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When administering rescue breaths during CPR, approximately how long should each breath last?
When administering rescue breaths during CPR, approximately how long should each breath last?
- 1 second (correct)
- 3 seconds
- 2 seconds
- ½ second
What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio in CPR for adults?
What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio in CPR for adults?
- 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths. (correct)
- 15 chest compressions to 3 rescue breaths.
- 15 chest compressions to 1 rescue breath.
- 30 chest compressions to 1 rescue breath.
Which of the following is a potential sign or symptom of a heart attack?
Which of the following is a potential sign or symptom of a heart attack?
- Persistent chest pain or discomfort
- Profuse sweating
- Nausea or vomiting
- All of the above (correct)
During CPR, after delivering the first rescue breath and the chest doesn't rise, what action should be taken next?
During CPR, after delivering the first rescue breath and the chest doesn't rise, what action should be taken next?
Why is it crucial to adhere to the links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival?
Why is it crucial to adhere to the links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival?
While performing CPR, you give the first rescue breath, but the chest does not rise. What action should you take next?
While performing CPR, you give the first rescue breath, but the chest does not rise. What action should you take next?
Under which of the following circumstances should you continue administering CPR?
Under which of the following circumstances should you continue administering CPR?
Which of the following is NOT one of the links in the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival?
Which of the following is NOT one of the links in the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival?
After an AED delivers a shock, what is the next immediate step you should take?
After an AED delivers a shock, what is the next immediate step you should take?
When providing abdominal thrusts to a responsive adult who is choking, where should you position your fist?
When providing abdominal thrusts to a responsive adult who is choking, where should you position your fist?
You are alone and performing CPR on an adult when you feel signs of obvious life. What should you do?
You are alone and performing CPR on an adult when you feel signs of obvious life. What should you do?
Which statement accurately describes cardiac arrest?
Which statement accurately describes cardiac arrest?
How can bystanders play a vital role in the event of a cardiac arrest?
How can bystanders play a vital role in the event of a cardiac arrest?
When administering chest compressions during CPR on an adult, what is the recommended depth of compression?
When administering chest compressions during CPR on an adult, what is the recommended depth of compression?
Why is it important to allow the chest to fully recoil between compressions during CPR?
Why is it important to allow the chest to fully recoil between compressions during CPR?
What is the recommended rate for effective chest compressions during CPR?
What is the recommended rate for effective chest compressions during CPR?
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CPR rescue breath duration?
CPR rescue breath duration?
Each rescue breath during CPR should last about 1 second.
Heart attack signs?
Heart attack signs?
Persistent chest pain/discomfort, profuse sweating, and nausea/vomiting.
Cardiac Chain of Survival importance?
Cardiac Chain of Survival importance?
Following the links improves the person’s chance of survival.
Chest doesn't rise?
Chest doesn't rise?
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CPR cycle for adults
CPR cycle for adults
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When to stop CPR
When to stop CPR
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Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival
Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival
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Effective Chest Compressions
Effective Chest Compressions
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Where to position fist for abdominal thrusts on a responsive adult.
Where to position fist for abdominal thrusts on a responsive adult.
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Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest
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Study Notes
- Each rescue breath during CPR should last about 1 second.
- Signs or symptoms of a heart attack can include persistent chest pain or discomfort, profuse sweating, and nausea or vomiting.
- The cycle of chest compressions and rescue breaths in CPR is 30 chest compressions to 1 rescue breath.
- CPR should continue until the person shows an obvious sign of life, another trained responder or EMS personnel take over, or you are too exhausted to continue.
- All are links in the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival: early defibrillation, early CPR, early recognition, and early access to the EMS system, except prevention.
- Following the links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival helps improve the person's chance of survival.
- If the first rescue breath does not cause the chest to rise, re-tilt the head to ensure the airway is properly opened and ensure that the nose and mouth are properly sealed before giving the second rescue breath.
- Effective chest compressions allow the chest to return to its normal position, are delivered fast at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute, and are smooth, regular, and given straight up and down.
- When giving care to an adult who is responsive and choking, position your fist in the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel, to give abdominal thrusts.
- A person who is in cardiac arrest is not responsive, not breathing, and has no heartbeat.
- The American Red Cross teaches this course to help people recognize and respond appropriately in an emergency, help people make appropriate decisions when they see an emergency, and to enable people to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical care takes over
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