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What is the recommended frequency for giving assisted breathing to a casualty who is breathing too slowly?
What is the recommended frequency for giving assisted breathing to a casualty who is breathing too slowly?
- One breath every 5 seconds (correct)
- One breath every 7 seconds
- One breath every 10 seconds
- One breath every 3 seconds
When should assisted breathing be initiated for a casualty with severe breathing difficulties?
When should assisted breathing be initiated for a casualty with severe breathing difficulties?
- When the casualty is coughing frequently
- When the casualty is talking normally
- When the casualty is breathing too rapidly
- When the casualty shows very little or no breathing effort (correct)
What should be done if a casualty is conscious and needs assisted breathing?
What should be done if a casualty is conscious and needs assisted breathing?
- Encourage them to breathe irregularly
- Reassure them often and encourage them to breathe at a good rate with good depth (correct)
- Give them oxygen without any interaction
- Do not explain the procedure to the conscious casualty
What is the significance of giving one breath every second inhalation to a casualty who is breathing too fast?
What is the significance of giving one breath every second inhalation to a casualty who is breathing too fast?
What is the difference between artificial respiration and assisted breathing?
What is the difference between artificial respiration and assisted breathing?
In what situation is a CPAP machine most useful during assisted breathing?
In what situation is a CPAP machine most useful during assisted breathing?
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for one rescuer CPR on adults, children, and infants?
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for one rescuer CPR on adults, children, and infants?
At what rate should compressions be provided for infants and children during CPR?
At what rate should compressions be provided for infants and children during CPR?
How should the depth of compressions be determined for infants and children during CPR?
How should the depth of compressions be determined for infants and children during CPR?
What action should a rescuer take if there is a pulse but no breathing in an adult during CPR/AED?
What action should a rescuer take if there is a pulse but no breathing in an adult during CPR/AED?
What does agonal breathing indicate in a casualty?
What does agonal breathing indicate in a casualty?
What should a rescuer do if there is no pulse and no breathing in an adult during CPR/AED?
What should a rescuer do if there is no pulse and no breathing in an adult during CPR/AED?
What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute for adult CPR?
What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute for adult CPR?
How often should rescuers quickly change positions during CPR?
How often should rescuers quickly change positions during CPR?
What should be done if an advanced airway is in place during CPR?
What should be done if an advanced airway is in place during CPR?
What should be done after giving 1 shock in an AED for an adult victim when 'SHOCK advised'?
What should be done after giving 1 shock in an AED for an adult victim when 'SHOCK advised'?
For infant CPR, where should chest compressions be performed?
For infant CPR, where should chest compressions be performed?
If pediatric pads are not available during AED use on a child, what should be done?
If pediatric pads are not available during AED use on a child, what should be done?
What should you do if the chest doesn't rise when giving artificial respiration to a casualty with a stoma?
What should you do if the chest doesn't rise when giving artificial respiration to a casualty with a stoma?
What is the recommended action if there is a tube coming out of the stoma of a casualty?
What is the recommended action if there is a tube coming out of the stoma of a casualty?
What can happen if you blow air too fast or too hard into a casualty during artificial respiration?
What can happen if you blow air too fast or too hard into a casualty during artificial respiration?
What should you use to clean the opening of a stoma in a casualty with a tracheostomy tube?
What should you use to clean the opening of a stoma in a casualty with a tracheostomy tube?
What is the main concern related to gastric distension in a casualty during artificial respiration?
What is the main concern related to gastric distension in a casualty during artificial respiration?
What is the purpose of keeping the chin raised when giving artificial respiration to a casualty with a stoma?
What is the purpose of keeping the chin raised when giving artificial respiration to a casualty with a stoma?
How often should compressions be performed in a two-rescuer CPR scenario?
How often should compressions be performed in a two-rescuer CPR scenario?
What rate should chest compressions be performed at by Rescuer one in a two-rescuer CPR scenario?
What rate should chest compressions be performed at by Rescuer one in a two-rescuer CPR scenario?
When should rescuers quickly change positions in a CPR scenario?
When should rescuers quickly change positions in a CPR scenario?
What should be done if an advanced airway is in place during CPR?
What should be done if an advanced airway is in place during CPR?
In what situation should rescuers provide one shock during defibrillation?
In what situation should rescuers provide one shock during defibrillation?
