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What happens to the heart during cardiac arrest?
What happens to the heart during cardiac arrest?
- The heart beats too slowly to maintain circulation
- The heart stops beating completely
- The heart beats normally but does not pump blood effectively
- The heart beats in an irregular, arrhythmic pattern (correct)
What is the primary purpose of performing CPR?
What is the primary purpose of performing CPR?
- To prevent cardiac arrest from occurring
- To restart the heart and restore a normal heart rhythm
- To pump blood through the body
- To provide oxygen to the brain and tissues (correct)
What is the purpose of rescue breaths in CPR?
What is the purpose of rescue breaths in CPR?
- To restart the heart
- To clear the airway of any obstructions
- To push air into the patient's stomach
- To provide oxygen to the lungs (correct)
How effective is CPR at maintaining circulation compared to a normal, functioning heart?
How effective is CPR at maintaining circulation compared to a normal, functioning heart?
Which of the following is a common cause of cardiac arrest?
Which of the following is a common cause of cardiac arrest?
What is the purpose of a 'do not resuscitate' (DNR) order?
What is the purpose of a 'do not resuscitate' (DNR) order?
What does CPR stand for?
What does CPR stand for?
When should resuscitation efforts start according to the text?
When should resuscitation efforts start according to the text?
What is the purpose of basic life support (BLS) ventilation in CPR?
What is the purpose of basic life support (BLS) ventilation in CPR?
What is the purpose of rescue breathing in CPR?
What is the purpose of rescue breathing in CPR?
What happens if CPR is not started within 4-6 minutes?
What happens if CPR is not started within 4-6 minutes?
Why is maintaining tissue oxygen supply essential during CPR?
Why is maintaining tissue oxygen supply essential during CPR?
What is the first step in the CPR process described in the text?
What is the first step in the CPR process described in the text?
Why is it important to swap the person doing compressions in CPR every 2 minutes?
Why is it important to swap the person doing compressions in CPR every 2 minutes?
In the CPR process, when should you activate the emergency response system?
In the CPR process, when should you activate the emergency response system?
What complications can arise from excessive inflation pressures during CPR?
What complications can arise from excessive inflation pressures during CPR?
When should you stop CPR according to the provided information?
When should you stop CPR according to the provided information?
What step should be taken after blowing air until the chest rises during rescue breaths in CPR?
What step should be taken after blowing air until the chest rises during rescue breaths in CPR?
