36 Questions
What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute for 2-rescuer CPR?
At least 80 per minute
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing 2-rescuer CPR?
After every 5 cycles of CPR
When performing chest compressions on a 3-year-old child, you should:
Use two fingers
If a patient with an airway obstruction becomes unresponsive, you should:
Give two rescue breaths
If an unresponsive victim is making intermittent gasping noises, what should the rescue do next?
Send a bystander to call an ambulance, and then start chest compression
If someone is bleeding from a wound, what can you do first to help?
Put pressure on the injury
If a victim isn't breathing normally, what is the first thing you should do?
Call for emergency medical help and a defibrillator
What is the first step in helping someone who is choking?
Give back blows
What does the alphabet 'A' in AVPU stand for?
Alert
What is the correct depth of chest compressions on an adult victim?
6 - 8cm
What is the correct medical term for when a victim's heart stops beating?
Cardiac arrest
What does the chain of survival for adults include?
Activation for 112 system, CPR, Early defibrillation, ACLS
What is the first thing that needs to be done when treating a patient with a cut or severed artery in the neck?
Call for help
What age is considered an infant for BLS purpose?
Under one year
What is NOT a correct application of cervical immobilization?
initiating five life-saving breaths
What is the correct sequence of deconstruction measures in severe airway obstruction by foreign bodies in an unconscious infant?
initiate five life-saving breaths, then check the expulsion of the foreign body
When should CPR be initiated?
if the patient does not breathe and has no pulse
What is a characteristic of a patient with partial airway obstruction?
noisy effective cough
What is the correct ratio of sternal compressions to ventilation in adult CPR?
15: 2
What is a correct ventilation method to use in point B of the BLS?
mouth-to-mask breathing
What is the frequency of chest compressions in CPR for an infant?
100-120/min
What is the amplitude of chest compressions in CPR for an infant?
4 cm
What is the third link in the Chain of Survival that will have the greatest effect on increasing a person's chance of survival?
Arrival of a rescuer with a defibrillator
When should you call EMS if you remove a 3-year-old from a swimming pool and find that she is limp and unresponsive?
As soon as you remove the child from the pool
What is an adequate sign of breathing?
Equal expansion of both sides of the chest
What type of bleeding is classified according to the damaged vessel?
Arterial bleeding
What is not an adequate sign of breathing?
Blue or gray skin coloration
In which situation is CPR not performed?
Obvious death
What is the first link in the Chain of Survival?
Early recognition
What is the primary goal of CPR?
To maintain blood circulation
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for infant CPR?
30:5
When assessing breathing, what should you do?
Listen to the sounds of breathing and feel the flow of expired air
What is a false statement about chest compression in resuscitation of an adult?
It should be performed by a doctor only
What is a complication of CPR?
Broken ribs
How should you press the sternum when performing CPR on an infant?
In the middle portion of the sternum using two fingers
What should you do when checking for circulation in an infant?
Feel the brachial pulse
Study Notes
CPR Basics
- The correct rate of chest compressions for an adult victim is at least 100 per minute.
- The correct depth of chest compressions for an adult victim is 6-8 cm.
2-Rescuer CPR
- Rescuers should switch roles every 2 minutes when performing 2-rescuer CPR.
- This is to prevent fatigue and maintain effective CPR.
CPR for Children
- For a 3-year-old child, chest compressions should be performed with one hand, with the heel of the hand on the center of the chest.
- The correct rate of chest compressions for a child is 100-120 per minute.
- For an infant, chest compressions should be performed with two fingers, with the fingers on the center of the chest.
Airway Obstruction
- If a patient with an airway obstruction becomes unresponsive, lay them on the ground, open the airway, and attempt to give two rescue breaths.
- If the patient is still unresponsive, start chest compression immediately.
Bleeding Control
- If someone is bleeding from a wound, apply pressure to the injury to control the bleeding.
- Do not let the blood drain out, tie a tourniquet, or dab the injury with something ice cold.
Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac arrest is when a victim's heart stops beating.
- Heart attack is when the heart muscle is damaged due to a lack of blood flow.
Chain of Survival
- The chain of survival for adults includes activation of the emergency medical system, CPR, early defibrillation, and advanced life support.
- The first link in the chain of survival is to recognize the emergency and call for help.
Breathing Assessment
- Adequate signs of breathing include equal expansion of both sides of the chest, air moving in and out of the nose, and present and equal breath sounds.
- Breathing assessment should not exceed 10 seconds.
Infant CPR
- Use the rate of 100-120 compressions per minute for infant CPR.
- Press in the middle portion of the sternum using two fingers.
- Compression-to-ventilation ratio is 30:3.
- Check for circulation by feeling the carotid pulse.
CPR Complications
- Complications of CPR include broken ribs and lung injuries.
- These complications can occur if CPR is not performed correctly.
Test your knowledge of CPR techniques and guidelines, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, and role switching in 2-rescuer CPR.
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