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Which of the following is the first step in child resuscitation?
Which of the following is the first step in child resuscitation?
- Ensure the airway is open by gently tipping the child's head back with the 'chin lift'
- Place the child in the recovery position
- Look, listen and feel to ascertain whether the child is breathing normally
- Gently tap the child's shoulders and shout 'are you alright.' (correct)
How should you open the airway during child resuscitation?
How should you open the airway during child resuscitation?
- Gently tap the child's shoulders and shout 'are you alright.'
- Using your fingertips under the point of the chin, lift the chin to open the airway (correct)
- Place your hand on the child's forehead and gently tilt their head back
- Look, listen and feel to ascertain whether the child is breathing normally
How long should you take to determine if the child is breathing normally?
How long should you take to determine if the child is breathing normally?
- As long as necessary
- Between five and ten seconds
- Less than five seconds
- More than ten seconds (correct)
What should you do if the child is breathing normally?
What should you do if the child is breathing normally?
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What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest?
What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest?
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What should you do if you are alone and the child is not breathing normally?
What should you do if you are alone and the child is not breathing normally?
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What happens to the heart during ventricular fibrillation?
What happens to the heart during ventricular fibrillation?
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What is the definitive treatment for ventricular fibrillation?
What is the definitive treatment for ventricular fibrillation?
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What is the medical term for the heart's normal coordinated rhythm?
What is the medical term for the heart's normal coordinated rhythm?
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What does an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) do?
What does an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) do?
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