest compressions for adults: Rate: _, Depth: , Hand Placement: , Chest Recoil: _, Minimizing Interruption: ________.

100 to 120/min, approximately 2 inches (5cm), 2 hands on the lower half of the breastbone, allow complete recoil; do not lean on chest, limit interruptions to less than 10 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended depth of compressions in infants?

Approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm). Signup and view all the answers

Critical components of chest compressions for adults: Rate: _, Depth: , Hand Placement: , Chest Recoil: _, Minimizing Interruption: ________.

100 to 120/min, approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm), 1 rescuer places 2 fingers in the center of the chest, just below the nipple line; 2 rescuers use the 2 thumb-encircling hands technique in the center of the chest, just below the nipple line; allow complete recoil; do not lean on the chest; limit interruptions to less than 10 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended depth of compressions in children?

2 inches (5 cm). Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct compression rate in adults?

100 to 120/min. Signup and view all the answers

When performing chest compressions for an infant, you can use 2 thumbs or put 2 _ in the center of the chest, just below the ___ line.

fingers; nipple. Signup and view all the answers

Compression-to-ventilation ratio for infants and children: ratio for 1 rescuer is , ratio for 2 or more rescuers is .

30:2; 15:2. Signup and view all the answers

When performing chest compressions for an infant in a 2-rescuer situation, you should put 2 _______ in the center of the chest, on the lower half of the breastbone.

thumbs. Signup and view all the answers

Witnessed vs. unwitnessed collapse: children and infants. If you are ____ with no _ , leave the victim to ; if you are __, send someone to get the AED and begin CPR immediately.

alone; cellphone; activate the emergency response system and get the AED before beginning CPR; not alone. Signup and view all the answers

Witnessed vs. unwitnessed collapse: children and infants. Unwitnessed collapse: if you are alone? If you are not alone? After 2 minutes, if you are still alone?

Start CPR with cycles of 30:2; send someone to get the AED and begin CPR immediately; activate the emergency response system and get an AED if not already done; use AED as soon as possible. Signup and view all the answers

What is a correct approach for AED pad placement for infants and children less than 8 years of age?

As indicated on the pad packages. Signup and view all the answers

What is your next step if you arrive at a scene and find a 6-year-old child unresponsive?

Activate the emergency response system and get an AED. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pulse Checks in Infants and Children

For infants, check the pulse by placing 2 or 3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm, midway between the elbow and shoulder.
For children, feel for a pulse at the femoral artery by placing 2 or 3 fingers in the inner thigh, midway between the hip bone and pubic bone.

AED Pad Placement

Anteroposterior placement for adults and children 8 years or older involves placing one pad on the left side of the chest and the other on the left side of the back.
Anterolateral placement requires one pad directly below the right collarbone and the other to the side of the left nipple.

Chest Compressions for Different Age Groups

For children, compressions should have a rate of 100 to 120 per minute, a depth of approximately 2 inches (5 cm), and can be performed with 1 or 2 hands on the lower half of the breastbone.
For adults, the same rate of 100 to 120/min and depth of 2 inches (5 cm) applies, emphasizing complete chest recoil and limiting interruptions to less than 10 seconds.

Compression Guidelines for Infants

Recommended depth for infant compressions is approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm).
In a 2-rescuer scenario for infants, use the 2 thumbs technique at the center of the chest, just below the nipple line.

Compression-to-Ventilation Ratios

For infants and children, the ratio is 30:2 for 1 rescuer and 15:2 for 2 or more rescuers.

Approaches During Cardiac Events

In witnessed collapse scenarios, if alone, leave the victim to activate emergency response and fetch the AED. If not alone, send someone to get the AED while starting CPR immediately.
In unwitnessed collapse, if alone, start CPR but send someone for the AED if not already done, and activate emergency response after 2 minutes if still alone.

AED Use

AED pads placement for infants and children less than 8 should be as indicated on the pad packages.
Always use the AED as soon as it is available after encountering an unresponsive child.

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Questions and Answers

What is the preferred method for pulse check in an infant?

Where should AED pads be placed in the anteroposterior placement for adults and children 8 years or older?

Critical components of chest compressions for children: Rate: _________, Depth: ________, Hand Placement: ______________, Chest Recoil: _______________, Minimizing Interruption: ________________.

Where should AED pads be placed in the anterolateral placement for adults and children 8 years or older?

Why is an AED needed?

When should the rescuer operating the AED clear the victim?

Where should AED pads be placed in the anteroposterior placement for adults and children 8 years or older?

Follow these steps to check the brachial artery pulse in an infant: 1) ? 2) ?

To perform a pulse check in a child, feel for a carotid or femoral pulse. Follow these steps to check the femoral artery pulse: 1) ? 2) ?

During CPR on a child, you should place 1 or 2 hands over the _____________ of the ________.

During CPR on a child, interruptions to chest compressions should be limited to no more than _____ seconds.

Critical components of chest compressions for adults: Rate: _________, Depth: ________, Hand Placement: ______________, Chest Recoil: _______________, Minimizing Interruption: ________________.

What is the recommended depth of compressions in infants?

Critical components of chest compressions for adults: Rate: _________, Depth: ________, Hand Placement: ______________, Chest Recoil: _______________, Minimizing Interruption: ________________.

What is the recommended depth of compressions in children?

What is the correct compression rate in adults?

When performing chest compressions for an infant, you can use 2 thumbs or put 2 _______ in the center of the chest, just below the _________ line.

Compression-to-ventilation ratio for infants and children: ratio for 1 rescuer is ______, ratio for 2 or more rescuers is ______.

When performing chest compressions for an infant in a 2-rescuer situation, you should put 2 _______ in the center of the chest, on the lower half of the breastbone.

Witnessed vs. unwitnessed collapse: children and infants. If you are ________ with no _______ ________, leave the victim to ______________; if you are __________, send someone to get the AED and begin CPR immediately.

Witnessed vs. unwitnessed collapse: children and infants. Unwitnessed collapse: if you are alone? If you are not alone? After 2 minutes, if you are still alone?

What is a correct approach for AED pad placement for infants and children less than 8 years of age?

What is your next step if you arrive at a scene and find a 6-year-old child unresponsive?

Study Notes

Pulse Checks in Infants and Children

AED Pad Placement

Chest Compressions for Different Age Groups

Compression Guidelines for Infants

Compression-to-Ventilation Ratios

Approaches During Cardiac Events

AED Use

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Critical components of chest compressions for children: Rate: _, Depth: , Hand Placement: , Chest Recoil: _, Minimizing Interruption: ________.

During CPR on a child, you should place 1 or 2 hands over the _____ of the .

Critical components of chest compressions for adults: Rate: _, Depth: , Hand Placement: , Chest Recoil: _, Minimizing Interruption: ________.

Critical components of chest compressions for adults: Rate: _, Depth: , Hand Placement: , Chest Recoil: _, Minimizing Interruption: ________.

When performing chest compressions for an infant, you can use 2 thumbs or put 2 _ in the center of the chest, just below the ___ line.

Compression-to-ventilation ratio for infants and children: ratio for 1 rescuer is , ratio for 2 or more rescuers is .

Witnessed vs. unwitnessed collapse: children and infants. If you are ____ with no _ , leave the victim to ; if you are __, send someone to get the AED and begin CPR immediately.