How does defibrillation work?

• It temporarily stops blood flow through a weak heart

• It circulates blood until the heart is restored to good health.

• It stuns the heart to stop ventricular fibrillation.

• It restarts the heart and creates a new rhythm.

During CPR, what is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adults?

• 10 compressions, 1 breaths

• 15 compressions, 2 breaths

• 30 compressions, 2 breaths

• 2 compressions, 1 breath

When should a patient be put into the recovery position?

• During defibrillation

• When the patient begins to breathe normally

• When the rescuer is waiting for EMS assistance

• Before CPR begins

An adult normal range of 60 to 85 mm Hg is the standard for which blood pressure measurement?

• Pulse pressure

• Diastolic

• Systolic

• Static

Finding a radial pulse in an infant is difficult, so a ________ pulse is more commonly taken.

• femoral

• brachial

• carotid

• pedal

Cyanosis is a sign of:

• liver disease.

• distress.

• high fever.

• severe hypoxia.

The “P” in SAMPLE history stands for:

• past medical history.

• pharmaceuticals used.

• present illnesses.

• primary complaint.

The general assessment technique that involves feeling patients with one’s hands is called:

• auscultating.

• observation.

• palpating.

• scanning.

The “T” in the “DCAP-BTLS” mnemonic stands for:

• Tenderness.

• Tactile.

• Time of injury.

• Toxic.

Accessory muscle use in the neck is an indication of:

• high blood pressure.

• blood backing up from the heart.

• neck injury.

• difficulty breathing