What role does the second rescuer take in a team approach to CPR?
What role does the second rescuer take in a team approach to CPR?
What is the appropriate compression rate range for high-quality CPR?
What is the appropriate compression rate range for high-quality CPR?
How should a health care provider differentiate between an infant and a neonate/newborn?
How should a health care provider differentiate between an infant and a neonate/newborn?
When should a health care provider defer to local protocols over general guidelines provided in the chapter?
When should a health care provider defer to local protocols over general guidelines provided in the chapter?
What action should health care providers take regarding activating the Emergency Medical Response system?
What action should health care providers take regarding activating the Emergency Medical Response system?
What age category does a child belong to for resuscitation purposes?
What age category does a child belong to for resuscitation purposes?
In what situation is it necessary for health care providers to differentiate neonates/newborns from other infants?
In what situation is it necessary for health care providers to differentiate neonates/newborns from other infants?
What is the purpose of using a bag-valve mask (BVM) during CPR?
What is the purpose of using a bag-valve mask (BVM) during CPR?
What is the correct technique for positioning the mask when using a bag-valve mask (BVM)?
What is the correct technique for positioning the mask when using a bag-valve mask (BVM)?
When should a rescuer consider using an advanced airway during CPR?
When should a rescuer consider using an advanced airway during CPR?
What should a rescuer do if there is no pulse but breathing is present in an adult during CPR?
What should a rescuer do if there is no pulse but breathing is present in an adult during CPR?
What role does a second rescuer typically play when using a bag-valve mask (BVM) for CPR?
What role does a second rescuer typically play when using a bag-valve mask (BVM) for CPR?
When performing CPR, what should a rescuer do if an advanced airway is not available or they are not trained in its use?
When performing CPR, what should a rescuer do if an advanced airway is not available or they are not trained in its use?
What is the recommended depth for chest compressions during adult CPR?
What is the recommended depth for chest compressions during adult CPR?
How frequently should rescuers quickly change positions in CPR?
How frequently should rescuers quickly change positions in CPR?
During two-rescuer CPR, what is the role of Rescuer two?
During two-rescuer CPR, what is the role of Rescuer two?
What should be done if 'SHOCK advised' by the AED during adult CPR?
What should be done if 'SHOCK advised' by the AED during adult CPR?
For a child requiring CPR, what is the recommended depth of chest compressions?
For a child requiring CPR, what is the recommended depth of chest compressions?
What is the correct compression to ventilation ratio for two-rescuer CPR on infants?
What is the correct compression to ventilation ratio for two-rescuer CPR on infants?
What action should be taken if an advanced airway is in place during CPR?
What action should be taken if an advanced airway is in place during CPR?
How should the depth of compressions be determined for infants and children during CPR?
How should the depth of compressions be determined for infants and children during CPR?
In adult CPR/AED, what should be done if there is no pulse and no breathing?
In adult CPR/AED, what should be done if there is no pulse and no breathing?
What action should a rescuer take if there is a pulse but no breathing in an infant during CPR?
What action should a rescuer take if there is a pulse but no breathing in an infant during CPR?
When should a rescuer start compressions in the case of an infant casualty?
When should a rescuer start compressions in the case of an infant casualty?
How should the rescuer provide chest compressions in infant CPR depending on the size of the infant casualty?
How should the rescuer provide chest compressions in infant CPR depending on the size of the infant casualty?
What should be done in the rare scenario when the lungs cannot expand due to gastric distension?
What should be done in the rare scenario when the lungs cannot expand due to gastric distension?
What is the appropriate action for a casualty with a pulse rate below 60 beats per minute and poor perfusion despite oxygen and ventilation?
What is the appropriate action for a casualty with a pulse rate below 60 beats per minute and poor perfusion despite oxygen and ventilation?
During CPR, what should rescuers check simultaneously before beginning compressions?
During CPR, what should rescuers check simultaneously before beginning compressions?
What is the significance of maintaining a fully open airway during CPR?
What is the significance of maintaining a fully open airway during CPR?
In what scenario should assisted breathing be initiated for a casualty with severe breathing difficulties?
In what scenario should assisted breathing be initiated for a casualty with severe breathing difficulties?
What action should be taken if a casualty's pulse rate is below 60 bpm despite adequate oxygen and ventilation?
What action should be taken if a casualty's pulse rate is below 60 bpm despite adequate oxygen and ventilation?
