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What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1 rescuer infant 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 9 year 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 emergency response system by using his mobile device. He 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?

• 2 rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths.
• 1 rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive
• 2 rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
• 2 rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths

A 9 year 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 emergency response system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. 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 2 minutes
• alternating the AED role every 2 minutes
• alternating giving shock every 3 cycles

You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 911. 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 occuring
• 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 the AED?

• Press the shock button
• follow the AED prompts
• Turn on the AED
• Clear the patient

While performing high quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished?

• Allowing the chest to recoil to at least 1 inch
• Maintaining a compression rate of 90 to 120 per minute
• Placing hands on the upper third of the sternum
• Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches