Questions and Answers
What should rescuers do when a child is gasping for breath but has a pulse rate of 100 per minute?
Give 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds
What should a rescuer do when a child is not breathing but has a pulse rate of 50 per minute?
Start CPR beginning with compressions
Signs of a mild airway obstruction in a child or adult include all of the following except:
What are the signs of a mild airway obstruction in a child or adult?
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Signs of severe airway obstruction in a child or adult include all of the following except:
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What are the signs of severe airway obstruction in a child or adult?
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In a responsive 2 year old choking victim, all of the following are true except:
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What should a rescuer do if an infant who had been choking becomes unresponsive?
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What should a rescuer do if an infant appears to be choking, but is coughing and has good exchange?
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Efforts to relieve choking should be stopped when:
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In a responsive choking infant with signs of severe obstruction, what should the rescuer do?
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How often should rescuers switch roles when performing 2 rescuer CPR?
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Signs of airway obstruction include which of the following?
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The critical characteristics of high quality CPR include which of the following?
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The 2010 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of steps are:
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What is the compression to ventilation ratio for the lone rescuer giving CPR to victims of any age?
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The links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the following except:
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What are the proper steps for operating an AED?
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How often should breaths be administered in an adult with an advanced airway in place during 2 rescuer CPR?
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What are the initial Basic Life Support steps for adults?
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Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child from 1 year of age to puberty?
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At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads?
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Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an adult?
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An AED can be used safely in which of the following situations except:
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Study Notes
Child CPR and Choking
- Administer 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds for a child gasping for breath but with a pulse of 100 bpm.
- Initiate CPR with compressions for a child not breathing but with a pulse of 50 bpm.
- Mild airway obstruction signs in a child/adult: forceful cough, wheezing between coughs, breathing.
- Severe airway obstruction signs in a child/adult: high-pitched noises during inhalation, poor air exchange, cyanosis around the lips.
- In a 2-year-old choking victim, if the child can cough forcefully, do not interfere and do not give back blows if the child is responsive.
Infant CPR and Choking
- Begin CPR for an unresponsive infant who was choking.
- If an infant appears to be choking but is coughing effectively, just monitor them.
- Relieve choking efforts should cease when obstruction is removed, the victim is unresponsive, or breathing returns to normal.
CPR Techniques
- For a responsive choking infant with severe obstruction: alternate between back slaps and chest thrusts.
- Rescuers should switch roles after every 5 cycles of CPR.
- Signs of airway obstruction: poor air exchange, high-pitched noise on inhalation, inability to speak.
CPR Quality and Guidelines
- High-quality CPR characteristics: initiate compressions within 10 seconds of cardiac arrest recognition, push hard and fast, and minimize interruptions.
- 2010 AHA guidelines recommend the BLS sequence: Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing.
- Compression to ventilation ratio for lone rescuers: 30:2.
Chain of Survival and AED Use
- The adult Chain of Survival does not include advanced airway placement.
- Steps for AED operation: power on, attach pads, analyze rhythm, clear patient, and deliver shock.
- In adults with an advanced airway during 2-rescuer CPR, provide breaths every 6 to 8 seconds (8 to 10 breaths per minute).
Initial Steps and Pulse Checks
- Initial BLS steps for adults: assess the victim, activate EMS, obtain AED, check pulse, start CPR.
- Pulse check location for children (1 year to puberty): carotid or femoral artery.
- Use child AED pads for those 8 years old or younger.
- Adult pulse check should be performed at the carotid artery.
AED Safety
- An AED is safe to use when a victim is in snow, has a pacemaker, or has a medication patch; avoid using it if the victim is partially in water.
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Test your knowledge of Basic Life Support (BLS) procedures for children and adults with this sample of test questions. The questions cover critical scenarios like gasping for breath, pulse rates, and airway obstructions. Prepare effectively for your BLS certification or refresher course.