Questions and Answers
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?
Without practice, your CPR skills will __________.
deteriorate over time
Between each chest compression, you should __________.
allow full chest recoil
Your conscious patient has a mild partial airway obstruction. You should __________.
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If an object is visible in the unconscious patient's airway, you should __________.
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What is basic life support (BLS) defined as?
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Your partner is performing one-rescuer CPR on a middle-aged woman in cardiac arrest. When you apply the AED pads, you should __________.
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CPR will NOT be effective if the patient is prone.
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Complications associated with chest compressions include all of the following, EXCEPT:
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Several attempts to adequately open a trauma patient's airway with the jaw-thrust maneuver have been unsuccessful. You should __________.
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What should you do if a 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic?
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While rescuer one is finishing his or her fifth cycle of 30 compressions, rescuer two should __________.
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How does the impedance threshold device (ITD) improve circulation during active compression-decompression CPR?
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In most cases, cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children is caused by?
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When performing CPR on a child, you should compress the chest __________.
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CPR should be initiated when a valid living will is unavailable.
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Signs of a sudden severe upper airway obstruction include all of the following, EXCEPT:
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What happens when CPR is in progress on a pregnant woman and return of spontaneous circulation occurs after manually displacing her uterus to the left?
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CPR retraining is MOST effective when it involves hands-on practice.
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Gastric distention will MOST likely occur __________.
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Most prehospital cardiac arrests occur as the result of?
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When performing chest compressions on an adult, the EMT should compress __________.
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If gastric distention begins to make positive-pressure ventilation difficult, you should __________.
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You should deliver chest compressions to an unresponsive adult patient in cardiac arrest by __________.
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The proper depth of chest compressions on a 9-month-old infant is __________.
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What is the minimum number of chest compressions that should be delivered per minute to a 4-month-old infant?
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When assessing the pulse of an unresponsive infant, you should palpate the __________ artery.
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What is the correct ratio of compressions to ventilations when performing two-rescuer child CPR?
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The MOST appropriate treatment for a patient with a mild upper airway obstruction includes:
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Which of the following techniques should you use to dislodge a foreign body airway obstruction in a patient who is in an advanced stage of pregnancy or who is very obese?
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Initial treatment to dislodge a severe foreign body airway obstruction in a responsive infant involves __________.
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What should the EMT do immediately for a young male who is unresponsive after overdosing on an opioid and is not breathing with a weak pulse?
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What should you do after confirming that a child is in cardiac arrest and there are no bystanders around?
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Study Notes
CPR Guidelines
- The correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR is 30:2.
- CPR skills can deteriorate over time without practice.
- Allow full chest recoil between each compression during CPR.
Airway Management
- For a conscious patient with mild partial airway obstruction, encourage coughing.
- If an object is visible in an unconscious patient's airway, remove it immediately.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
- BLS is noninvasive emergency care for airway obstruction, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest.
AED Application
- Remove medication patches and wipe residues before applying AED pads if they overlap.
Cardiac Arrest Scenarios
- CPR will not be effective if the patient is positioned prone.
- Begin CPR immediately for any unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic individual.
CPR Techniques
- After five cycles of compressions, switch positions with your partner for efficiency.
- During active compression-decompression CPR, the impedance threshold device (ITD) improves circulation by limiting air entry during recoil.
Pediatric Considerations
- Cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children is often due to respiratory arrest.
- When performing CPR on a child, use one or two hands for chest compressions.
Signs and Responses
- Initiate CPR if no valid living will is available.
- Signs of severe upper airway obstruction include ineffective speaking.
Pregnancy and CPR
- For pregnant women, manually displacing the uterus can enhance chest compression effectiveness by reducing pressure on major vessels.
CPR Training
- Effective CPR retraining requires hands-on practice to retain skills.
Airway Complications
- Gastric distention is likely if ventilation is done too quickly; reposition the airway to alleviate this.
Compression Guidelines
- Compress the sternum for adult patients in cardiac arrest; use a depth of at least 2 inches.
- For infants, chest compressions should be one-third of the chest diameter, approximately 1½ inches.
- Aim for a minimum of 100 compressions per minute for infants.
Pulse Assessment
- In unresponsive infants, palpate the brachial artery to assess the pulse.
Two-Rescuer CPR for Children
- Use a compression-to-ventilation ratio of 15:2 during two-rescuer CPR for children.
Managing Airway Obstructions
- For mild upper airway obstruction, administer oxygen and transport the patient immediately.
- Use chest thrusts to dislodge an obstruction in advanced-stage pregnancy or obese patients.
- The initial treatment for severe foreign body airway obstruction in responsive infants involves back slaps.
Opioid Overdose Response
- In cases of opioid overdose with unresponsiveness, immediate chest compressions should commence.
Emergency Response Actions
- If you witness a child collapse and are off duty, confirm cardiac arrest; call for help and return to begin CPR without delay.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering key concepts from Chapter 13 on CPR techniques. Learn important ratios and best practices for performing CPR effectively. Reinforce your skills to ensure you are prepared in emergency situations.
