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What is the benefit of providing CPR to a patient in cardiac arrest?
What is the benefit of providing CPR to a patient in cardiac arrest?
- Improves survival by 2- to 3-fold (correct)
- Decreases the survival rate
- Increases the risk of injury
- Causes delays in CPR
Why is recognition of cardiac arrest important for lay rescuers?
Why is recognition of cardiac arrest important for lay rescuers?
- To determine the victim's level of consciousness (correct)
- To perform pulse checks
- To prolong the efforts to detect a pulse
- To administer medications
What is agonal breathing characterized by?
What is agonal breathing characterized by?
- Fast, deep breaths
- Regular breathing
- Effective ventilation
- Slow, irregular gasping respirations (correct)
How can delays in CPR be caused during rescue attempts?
How can delays in CPR be caused during rescue attempts?
What is emphasized for healthcare providers in terms of detecting a pulse?
What is emphasized for healthcare providers in terms of detecting a pulse?
What is a common term used by lay rescuers to describe agonal breathing?
What is a common term used by lay rescuers to describe agonal breathing?
Why might lay rescuers misdiagnose a patient as not being in cardiac arrest?
Why might lay rescuers misdiagnose a patient as not being in cardiac arrest?
What action should lay rescuers take if a patient is unresponsive with absent or abnormal breathing?
What action should lay rescuers take if a patient is unresponsive with absent or abnormal breathing?
What adverse event is associated with the initiation of chest compressions in unconscious patients?
What adverse event is associated with the initiation of chest compressions in unconscious patients?
Why do protracted delays in CPR occur according to the text?
Why do protracted delays in CPR occur according to the text?
What is the recommended action for healthcare providers when checking for a pulse?
What is the recommended action for healthcare providers when checking for a pulse?
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