CPR Flashcards Quiz 2-3

When performing CPR, do all of the following EXCEPT:

When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible.

What is compression-only CPR?

What does AED stand for?

You should remove any metal jewelry when using an AED device.

When preparing an AED for use, what is the first thing you should do?

Effective chest compressions:

What should you do before the AED analyzes the heart rhythm?

Which is the most common abnormal heart rhythm in cases of sudden cardiac arrest in adults?

Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of cardiac arrest in adults.

Why is it important to follow the links of the Cardiac Chain of Survival?

When giving rescue breaths to a child, how should you give breaths?

When performing adult CPR, how many compressions should be given?

Which of the following statements about defibrillation is true?

Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing or defibrillating?

It is safe to shock a person in cardiac arrest when he or she is lying on a metal surface.

When a person shows signs of life, one should stop using the AED but continue CPR.

What is the time length at which brain damage is likely to begin to occur?

Once you have turned on the AED, what should you do?

Chest compressions should be smooth, steady, and at a rate of about 100 per minute; do not compress at a 45-degree angle.
Compression-only CPR is performed without giving breaths, useful if the rescuer is unwell, or concerned about germs due to the victim's condition.
Effective chest compressions allow the chest to return to its normal position and are delivered in a down-and-up rhythm.

AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator and should be used promptly after cardiac arrest occurs.
Before using an AED, it is crucial to turn it on first.
AED pads are placed one above and the other below the nipple line for optimal effectiveness.
Ensure no one is touching the person being shocked during AED analysis for accuracy and safety.

Ventricular fibrillation is the most common abnormal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest in adults.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of cardiac arrest among adults.
Timely intervention through the Cardiac Chain of Survival enhances the chances of survival significantly.

When delivering rescue breaths to a child, breaths should last about one second each.
In adult CPR, deliver 30 compressions before giving rescue breaths, following the 30:2 compression-to-breath ratio.

After shock delivery, resume CPR immediately until the AED prompts a reanalysis or the victim shows signs of life.
Stand clear while the AED is analyzing to avoid interference with heart rhythm analysis and to prevent injury from shocks.
It is safe to shock a person lying on a metal surface; the AED adjusts accordingly.

If a person exhibits signs of life, continue using the AED while monitoring for breathing and movement.
Brain damage likely begins within 4-6 minutes of oxygen deprivation, emphasizing the urgency of quick action in emergencies.