ADV BLS Review

Which link of the chain of survival IS NOT part of the IN-HOSPITAL chain of survival?

• Early recognition/activation

• Immediate CPR

• Rapid defibrillation

• Effective basic and advanced EMS care and transport

• Effective post cardiac arrest care

You are the first rescuer to arrive to a victim! What is the very first thing that must be done?

• SETUP

• Medical statement

• Check for responsiveness

• Call for backup

What should you do to determine if a person is responsive?

• Tap or squeeze their shoulder and ask if they are alright

• Provide your medical statement

• Look at the chest and face for signs of breathing

• Provide a rescue breath

What kind of hazards could lead to Secondary cardiac arrest?

• Drug overdose

• Hazardous breathing conditions

• Drowning

• All of these

What should you do if you hear a gurgling sound when assessing breathing?

• Inspect inside the mouth for an airway obstruction

• Provide a rescue breath immdeiately

• Provide chest compression only CPR

• Do the heimlich maneuver

Where do you check for a pulse on an adult?

• Carotid artery

• Brachial artery

• Tibial artery

• Popliteal artery

Where do you check for a pulse on an infant?

• Carotid artery

• Brachial artery

• Tibial artery

• Popliteal artery

What is the compression/breath ratio for 2 provider ADULT CPR?

• 30-2

• 15-2

• 100-120

• 30-5

What is the compression/breath ratio for 2 provider INFANT CPR?

• 30/2

• 15/2

• 100/120

• 30/5

How deep should adult chest compressions be?

• 1"

• 2"

• 3"

• 4"