CPR Techniques Flashcards - Chapter 13
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What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

  • 15:2
  • 5:1
  • 10:2
  • 30:2 (correct)
  • 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 __________.

    <p>encourage the patient to cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an object is visible in the unconscious patient's airway, you should __________.

    <p>remove it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is basic life support (BLS) defined as?

    <p>Noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Your partner is performing one-rescuer CPR on a middle-aged woman in cardiac arrest. When you apply the AED pads, you should __________.

    <p>remove the medication patch, wipe away any medication residue, and apply the AED pads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    CPR will NOT be effective if the patient is prone.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Complications associated with chest compressions include all of the following, EXCEPT:

    <p>Gastric distention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Several attempts to adequately open a trauma patient's airway with the jaw-thrust maneuver have been unsuccessful. You should __________.

    <p>ventilate a patient too quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if a 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic?

    <p>Begin CPR until an AED is available.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    While rescuer one is finishing his or her fifth cycle of 30 compressions, rescuer two should __________.

    <p>move to the opposite side of the patient's chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the impedance threshold device (ITD) improve circulation during active compression-decompression CPR?

    <p>It limits the amount of air that enters the lungs during the recoil phase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In most cases, cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children is caused by?

    <p>Respiratory arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When performing CPR on a child, you should compress the chest __________.

    <p>with one or two hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    CPR should be initiated when a valid living will is unavailable.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Signs of a sudden severe upper airway obstruction include all of the following, EXCEPT:

    <p>Inability to speak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Pressure was relieved from her aorta and vena cava, which improved chest compression effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    CPR retraining is MOST effective when it involves hands-on practice.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gastric distention will MOST likely occur __________.

    <p>if you ventilate a patient too quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most prehospital cardiac arrests occur as the result of?

    <p>a cardiac dysrhythmia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When performing chest compressions on an adult, the EMT should compress __________.

    <p>at least 2 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If gastric distention begins to make positive-pressure ventilation difficult, you should __________.

    <p>reposition the patient's airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You should deliver chest compressions to an unresponsive adult patient in cardiac arrest by __________.

    <p>compressing the sternum between the nipples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The proper depth of chest compressions on a 9-month-old infant is __________.

    <p>one-third the diameter of the chest, or about 1½ inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of chest compressions that should be delivered per minute to a 4-month-old infant?

    <p>100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When assessing the pulse of an unresponsive infant, you should palpate the __________ artery.

    <p>brachial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct ratio of compressions to ventilations when performing two-rescuer child CPR?

    <p>15:2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The MOST appropriate treatment for a patient with a mild upper airway obstruction includes:

    <p>Administering oxygen and transporting immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Chest thrusts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Initial treatment to dislodge a severe foreign body airway obstruction in a responsive infant involves __________.

    <p>back slaps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Begin chest compressions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do after confirming that a child is in cardiac arrest and there are no bystanders around?

    <p>Call 9-1-1 and then return to begin CPR on the child.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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