ASTI 4

Questions and Answers

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute during infant CPR?

140 to 160

120 to 140

80 to 100

100 to 120 (correct)

Why is it essential to maintain proper positioning of the infant's head?

To reduce the risk of injury

To allow for better chest compressions

To prevent the tongue from obstructing the airway (correct)

To facilitate breathing

What is the purpose of the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver?

To stabilize the infant's head

To open the infant's airway (correct)

To clear the infant's nose and mouth

To check for consciousness

How should you hold your mouth when delivering a rescue breath to an infant?

Over the infant's nose and mouth simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to minimize compression delays during infant CPR?

To maintain a smooth, steady rhythm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for keeping your fingers on the infant's chest?

To prevent having to relocate the proper compression location again Signup and view all the answers

How long should each rescue breath take to deliver?

About 1 second Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended number of chest compressions before delivering the first rescue breath?

30 Signup and view all the answers

Where should you place your top finger to find the proper finger placement for infant CPR?

Right below the nipple line Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to stabilize the infant's head during CPR?

To prevent the infant's head from moving during compressions Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions in infant CPR?

1.5 inches deep Signup and view all the answers

How should you deliver chest compressions during infant CPR?

With smooth, fluid-like motions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for releasing pressure on the infant's chest between compressions?

To allow the chest wall to recoil Signup and view all the answers

How many chest compressions should you administer on an infant during CPR?

30 chest compressions Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended rate for delivering chest compressions during infant CPR?

Fast and hard Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to avoid using stiff, rigid motions during chest compressions in infant CPR?

To reduce the risk of infant bone fracture Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum universal precaution required for conducting CPR on any person of any age?

Protective exam gloves and the use of a barrier device only when mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing is used Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of actions in CPR according to the National CPR Standards?

Compressions - Airway - Breathing - Defibrillation Signup and view all the answers

How should you check for consciousness in an infant during CPR?

By tapping or tickling the bottom of the infant's foot and making noise Signup and view all the answers

In what position should the infant be placed for CPR?

Lying flat on their back on a solid surface, such as the floor Signup and view all the answers

How should you position yourself during infant CPR?

Positioning yourself beside the infant, as you would for any other victim Signup and view all the answers

Where should you place your fingers to find the correct placement for chest compressions on an infant?

In the center of the infant's chest, with the top finger between the nipples Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct placement for chest compressions on an infant?

Just below the nipple line Signup and view all the answers

At what age should infant CPR be conducted?

On any child under the age of one year Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Infant CPR

Infant CPR should be conducted on any child under the age of one year.
To check for consciousness, tap or tickle the bottom of the infant's foot and make noise.

Compressions

Proper placement for chest compressions on an infant is just below the nipple line, at the center of the infant's sternum.
To find the correct placement, place three fingers in the center of the infant's chest with the top finger between the nipples.
If the notch at the bottom of the infant's sternum is felt with the compression fingertips, move them up slightly toward the head.
Administer 30 chest compressions on an infant at 1.5 inches deep (1/3 their chest diameter).
Compressions should be delivered "fast-n-hard" at a depth that maximizes blood flow without causing injury.
Ensure compressions are delivered smoothly, not with stiff, rigid, or spastic motions.

Airway

Opening the infant's airway is safely accomplished by applying a gentle head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver.
The airway must be open so that air can enter and exit the lungs.
The tongue is the most common airway obstruction in any unconscious victim and can prevent adequate airflow during CPR.

Breathing

Once the victim's airway is properly open, ensure the barrier device is in place before delivering the first rescue breath.
To properly deliver a breath to an infant, simultaneously cover their nose and mouth with your mouth.
It should take about a second to fill the victim's lungs and about a second for exhalation to occur naturally.
Repeat the rescue breath once more before proceeding with the next cycle of 30 chest compressions.

General

The minimal universal precaution requirements for conducting CPR on any person of any age consist of protective exam gloves and the use of a barrier device when mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing is used.
Employ C, A, B, D: Compressions - Airway - Breathing - Defibrillation.

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