Basic Life Support CODE Vocab

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Basic Life Support (BLS) is defined as what?

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A set of basic emergency procedures, such as CPR, used to assist someone experiencing cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is defined as:

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A life-saving technique used in emergencies when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.

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An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a device used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the term 'Automated External Defibrillator (AED)'? The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was used to restart the patient's heart after he collapsed.

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The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was used to restart the patient's heart after he collapsed.

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'Rescue Breaths' are defined as what?

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Breaths given to someone who is not breathing to provide oxygen

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the term 'Chest Compressions'?
The doctor performed chest compressions to revive the patient.
The nurse took the patient's temperature using chest compressions.
Chest compressions are used to measure blood pressure.
Chest compressions are a type of medication given orally.

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The doctor performed chest compressions to revive the patient.

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'Cardiac Arrest' is best defined as:

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A sudden loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness.

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A 'Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)' is best defined as:

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A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle

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'Unconscious' is best defined as:

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Not awake or aware; for example, after fainting, a person is unconscious.

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Define 'Pulse' and provide an example sentence.

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A rhythmic throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically felt in the wrists or neck. Example: The nurse checked my pulse to see if my heart was beating normally.

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Airway: A passage for air to enter and leave the lungs. Example: The doctor checked the patient's airway to ensure they could breathe.

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A passage for air to enter and leave the lungs.