Questions and Answers
What should you do after opening your friend's airway with head tilt-chin lift?
Pinch the nose closed and seal your lips around his mouth before delivering a breath.
What is the correct rate of rescue breaths for an adult victim who has a pulse but is not breathing?
Give 1 breath every 5-6 seconds, or about 10-12 per minute.
What is the correct rate of compressions when an advanced airway is in place?
100-120 per minute.
What action should a rescuer take when they suspect an opioid-associated life-threatening emergency?
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Study Notes
CPR Techniques
- Begin CPR with chest compressions for an adult in need.
- After establishing the airway using head tilt-chin lift, pinch the victim's nose and seal lips around their mouth before delivering breaths.
Rescue Breaths
- For an adult with a pulse but not breathing, the appropriate rate for rescue breaths is 1 every 5-6 seconds, totaling 10-12 per minute.
Compression Rate
- When an advanced airway is in place during CPR, maintain a compression rate of 100-120 per minute for effective circulation.
Opioid Emergencies
- In cases of suspected opioid-related emergencies, if the victim is unresponsive, not breathing normally, but has a pulse, provide 1 breath every 5-6 seconds to support their breathing.
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Test your knowledge on CPR techniques in emergency situations. This quiz includes key steps and actions to take when providing help to an adult in need of resuscitation. Review and reinforce your life-saving skills with these flashcards.