What should a healthcare provider do to prevent gastric distension while giving artificial respiration?
What should a healthcare provider do to prevent gastric distension while giving artificial respiration?
When should gastric distension be relieved while providing artificial respiration?
When should gastric distension be relieved while providing artificial respiration?
What is the compression rate range recommended by healthcare providers during CPR to assist in providing adequate circulation?
What is the compression rate range recommended by healthcare providers during CPR to assist in providing adequate circulation?
In a two-rescuer CPR scenario, what should the second rescuer check simultaneously with the first rescuer before beginning compressions?
In a two-rescuer CPR scenario, what should the second rescuer check simultaneously with the first rescuer before beginning compressions?
What action should be taken by a rescuer if a casualty has a pulse rate below 60 beats per minute despite oxygen and ventilation?
What action should be taken by a rescuer if a casualty has a pulse rate below 60 beats per minute despite oxygen and ventilation?
Why is it important to ensure that the airway is fully open during CPR?
Why is it important to ensure that the airway is fully open during CPR?
What is the main difference between assisted breathing and artificial respiration for a casualty with severe breathing difficulties?
What is the main difference between assisted breathing and artificial respiration for a casualty with severe breathing difficulties?
When should a rescuer initiate assisted breathing for a casualty who is breathing too slowly?
When should a rescuer initiate assisted breathing for a casualty who is breathing too slowly?
What should a rescuer do if a casualty is breathing too fast during assisted breathing?
What should a rescuer do if a casualty is breathing too fast during assisted breathing?
What is the total number of breaths per minute recommended for a casualty who is breathing too fast during assisted breathing?
What is the total number of breaths per minute recommended for a casualty who is breathing too fast during assisted breathing?
What opening do some people breathe through after a laryngectomy?
What opening do some people breathe through after a laryngectomy?
In which scenario would a CPAP machine be most useful during assisted breathing?
In which scenario would a CPAP machine be most useful during assisted breathing?
What is the appropriate range for compression rate during high-quality CPR?
What is the appropriate range for compression rate during high-quality CPR?
Which age group does a neonate/newborn belong to for resuscitation purposes?
Which age group does a neonate/newborn belong to for resuscitation purposes?
In terms of local protocols, what takes precedence over the information provided in the chapter?
In terms of local protocols, what takes precedence over the information provided in the chapter?
When responding to casualties, who will health care providers differentiate based on age categories?
When responding to casualties, who will health care providers differentiate based on age categories?
What does high-quality CPR entail in terms of compression depth?
What does high-quality CPR entail in terms of compression depth?
Regarding activation of emergency medical response systems, what should health care providers be familiar with?
Regarding activation of emergency medical response systems, what should health care providers be familiar with?
What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute for one-rescuer infant CPR?
What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute for one-rescuer infant CPR?
During infant CPR, what is the correct depth of chest compressions below the nipple line?
During infant CPR, what is the correct depth of chest compressions below the nipple line?
In two-rescuer CPR for infants, what is the compression to ventilation ratio?
In two-rescuer CPR for infants, what is the compression to ventilation ratio?
What should be done if 'SHOCK advised' during pediatric CPR with AED?
What should be done if 'SHOCK advised' during pediatric CPR with AED?
How frequently should positions be changed in a two-rescuer infant CPR scenario?
How frequently should positions be changed in a two-rescuer infant CPR scenario?
When should a rescuer consider providing one breath every 6-8 seconds during pediatric CPR?
When should a rescuer consider providing one breath every 6-8 seconds during pediatric CPR?
During two-rescuer CPR for adults, when should Rescuer two give rescue breaths?
During two-rescuer CPR for adults, when should Rescuer two give rescue breaths?
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for child CPR?
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for child CPR?
What is the correct compression to ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing infant CPR?
What is the correct compression to ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing infant CPR?
In adult CPR/AED, what should rescuers do if 'NO SHOCK advised' after analyzing the heart rhythm using the AED?
In adult CPR/AED, what should rescuers do if 'NO SHOCK advised' after analyzing the heart rhythm using the AED?
In what scenario should a health care provider consider using an advanced airway during CPR?
In what scenario should a health care provider consider using an advanced airway during CPR?
During child CPR, how often should rescuers quickly change positions?
During child CPR, how often should rescuers quickly change positions?
