CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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What is the primary purpose of CPR in cardiac arrest?

  • To maintain victim's breathing and circulation until emergency aid arrives (correct)
  • To restore spontaneous breathing and heartbeats
  • To manually preserve intact brain function
  • To diagnose the underlying cause of cardiac arrest

What is the most common heart-related cause of cardiac arrest?

  • Congenital heart disease
  • Acute myocardial infarction (correct)
  • Heart valve disease
  • Heart conduction disorders

What is the primary goal of chest compressions in CPR?

  • To maintain circulatory flow and oxygenation (correct)
  • To preserve brain function
  • To restore spontaneous breathing
  • To diagnose cardiac arrest

What is the term used to describe the sequence of techniques used to sustain life in the absence of spontaneous breathing and heartbeats?

<p>Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a contraindication for CPR?

<p>The person is unconscious (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should CPR be performed?

<p>Immediately on any person who has become unconscious and is found to be in cardiac arrest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a cardiac defibrillator?

<p>To provide an electrical shock to the heart (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a sign of cardiac arrest?

<p>Sweating (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'R' in CPR an acronym for?

<p>Resuscitation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a non-heart-related cause of cardiac arrest?

<p>Electrocution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the combination of chest compressions and artificial ventilation in CPR?

<p>Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be worn during CPR in a hospital setting?

<p>Gloves, gown, and mask (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of feeling the carotid pulse during CPR?

<p>To verify the presence of circulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to perform chest compressions on a hard surface?

<p>To allow for proper hand positioning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to breaths for a lone rescuer?

<p>30:2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can a rescuer stop performing CPR?

<p>When the patient regains a pulse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of CPR in children?

<p>Gastric distension (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long should a rescuer continue CPR if the victim's heart stops beating?

<p>For a maximum of 30 minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of ensuring a tight seal between the mask and the patient's mouth during bag-valve-mask ventilation?

<p>To allow for more efficient ventilation of the patient's lungs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of giving breaths too quickly or too forcefully during mouth-to-mouth ventilation?

<p>Gastric inflation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of checking the bag, valve, or mask for leakages during bag-valve-mask ventilation?

<p>To optimize the effectiveness of the ventilation technique (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication of an inadequate mouth seal or airway occlusion during mouth-to-mouth ventilation?

<p>The patient's chest does not rise with each breath (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long should each breath be given during mouth-to-mouth ventilation?

<p>Approximately 1 second (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of techniques used during CPR after 30 chest compressions?

<p>30 chest compressions, followed by two breaths (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason to start CPR immediately?

<p>To prevent irreversible brain damage from anoxia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of actions during CPR?

<p>Check responsiveness, call for help, check for pulse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the 'A' stage in resuscitation?

<p>To ensure open airway by preventing the falling back of tongue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long should you check for breathing during CPR?

<p>10 seconds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the victim is breathing?

<p>Place in recovery position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pinching the nose during rescue breaths?

<p>To prevent air from escaping through the nose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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