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What is the recommended chest compression fraction target during CPR?
What is the recommended chest compression fraction target during CPR?
- At least 40%
- At least 70%
- At least 50%
- At least 60% (correct)
What is the recommended ventilation rate for patients with an advanced airway in place during ongoing CPR?
What is the recommended ventilation rate for patients with an advanced airway in place during ongoing CPR?
- 1 breath every 5 seconds (12 breaths per minute)
- 1 breath every 8 seconds (7.5 breaths per minute)
- 1 breath every 6 seconds (10 breaths per minute) (correct)
- 1 breath every 4 seconds (15 breaths per minute)
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental aspect of basic life support (BLS)?
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental aspect of basic life support (BLS)?
- Immediate recognition of sudden cardiac arrest
- Activation of the emergency response system
- Early administration of intravenous fluids (correct)
- Rapid defibrillation with an automated external defibrillator (AED)
What is the purpose of an automated external defibrillator (AED)?
What is the purpose of an automated external defibrillator (AED)?
What should be done if a patient has a wet chest before attaching the AED pads?
What should be done if a patient has a wet chest before attaching the AED pads?
What should be done with metal jewelry that might come into contact with the AED pads?
What should be done with metal jewelry that might come into contact with the AED pads?
Which of the following statements about chest compressions during CPR is correct?
Which of the following statements about chest compressions during CPR is correct?
What is the primary purpose of basic life support (BLS)?
What is the primary purpose of basic life support (BLS)?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a fundamental aspect of basic life support (BLS)?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a fundamental aspect of basic life support (BLS)?
What is the recommended action if a patient has metal jewelry that might come into contact with the AED pads?
What is the recommended action if a patient has metal jewelry that might come into contact with the AED pads?
