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What is the primary purpose of CPR in cardiac arrest?
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?
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?
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?
What is the term used to describe the sequence of techniques used to sustain life in the absence of spontaneous breathing and heartbeats?
What is NOT a contraindication for CPR?
What is NOT a contraindication for CPR?
When should CPR be performed?
When should CPR be performed?
What is the purpose of a cardiac defibrillator?
What is the purpose of a cardiac defibrillator?
What is NOT a sign of cardiac arrest?
What is NOT a sign of cardiac arrest?
What is the term 'R' in CPR an acronym for?
What is the term 'R' in CPR an acronym for?
What is a non-heart-related cause of cardiac arrest?
What is a non-heart-related cause of cardiac arrest?
What is the term used to describe the combination of chest compressions and artificial ventilation in CPR?
What is the term used to describe the combination of chest compressions and artificial ventilation in CPR?
What should be worn during CPR in a hospital setting?
What should be worn during CPR in a hospital setting?
What is the primary purpose of feeling the carotid pulse during CPR?
What is the primary purpose of feeling the carotid pulse during CPR?
Why is it essential to perform chest compressions on a hard surface?
Why is it essential to perform chest compressions on a hard surface?
What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to breaths for a lone rescuer?
What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to breaths for a lone rescuer?
When can a rescuer stop performing CPR?
When can a rescuer stop performing CPR?
What is a common complication of CPR in children?
What is a common complication of CPR in children?
How long should a rescuer continue CPR if the victim's heart stops beating?
How long should a rescuer continue CPR if the victim's heart stops beating?
What is the primary purpose of ensuring a tight seal between the mask and the patient's mouth during bag-valve-mask ventilation?
What is the primary purpose of ensuring a tight seal between the mask and the patient's mouth during bag-valve-mask ventilation?
What is the consequence of giving breaths too quickly or too forcefully during mouth-to-mouth ventilation?
What is the consequence of giving breaths too quickly or too forcefully during mouth-to-mouth ventilation?
What is the significance of checking the bag, valve, or mask for leakages during bag-valve-mask ventilation?
What is the significance of checking the bag, valve, or mask for leakages during bag-valve-mask ventilation?
What is the indication of an inadequate mouth seal or airway occlusion during mouth-to-mouth ventilation?
What is the indication of an inadequate mouth seal or airway occlusion during mouth-to-mouth ventilation?
How long should each breath be given during mouth-to-mouth ventilation?
How long should each breath be given during mouth-to-mouth ventilation?
What is the sequence of techniques used during CPR after 30 chest compressions?
What is the sequence of techniques used during CPR after 30 chest compressions?
What is the primary reason to start CPR immediately?
What is the primary reason to start CPR immediately?
What is the correct sequence of actions during CPR?
What is the correct sequence of actions during CPR?
What is the primary goal of the 'A' stage in resuscitation?
What is the primary goal of the 'A' stage in resuscitation?
How long should you check for breathing during CPR?
How long should you check for breathing during CPR?
What should you do if the victim is breathing?
What should you do if the victim is breathing?
What is the purpose of pinching the nose during rescue breaths?
What is the purpose of pinching the nose during rescue breaths?