BLS

Front

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

Back

Compress chest to a depth of at least 2 inches

Front

What is the first step for using an AED?

Back

Turn on the AED

Front

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

Back

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?

Back

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?

Back

30 compressions to 2 breaths

Front

What is a consideration when you are using an AED?

Back

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 gives breaths

Back

2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions

Front

Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2 rescuer CPR?

Back

Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes

Front

"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

Back

Knowing your limitations