Questions and Answers
What is mouth-to-mouth breathing?
Mouth-to-mouth breathing is a quick and effective way to provide oxygen to a victim when a barrier mask is not available.
What percentage of oxygen does the air you breathe into a victim contain?
To open a victim's airway, perform a ______ lift.
head tilt-chin
What should you do after giving the first rescue breath?
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If ventilation is unsuccessful after two attempts, continue with rescue breaths.
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How do you create an airtight seal when giving breaths to an infant?
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What should you do if the chest does not rise when attempting to give a breath to an infant?
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Mouth-to-mouth-and-nose breathing is used for ______ infants.
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Study Notes
Mouth-to-Mouth Breathing Overview
- Mouth-to-mouth breathing offers a vital method to deliver oxygen in emergencies when barrier masks are unavailable.
- Each breath contains approximately 21% oxygen, while rescue breaths provide around 17% oxygen to the victim.
Adult and Child Rescue Steps
- Step 1: Utilize the head tilt-chin lift method to maintain an open airway. Pinch the victim's nose with your thumb and index finger while supporting the forehead.
- Step 2: Breathe normally and seal your lips around the victim’s mouth to create an airtight seal. Administer 1 breath for about 1 second, ensuring the chest rises.
- Step 3: If the chest does not rise, repeat the head tilt-chin lift and provide a second breath. If ventilation fails after 2 attempts, resume chest compressions immediately.
Infant Rescue Steps
- Step 1: Begin by opening the infant's airway using the head tilt-chin lift technique.
- Step 2: Cover both the infant’s mouth and nose with your mouth to form a proper seal.
- Step 3: Deliver one breath for about 1 second, observing for chest rise. If there is no rise, attempt to reseal the airway and provide another breath. If you cannot adequately cover both, revert to the mouth-to-mouth technique.
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Test your knowledge on mouth-to-mouth breathing techniques, including how to effectively deliver rescue breaths to adults, children, and infants. This quiz covers essential steps to provide oxygen to victims in emergencies, ensuring you are prepared when a barrier mask is unavailable.
