CPR & AED

In case of Out Hospital Cardiac Arrest what is the first action in Chain of survival :

• Use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Start CPR immediately
• Call for emergency help
• Check for a pulse first
• Give a rescue breath

What is the recommended compression-to-breath ratio for CPR in a single rescuer scenario for an adult?

• 30:1

• 30:2

• 20:1
• 40:2
• 15:2

In cases where a suspected cardiac arrest patient is found in a position that makes chest compressions difficult (e.g., in a confined space), what is the best course of action?

• Leave the patient as is and call for help.
• Start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation immediately.
• Reposition the patient to a more accessible location for effective chest compressions.
• Administer medication without moving the patient.
• Perform compressions while the patient is still in the confined space.

n which situation is it appropriate to perform chest compressions only CPR, without rescue breaths?

• When the victim is breathing normally.
• When the situation is not an emergency.
• When the rescuer is untrained or unable to provide rescue breaths.
• When the rescuer is trained in rescue breaths.
• When the victim is a child or infant.

What is the recommended action if a patient with cardiac arrest is found in a confined space with no access to a defibrillator?

• Wait for a defibrillator to arrive before taking action.
• Administer medication if available.
• Attempt to move the patient to a more open area.
• • Apply chest compressions at half the recommended rate

• Call for emergency help and perform high-quality CPR.

What is the primary goal of performing CPR on a patient who has experienced cardiac arrest?

• To restore blood circulation and oxygenation to vital organs.
• To prepare the patient for surgery.
• To diagnose the cause of the cardiac arrest.
• To provide comfort and reassurance to the patient.
• To increase the patient's heart rate immediately.

When using an automated external defibrillator (AED), what is the initial action if the AED advises a shock?

• Press the power button to turn on the AED.
• Immediately start CPR without checking the patient.
• Wait for emergency services to arrive before using the AED.
• Ensure no one is touching the patient and press the shock button.
• Remove all clothing from the patient before shocking.

In the case of an adult patient who is unconscious and not breathing, but has a pulse, what is the most appropriate action?

• Provide rescue breaths.
• Call for emergency medical services immediately.
• Perform chest compressions only.
• Check for signs of life for 10 minutes.
• Administer an epinephrine injection.