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You observe your rescue partner using an incorrect technique. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?
You observe your rescue partner using an incorrect technique. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?
- Politely ask the rescuer to change their technique.
- Tell your partner directly that they are performing the technique incorrectly.
- Immediately take over the task from your partner.
- Give your partner a firm, quick reminder of the correct technique. (correct)
During two-rescuer CPR, you notice that your partner's chest compressions are not reaching the required depth of 2 inches. Which of the following is the MOST effective way to address this?
During two-rescuer CPR, you notice that your partner's chest compressions are not reaching the required depth of 2 inches. Which of the following is the MOST effective way to address this?
- "Make sure to get at least 2 inches on those chest compressions." (correct)
- "I think you need to get deeper on those chest compressions."
- "Push harder, idiot."
- Silently continue CPR without intervention.
Which term BEST describes openly acknowledging one's limitations to benefit the team during a resuscitation effort?
Which term BEST describes openly acknowledging one's limitations to benefit the team during a resuscitation effort?
- Mutual Respect
- Constructive Intervention
- Knowing your Limits (correct)
- Summarizing and Reevaluation
Which term BEST describes offering performance-improving advice professionally during resuscitation?
Which term BEST describes offering performance-improving advice professionally during resuscitation?
Under which of the following conditions is high-quality CPR indicated?
Under which of the following conditions is high-quality CPR indicated?
You encounter an unconscious person who is breathing but has no pulse. What is the appropriate course of action?
You encounter an unconscious person who is breathing but has no pulse. What is the appropriate course of action?
To prevent rescuer fatigue during CPR, how frequently should chest compressor roles be rotated in a two-person rescue?
To prevent rescuer fatigue during CPR, how frequently should chest compressor roles be rotated in a two-person rescue?
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important during CPR?
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important during CPR?
You find a victim lying supine with no pulse but with gasping, noisy inhalations. Should you provide rescue breaths, and why?
You find a victim lying supine with no pulse but with gasping, noisy inhalations. Should you provide rescue breaths, and why?
What is the primary function of an AED?
What is the primary function of an AED?
When using an AED on a patient who has been pulled from a pool, what is the MOST important first step?
When using an AED on a patient who has been pulled from a pool, what is the MOST important first step?
When using an AED on a patient with excessive chest hair, what modification is necessary for proper AED pad placement?
When using an AED on a patient with excessive chest hair, what modification is necessary for proper AED pad placement?
When using an AED on a patient who has a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator, how should you adjust pad placement?
When using an AED on a patient who has a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator, how should you adjust pad placement?
What is generally the FIRST step when using an AED?
What is generally the FIRST step when using an AED?
The AED indicates "no shock advised" after analyzing the patient's heart rhythm. What is the next appropriate action?
The AED indicates "no shock advised" after analyzing the patient's heart rhythm. What is the next appropriate action?
After delivering a shock using an AED, what is the next immediate step?
After delivering a shock using an AED, what is the next immediate step?
The AED prompts 'check electrodes'. What does this usually indicate?
The AED prompts 'check electrodes'. What does this usually indicate?
The AED diagnoses your patient with ventricular fibrillation. What is the next immediate step in the AED process?
The AED diagnoses your patient with ventricular fibrillation. What is the next immediate step in the AED process?
Prior to delivering a shock with an AED, what statement must be made?
Prior to delivering a shock with an AED, what statement must be made?
Why is it essential to minimize interruptions during chest compressions?
Why is it essential to minimize interruptions during chest compressions?
Flashcards
Constructive Intervention
Constructive Intervention
Giving advice to improve performance while maintaining professionalism.
Knowing your Limits
Knowing your Limits
Being forthcoming with your weaknesses for the team's benefit.
When to perform CPR?
When to perform CPR?
CPR should be performed when a patient has no pulse and is not breathing.
CPR Rotation Frequency
CPR Rotation Frequency
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Chest Recoil Importance
Chest Recoil Importance
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Agonal Breathing and Rescue Breaths
Agonal Breathing and Rescue Breaths
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What does an AED do?
What does an AED do?
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First step to using an AED?
First step to using an AED?
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AED's Next Step
AED's Next Step
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Study Notes
- When a rescue partner is performing a technique incorrectly, give them a firm, quick reminder of the correct technique.
- If a partner isn't compressing deeply enough during 2-rescuer CPR, say "Make sure to get at least 2 inches on those chest compressions.”
Team Dynamic Terms
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Clear Roles and Responsibilities: Each team member has specific tasks.
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Knowledge Sharing: Sharing relevant information about the patient's condition.
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Knowing Your Limits: Understanding one's own capabilities and limitations.
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Constructive Intervention: Offering advice to improve performance professionally.
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Mutual Respect: Treating all team members with consideration.
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Summarizing and Reevaluation: Reviewing performance to identify areas for improvement.
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Knowing Your Limits meansforthcoming with your weaknesses for the benefit of the team.
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Constructive Intervention means giving advice to improve performance while maintaining professionalism.
CPR
- High-quality CPR should be performed when a patient has no pulse and is not breathing.
- If an unconscious person has no pulse but is breathing, perform rescue breaths, but not CPR.
- Switch chest compressor roles every 2 minutes during 2-person CPR, to avoid fatigue.
- The chest should recoil completely after each compression to allow the heart to refill with blood.
- Sharp and noisy inhalations indicates agonal breathing, which is not normal; rescue breaths should be incorporated.
AED
- An AED restores heart rhythm.
AED Usage - Special Circumstances
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If patient pulled from a pool: ensure the patient is not in a puddle or lying in water.
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If patient has a hairy chest: shave the area where the AED pads will be placed.
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If patient has a pacemaker: avoid placing the AED pads directly over the pacemaker.
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The first step to using an AED is to turn it on.
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After the AED analyzes the patient, follow the AED's next prompted instruction.
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