Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basics
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What is the main purpose of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

  • To treat respiratory failure
  • To manage cardiac arrhythmias
  • To reduce the risk of cardiac arrest
  • To restore effective circulation and ventilation following cardiac arrest (correct)
  • Which of the following is considered a confirmation of cardiac arrest?

  • Cardiac arrhythmias and absence of response
  • Sudden loss of consciousness and absence of respiration (correct)
  • Absence of carotid pulse and respiratory failure
  • Ineffective breathing and absence of chest compression
  • What is the first step in the sequence of adult basic life support?

  • Safety: Ensure safety for the victim, bystanders, and responders (correct)
  • Breathing: Check the victim's breathing response
  • Airway: Maintain a clear airway for the victim
  • Circulation: Perform external chest compression
  • What does the 'B' in the ABC of immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation stand for?

    <p>Breathing: Supplying oxygen to the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does basic life support refer to?

    <p>Maintaining airway patency and supporting breathing and circulation without equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), what is the main purpose of external chest compression?

    <p>To force the blood into the coronary and cerebral circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is part of the sequence of adult basic life support?

    <p>Gently shaking the victim's shoulders and asking if they are all right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial step in the sequence of immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

    <p>Safety: Making sure the victim, any bystanders, and you are safe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the confirmation of cardiac arrest as per the given text?

    <p>Absence of respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does basic life support primarily refer to in the context of cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

    <p>Supporting breathing and circulation without equipment other than a protective device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'C' in the ABC of immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation stand for?

    <p>Chest: providing external chest compression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of cardiac arrest according to the given text?

    <p>Respiratory failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step is part of the sequence of adult basic life support?

    <p>Checking for response by gently shaking the victim's shoulders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the given text?

    <p>Cardiac arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the given text?

    <p>To restore effective circulation and ventilation following cardiac arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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