Questions and Answers
When performing CPR on an infant (laying face-up), you should use:
For Adults/Adolescents, you should call/activate EMS before CPR.
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If you witness a child collapse, you should:
Activate EMS
You can check tasks (breathing and pulse) simultaneously within 10 seconds.
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When a patient is unconscious and non-responsive, CPR should be performed.
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What is the correct word for C in C.A.B.?
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If the patient's chest is not inflating during the breathing task, you should check the patient's:
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100-120 chest compressions should be performed on the patient per minute.
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During the breathing task for infants, you should:
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You should ask the patient if He/She is okay before performing CPR.
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Study Notes
CPR Techniques and Guidelines
- Use 2 fingers to perform CPR on an infant while they are laying face-up.
- For adults and adolescents, call/activate EMS before initiating CPR.
- If a child collapses unexpectedly, the first step is to activate EMS immediately.
Key Assessment Protocols
- Breathing and pulse checks can be performed simultaneously within 10 seconds to assess responsiveness.
- It is deemed necessary to perform CPR on patients who are unconscious and non-responsive.
CPR Acronym and Actions
- The C in C.A.B. stands for Circulation, a crucial aspect of CPR.
- If the patient's chest does not inflate during rescue breathing, it is important to check their airway for obstructions.
Compressions and Breathing Techniques
- Execute 100-120 chest compressions per minute during CPR to maintain blood flow.
- For infants, during the breathing task, ensure to cover both their mouth and nose while performing rescue breathing.
Patient Interaction
- It's important to ask the patient if they are okay before commencing CPR to determine responsiveness.
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