BLS Review

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While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished?

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Compress chest to a depth of at least 2 inches

Front

What is the first step for using an AED?

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Turn on the AED

Front

If the AED detects ventricular fibrillation (heart quivers & doesn't create a pulse), what is the next step?

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Follow the AED prompts (verbal guide)

Front

What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?

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Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest.

Front

How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device?

Back

Observing the chest rise with breaths

Front

What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?

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30 compressions to 2 breaths

Front

What is a consideration when you are using an AED? Options: You should never remove a transdermal (on the skin) medication patch before applying AED pads, On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock, AED's can be used while a victim is submerged in water, You should not use an AED on someone with an implanted pacemaker

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On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock

Front

What actions support a team-based resuscitation attempt? Options: 2 rescuers alternate using the AED and giving breaths, 1 rescuer gives CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive, 2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions, 2 rescuers operate the AED while the third rescuer give breaths

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2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions

Front

What action supports 2 rescuer CPR when one rescuer leaves to get the AED?

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Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes

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"Members of the team know their boundaries (rules/limits) and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens." Match the statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed: Knowledge sharing, Summarizing and reevaluation, Constructive intervention, Knowing your limitations

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Knowing your limitations