Critical Care Nursing Practical: CPR and Emergency Response
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What is the primary goal of first aid?

  • To prevent further injury or illness
  • To preserve life, prevent worsening, and promote recovery (correct)
  • To provide definitive medical treatment
  • To transport the victim to a medical facility
  • Which of the following is NOT a component of the AVPU scale for assessing a victim's level of responsiveness?

  • Responds to visual stimuli (correct)
  • Alert and aware
  • Responds to verbal stimuli
  • Responds to painful stimuli
  • What is the correct order of the steps in the DR ABCDE approach for emergency response?

  • Dangers, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (correct)
  • Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Dangers, Response, Disability, Exposure
  • Response, Dangers, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
  • Dangers, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Response, Exposure
  • What is the normal range for heart rate in an adult?

    <p>60 - 90 beats per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Glasgow Coma Scale, what score indicates a severe head injury?

    <p>8 or less</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym CPR stand for?

    <p>Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct technique for opening the airway of an unresponsive victim?

    <p>Jaw thrust method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate rate for chest compressions during CPR on an adult?

    <p>100 compressions per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended depth for chest compressions during adult CPR?

    <p>4-5 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should the CPR operator be changed when there are two or more rescuers?

    <p>Every 2 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if an unresponsive victim exhibits agonal gasping or irregular breathing?

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

    What is the correct hand position for performing chest compressions on an adult?

    <p>Heel of one hand in the center of the chest, other hand on top</p> Signup and view all the answers

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