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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.
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Which pulse check should you perform for an unresponsive adult victim?
What is the correct compression rate?
When using a pocket mask, the rescuer would be positioned at the side of the victim.
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The rescuer uses the victim's chin as the guide to correctly position the pocket mask.
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When giving breaths to a victim by using a pocket mask, each breath should be delivered over 2 seconds.
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When should the rescuer operating the AED clear the victim?
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What should the rescuers do next after the AED delivers a shock?
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Before attaching the AED pad to a victim with a medication patch on his chest, the rescuer should quickly remove the patch and wipe the area clean first.
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When a victim has a pacemaker, the rescuer should attach the AED pad directly over the pacemaker.
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A victim's chest is covered in perspiration. The rescuer would need to quickly dry the chest before applying the AED pads.
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If a victim has a hairy chest, the rescuer should not spend time shaving the chest before applying the AED pads.
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Which rescuer is delivering breaths correctly with a BVM device?
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When performing CPR for a child, the rescuer should compress the chest by using 2 fingers.
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If a rescuer is alone and did not see the child collapse, the rescuer should perform 2 minutes of CPR before leaving the child to activate EMS and get the AED.
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During 1 rescuer infant CPR, the rescuer uses the heel of 1 hand to provide chest compressions.
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During high quality CPR, chest compressions should be delivered at a depth of at least one third the anteroposterior diameter of the chest or about 1.5 inches.
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Which rescuer is performing chest compressions correctly on an infant during 2 rescuer CPR?
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When they are available, the rescuer should use child pads with a pediatric dose attenuator for infants and children less than 8 years of age.
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Adult AED pads should never be used on an infant.
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Adult AED pads deliver a higher shock dose, but a higher shock dose is preferred to no shock for infants and children less than 8 years of age.
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It is acceptable for AED pads to touch or overlap each other when applied to the victim's bare chest.
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Your adult friend suddenly collapses at home and you determine that he needs CPR. What should you do after opening his airway with a head tilt chin lift?
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An infant is unresponsive and not breathing but has a strong pulse. What should be the most appropriate next step?
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Rescue breathing is providing breaths to a victim who has a pulse but is not breathing.
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For an unresponsive child who has a pulse but is not breathing, deliver 1 breath every 6 seconds.
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When an advanced airway is in place, the rescuer should compress at a rate of 90 to 100/min.
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A rescuer should give breaths at the rate of 1 breath every 6 seconds during 2 rescuer CPR for an adult when an advanced airway is in place.
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A rescuer arrives at the side of an adult victim and suspects an opioid associated life threatening emergency. What should the rescuer do next?
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A rescuer has determined that the victim suspected of having an opioid associated life threatening emergency is unresponsive, is not breathing normally, and has no pulse. What should the rescuer do next?
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Which signs indicate that a person has a severe airway obstruction? (Select all that apply)
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A man stands up suddenly, clutching his throat with his thumb and fingers. What actions would be appropriate for the rescuer to do? (Select all that apply)
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In an infant who is choking, chest thrusts are delivered in the middle of the chest, over the upper half of the breastbone.
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When giving CPR to an infant who is choking and becomes unresponsive, the rescuer should look for the object in the back of the throat each time the airway is opened.
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Study Notes
Back Slaps for Choking Infants
- Deliver up to 5 forceful back slaps using the heel of the hand between the infant's shoulder blades.
- Sequence of back slaps followed by up to 5 chest thrusts is repeated until the object is removed or the infant becomes unresponsive.
Pulse Check for Unresponsive Adult
- Check the carotid pulse for an unresponsive adult victim as it is the most accessible and reliable pulse point.
Compression Rate in CPR
- Chest compressions should be performed at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute for optimal effectiveness.
Pocket Mask Use
- Rescuer should position themselves at the side of the victim when using a pocket mask.
- The bridge of the nose serves as a guide for proper positioning of the pocket mask.
Breathing Techniques with a Pocket Mask
- Deliver each breath over one second, ensuring the chest rises, with adequate but not excessive force.
AED Operations
- The AED operator should clear the victim before rhythm analysis and before delivering a shock.
- After the AED delivers a shock, immediately resume CPR, starting with chest compressions.
Medication Patches and AED Use
- Carefully remove any medication patch from the chest before applying AED pads to avoid blocking energy transfer or causing burns.
Pacemakers and AED Pad Placement
- Do not place AED pads directly over a pacemaker; instead, position them away to ensure effective shock delivery.
Chest Conditions and AED Application
- Quickly dry off perspiration from the chest before AED pad application as moisture can conduct electricity.
Hairy Chest AED Procedure
- If the chest is hairy, shaving the area is necessary to ensure proper adhesion of the AED pads; use a razor provided in the AED case.
BVM Device Breathing
- When delivering breaths using a BVM, ensure breaths are given over one second with enough force to see visible chest rise.
CPR Techniques for Children
- Use both hands for chest compressions on a child, as the technique is similar to that for adults.
Alone with Unresponsive Child
- If alone, perform 2 minutes of CPR before seeking help and retrieving an AED.
Infant CPR Techniques
- Use two fingers to deliver chest compressions for infants, positioned just below the nipple line.
Compression Depth in Infant CPR
- Compressions should be at least one-third the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest, approximately 1.5 inches deep.
Rescuer Techniques During 2 Rescuer CPR
- During 2 rescuer CPR for an infant, utilize the 2 thumb-encircling hands technique for compressions.
Pediatric Pads Usage
- Utilize child AED pads with pediatric dose attenuators for infants and children under 8 years old.
Using Adult AED Pads on Infants
- Adult AED pads can be used in emergencies for infants when pediatric pads are not available.
Shock Doses with AED Pads
- A higher shock dose from adult pads is preferable to no shock for infants and children under 8 when necessary.
AED Pad Placement
- Ensure AED pads do not touch or overlap each other on application to the victim's bare chest.
Mouth-to-Mouth Breathing Technique
- After opening the airway, pinch the victim's nose and seal lips around their mouth before delivering breaths.
Handling Choking Infants
- If an infant is unresponsive and not breathing but has a pulse, maintain head tilt chin lift and deliver breaths.
Rescue Breathing Definition
- Rescue breathing involves delivering breaths to a victim with a pulse but who isn't breathing.
Breathing Rate for Pediatric Rescue Breathing
- Provide 1 breath every 3-5 seconds for infants and children receiving rescue breathing.
Compression Rate with Advanced Airway
- Maintain a compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute when an advanced airway is in place without pauses for breaths.
Rescuer Actions for Opioid Emergencies
- For an unresponsive adult with a pulse but inadequate breathing, deliver 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds and administer naloxone if local protocols allow.
CPR for Unresponsive Victims with No Pulse
- In the case of an unresponsive victim with no pulse, initiate high-quality CPR and use the AED as soon as available.
Signs of Severe Airway Obstruction
- Indicators include no coughing, clutching the throat, inability to speak, and possible cyanosis (turning blue).
Response to Severe Airway Obstruction
- In a severe airway obstruction case, ask if the individual is choking and perform abdominal thrusts; if unresponsive, initiate CPR.
Breaths for Unresponsive Choking Infants
- Always check for and potentially remove an obstruction if visible while performing CPR on a choking infant who becomes unresponsive.
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Test your knowledge on the correct techniques for delivering back slaps to an infant in choking situations. This quiz will help reinforce crucial lifesaving skills necessary for responding to emergencies involving infants. Make sure you understand the proper steps to effectively provide care.
