Adult BLS Flashcard

Front

In a two-person rescue, should the chest compressions stop while the AED is being set up and the pads applied?

Back

False

Front

How should your bottom hand be placed on a person's chest for compressions?

Back

The heel of the hand should be placed over the lower half of the sternum.

Front

In a one-person rescue, you attempt to deliver a rescue breath and the victim's chest does not rise. How should you proceed?

Back

Quickly check the positioning of the head and deliver another breath before starting compressions.

Front

If a person has a pulse but is not breathing, what should be done?

Back

Give rescue breaths every 6 seconds; check pulse and breathing every 2 minutes.

Front

What should be covered by a pocket-mask or bag-mask?

Back

The mouth and nose

Front

What is the first link in the adult Out-of-Hospital chain of survival?

Back

Activation of the emergency response system

Front

Which of the following are valid reasons to stop CPR?
“The victim regains normal circulation and breathing”
A valid document is presented noting that the victim is not to be resuscitated”
“Advanced life support, such as an ambulance, arrives”
“All are correct

Back

All are correct

Front

During CPR, what is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adults? Options: “2 compressions to 1 breath”, “10 compressions to 1 breath”, “15 compressions to 2 breaths”, “30 compressions to 2 breaths”

Back

30 compressions to 2 breaths

Front

In two-person CPR, if the victim is unresponsive, what two tasks should happen immediately? Options: “Check for pulse and breathing; begin compressions”; “Check for pulse and breathing; give two rescue breaths”; “Activate emergency response system; locate a defibrillator”; “Check for pulse and breathing; activate emergency response system”

Back

Check for pulse and breathing; activate emergency response system

Front

What effect can rescuer fatigue have on chest compressions?

Back

Compressions become shallow and ineffective.