CPR

How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device?

• Observe chest rise with breaths

• Delivering breaths quickly and forcefully

• Allowing air to release around the mask

• Always having oxygen attached to the bag

What is a consideration when using an AED?

• On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock

• You should not use an AED on someone with an implanted pacemaker

• You should never remove a transdermal medication patch before applying AED pads

• AED's can be used while a victim is submerged in water

Which victim requires high-quality CPR?

• A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse

• A victim who is unresponsive, has a pulse, and is having trouble breathing

• A victim who is unresponsive, has a strong pulse, and is breathing adequately

• A victim who is responsive, is having trouble breathing, and has a pulse less than 60/min

Why is defibrillation important?

• It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm

• It is not important for cardiac arrest

• It prevents rearrest from occurring

• There is a 100% success rate in regaining a normal cardiac rhythm

You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. What is your next course of action?

• Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil

• Take over leadership and give directions

• Stand back and await direction from the team leader

• Immediately take over chest compressions

A 67 yr old man is found unresponsive , not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR. When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?

• Switch rescuers about every 2 minutes

• Never switch rescuers, and maintain current roles

• Switch rescuers at 5 minute intervals

• Switch rescuers when placing the AED pads

What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?

• 30 compressions to 2 breaths

• 20 compressions to 2 breaths

• 15 compressions to 2 breaths

• 5 compressions to 1 breath

What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?

• Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest

• Pull the victim out of the water, but do not use the AED

• Do not pull the victim out of the water, but wipe the chest before placing the pads

• What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?

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

• Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes

• Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes

• Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles

• Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes

A 9 yr old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the EMS. What comes next?

• 2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions

• 1 rescuer give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive

• 2 rescuers operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths

• 2 rescuers alternate using the AED and giving breaths