CPR Techniques and AED Usage

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What action should you ensure is being accomplished while performing high-quality CPR on an adult?

Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches

What is the first step for using an AED when it arrives?

Turn on the AED

What is the next step when an AED detects ventricular fibrillation?

Follow the AED prompts

What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?

Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest Signup and view all the answers

How can rescuers ensure they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device?

Observing the chest rise with breaths Signup and view all the answers

What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?

30:2 (30 compressions to 2 breaths) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration when using an AED?

On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock Signup and view all the answers

What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?

2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions Signup and view all the answers

What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?

Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following team dynamics statement with its element:

Members know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens = Knowing your limitations The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt = Clear roles and responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What is your first course of action when a victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive?

Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions Signup and view all the answers

Why is defibrillation important?

It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm Signup and view all the answers

What should you do next when witnessing someone suddenly collapse and is unresponsive with gasping sounds?

Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing Signup and view all the answers

Which action is most likely to positively impact a middle-aged man who is unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse?

Performing high-quality CPR Signup and view all the answers

What constructive feedback should you provide when the chest compression rate is slowing?

You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute. Signup and view all the answers

How do you perform chest compressions on a child victim?

By compressing the chest at least 1/3 the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm) Signup and view all the answers

What modification should you incorporate when performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim?

Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing object. Signup and view all the answers

How do you relieve the airway obstruction in a responsive and choking infant?

Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts Signup and view all the answers

Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant?

Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object Signup and view all the answers

Which victim requires high-quality CPR?

A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse Signup and view all the answers

Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?

The heart will adequately refill between compressions Signup and view all the answers

When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?

Switch rescuers about every 2 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is your next course of action if the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil?

Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil Signup and view all the answers

Why is rapid defibrillation important to survival?

It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CPR Techniques and Guidelines

High-quality CPR requires compressing the chest to a depth of at least 2 inches for adults.
For infants, the compression depth should be at least 1/3 of the chest depth, approximately 2 inches (5 cm).
During CPR, rescuers should alternate roles approximately every 2 minutes to maintain effectiveness.

AED Usage

The first step when an AED arrives is to turn it on.
After attaching AED pads, follow the prompts provided by the device.
If the victim has been submerged in water, pull them out and wipe their chest before using the AED.
Hairy chests may prevent AED pads from adhering properly, risking failure to deliver a shock.

Team Dynamics in CPR

Clear roles and responsibilities enhance team dynamics during resuscitation attempts.
Team members must recognize their limitations and ask for assistance when needed.
Effective communication is crucial, including feedback like “You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute” when observing suboptimal performance.

chocking and airway obstruction

For a victim with foreign-body airway obstruction who becomes unresponsive, start CPR with chest compressions.
In an unresponsive choking victim, an airway check should be repeated each time the airway is opened.
To relieve severe airway obstruction in a responsive infant, administer 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts.

Importance of Defibrillation and CPR

Defibrillation is crucial for restoring normal cardiac rhythms and should be administered promptly.
Immediate CPR should be initiated when finding someone unresponsive with gasping sounds and no pulse.
Victims who are unresponsive and lack normal breathing should receive high-quality CPR immediately.
Complete chest recoil is vital to allow the heart to refill adequately between compressions.

Specific Scenarios in CPR

In cases where CPR is initiated, switching positions to prevent fatigue should occur every 2 minutes.
Feedback should be provided to peers regarding techniques being employed, such as ensuring complete chest recoil.
Rapid defibrillation is essential in the adult Chain of Survival and can significantly improve survival rates by correcting abnormal heart rhythms.

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This quiz covers essential CPR techniques and guidelines, focusing on the importance of high-quality chest compressions for different age groups. It also discusses AED usage protocols and the significance of team dynamics during resuscitation efforts. Test your knowledge of critical life-saving procedures and best practices.