CPR Review 1

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

• Give 5 compressions to 1 breath

• Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths

• Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths

• Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths

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

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

• Do not pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest

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

• Do not move the person, and do not use the AED

A 19-year-old has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer

determines that the person does not have a pulse, is not breathing and is unconscious, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system. They immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?

• Two rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths.

• One rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive.

• Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.

• Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths.

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

• Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles

• Alternating the compressor role every two minutes

• Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes

• Alternating giving shocks every 3 cycles

You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?

• Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing

• Begin CPR even though gasping is normal breathing

• Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing

• Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing

Why is defibrillation important?

• There is a 100% success rate.

• It is not important for cardiac arrest.

• It prevents rearrest from occurring.

• It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.

A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?

• Press the Shock button

• Apply the pads to the chest

• Turn on the AED

• Clear the patient

A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED. After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?

• Clear the patient

• Follow the AED prompts

• Press the Shock button

• Check for a carotid pulse

“The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt.” This statement is most appropriate of what element of team dynamics.

• Clear roles and responsibilities

• Constructive intervention

• Knowing your limitations

• Mutual respect

“Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens.” This statement is most appropriate for what element of team dynamics.

• Summarizing and reevaluation

• Constructive intervention

• Knowledge sharing

• Knowing your limitations