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What are the recommended BLS sequence of steps according to the 2010 AHA guidelines?
What are the recommended BLS sequence of steps according to the 2010 AHA guidelines?
- Chest compressions
- Airway
- Breathing
- All of the above (correct)
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child who is anywhere from one year to puberty?
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child who is anywhere from one year to puberty?
Carotid or femoral artery
What are the proper steps for operating an AED?
What are the proper steps for operating an AED?
Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the individual, and deliver shock
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing two-rescuer CPR?
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing two-rescuer CPR?
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for the one-rescuer giving CPR to victims of any age?
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for the one-rescuer giving CPR to victims of any age?
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an adult?
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an adult?
At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads?
At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads?
An AED can be used safely in which of the following situations EXCEPT:
An AED can be used safely in which of the following situations EXCEPT:
The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the following EXCEPT:
The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the following EXCEPT:
You are alone when you encounter a patient in what appears to be cardiac or respiratory arrest. What are the first three steps you should take to stabilize the patient? Check for danger, ____________, and send for help.
You are alone when you encounter a patient in what appears to be cardiac or respiratory arrest. What are the first three steps you should take to stabilize the patient? Check for danger, ____________, and send for help.
In both infants and children, what is the compression to ventilation ratio for one-rescuer CPR?
In both infants and children, what is the compression to ventilation ratio for one-rescuer CPR?
What is the most likely cause of a 21-year-old intoxicated college student turning blue and collapsing while eating?
What is the most likely cause of a 21-year-old intoxicated college student turning blue and collapsing while eating?
If you assess that the patient still has a pulse, what is the next step in managing this case?
If you assess that the patient still has a pulse, what is the next step in managing this case?
What age is considered an infant for BLS purposes?
What age is considered an infant for BLS purposes?
Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest patient before seeking assistance in single rescuer scenarios?
Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest patient before seeking assistance in single rescuer scenarios?
You are a daycare provider and find a 3-year-old child unresponsive. What is the first step in managing this case?
You are a daycare provider and find a 3-year-old child unresponsive. What is the first step in managing this case?
What should be done next if a child begins to breathe spontaneously at a rate of 18 but has a pulse of 50?
What should be done next if a child begins to breathe spontaneously at a rate of 18 but has a pulse of 50?
What does AED stand for?
What does AED stand for?
When using an AED, what should you avoid placing pads over?
When using an AED, what should you avoid placing pads over?
What is the next step if the AED indicates shock advised?
What is the next step if the AED indicates shock advised?
After delivering a shock, what is the next step in caring for this patient?
After delivering a shock, what is the next step in caring for this patient?
What is the correct depth of chest compressions in an adult?
What is the correct depth of chest compressions in an adult?
What is the correct way to open the airway for a victim who probably has a neck injury?
What is the correct way to open the airway for a victim who probably has a neck injury?
How long should a pulse check last?
How long should a pulse check last?
Where should you check for a pulse in an infant?
Where should you check for a pulse in an infant?
What should rescuers do if a child is gasping for breath but has a pulse rate of 100 per minute?
What should rescuers do if a child is gasping for breath but has a pulse rate of 100 per minute?
What is the best response if a 50-year-old man who has been eating abruptly stands up and grabs his neck?
What is the best response if a 50-year-old man who has been eating abruptly stands up and grabs his neck?
What should a rescuer do if an infant who had been choking becomes unresponsive?
What should a rescuer do if an infant who had been choking becomes unresponsive?
Efforts to relieve choking should be stopped when:
Efforts to relieve choking should be stopped when:
Flashcards
CPR sequence
CPR sequence
Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing (CAB)
CPR ratio (one-rescuer)
CPR ratio (one-rescuer)
30 chest compressions to 2 ventilations for all ages
Two-rescuer CPR switch
Two-rescuer CPR switch
Rescuers switch roles after every two cycles
AED use steps
AED use steps
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Child pulse check
Child pulse check
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Adult pulse check
Adult pulse check
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Pulse check duration
Pulse check duration
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Infant pulse check
Infant pulse check
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Child AED pads
Child AED pads
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Infant definition (BLS)
Infant definition (BLS)
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Pediatric cardiac arrest ventilations
Pediatric cardiac arrest ventilations
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Choking adult relief
Choking adult relief
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Choking infant CPR
Choking infant CPR
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Unresponsive non-breathing CPR
Unresponsive non-breathing CPR
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AED water hazard
AED water hazard
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AED pad placement
AED pad placement
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Post-shock CPR
Post-shock CPR
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AED shock confirmation
AED shock confirmation
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Gasping breaths (child)
Gasping breaths (child)
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Post-pulse management
Post-pulse management
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Choking relief cessation
Choking relief cessation
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Cardiac arrest sign (adult)
Cardiac arrest sign (adult)
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Cardiac arrest in (49-yr-old)
Cardiac arrest in (49-yr-old)
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Adult CPR compression depth
Adult CPR compression depth
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Jaw thrust method
Jaw thrust method
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Study Notes
BLS Guidelines and Procedures
- Recommended BLS sequence: Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing (CAB).
- Compression to ventilation ratio for one-rescuer CPR for all ages: 30:2.
- In two-rescuer CPR, rescuers should switch roles after every two cycles.
- Proper steps for using an AED: Power on, attach pads, analyze rhythm, clear the area, deliver shock.
Pulse Check and CPR Techniques
- Pulse check in children (1 year to puberty): Carotid or femoral artery.
- Pulse check in adults: Carotid artery.
- Pulse check duration should be no longer than 10 seconds.
- In infants, check for pulse at the brachial artery.
Special Considerations for Age Groups
- Child AED pads are necessary for children aged 8 or younger.
- Consider an infant as anyone under the age of 1 for BLS purposes.
- For pediatric cardiac arrest, ventilations should be given due to high likelihood of respiratory causes.
Emergency Scenarios
- In the case of a choking adult, the best response is to perform abdominal thrusts.
- If an infant becomes unresponsive after choking, CPR should be initiated immediately.
- If a victim is found unresponsive and not breathing, deliver 2 minutes of CPR before seeking help.
AED and Defibrillation
- An AED cannot be used safely if the victim is lying partially in water.
- Avoid placing AED pads over any abnormalities or bulges in the chest area.
- After delivering a shock, immediately resume CPR.
- If AED advises shock, clear the patient before delivering.
Respiratory Distress
- A child exhibiting gasping breaths but with a pulse rate of 100 should receive 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds.
- If a patient still has a pulse, the next step in management is to open the airway.
Choking Relief
- Efforts to relieve choking should stop when the obstruction is removed, the victim becomes unresponsive, or the victim begins breathing normally.
Cardiac Arrest Recognition
- Signs of cardiac arrest in a 21-year-old include blue coloration and collapse, likely due to choking.
- Recognition of cardiac arrest in a 49-year-old with known cardiac history calls for immediate AED use and care adjustments based on physical observations (e.g., bulges).
CPR Guidelines
- Recommended compression depth in adults: Between 2 and 2.4 inches (5-6 cm).
- For victims suspected of neck injury, use the jaw thrust method to open the airway.
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Test your knowledge on Basic Life Support (BLS) with this practice quiz. The questions cover essential steps for CPR, AED operation, and pulse checks for children. Perfect for those preparing for certification or refreshing their skills.
