Ch. 3 Adult BLS Exit Ticket

Scenario: A 53-year-old man collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness his collapse and are the first rescuer at the scene, where the man is lying motionless on the floor. Which is the first action you should take in this situation?

• Activate the emergency response system.

• Start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions.

• Start providing rescue breaths.

• Verify that the scene is safe for you and the victim.

The man doesn't respond when you tap his shoulders and shout, "Are you OK?" What is your best next action?

• Check his pulse.

• Start high-quality CPR.

• Start providing rescue breaths.

• Shout for nearby help.

Several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate the emergency response system and retrieve the AED. As you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is gasping for air and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a pulse. What is your best next action?

• Start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions.

• Monitor the victim until additional, more experienced help arrives.

• Provide rescue breathing by delivering 1 breath every 6 seconds.

• Find someone to help by retrieving the nearest AED.

What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult?

• 10 compressions to 2 breaths

• 15 compressions to 2 breaths

• 30 compressions to 2 breaths

• 100 compressions to 2 breaths

What are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult?

• A rate of 60 to 80 compressions per minute and a depth of approximately 1 inch

• A rate of 80 to 100 compressions per minute and a depth of approximately 1½ inches

• A rate of 120 to 140 compressions per minute and a depth of approximately 2½ inches

• A rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and a depth of at least 2 inches

What action should you take when more rescuers arrive?

• Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compressors every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue.

• Continue CPR while the AED is attached, even if you are fatigued.

• Wait for the most experienced rescuer to provide direction to the team.

• Direct the team to assign a Team Leader and roles while you continue CPR.

If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method for opening the airway?

• Head tilt–chin lift

• Jaw thrust

• Head tilt–neck lift

• Avoid opening the airway

What is CCF?

• The force you use to compress the chest

• Compression-to-ventilation ratio

• Proportion of time that rescuers perform chest compressions during CPR

• Another term for chest recoil

If a patient is gasping, CPR is not necessary due to the fact that they are still breathing.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

If a patient is gasping, CPR is necessary even if they are still breathing. Therefore, the statement is false.

How many rescue breaths should be given after chest compressions?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

Two rescue breaths should be given after chest compressions.