BLS/CPR

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

• Never switch rescuers

• When placing AED pads

• About every 2 minutes

• 5 minute intervals

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

• Stand back and wait for directions

• Tell the rescuer the compressions are wrong

• Immediately take over chest compressions

• Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil

"The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt." Match this statement with the most appropriate team dynamics element.

• clear roles and responsibilities

• knowing your limitations

• constructive intervention

• mutual respect

EARLY defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to survival?

• it prevents respiratory arrest

• it prevents cardiac arrest

• it provides normal respiration

• it eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm

What special circumstance should a rescuer consider when using an AED?

• They should never use an AED on someone with a pacemaker

• They should never remove a transdermal medication patch

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

• AEDs can only be used while a person is submerged in water

A 53 y/o woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency technician, rushes to with an AED. What is the first step for using the AED?

• Clear the patient

• Turn on the AED

• Press the shock button

• Apply pads to chest

After the AED pads are attached, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?

• Press the shock button

• Clear the patient

• Check for carotid pulse

• Follow the AED prompts

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

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

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

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

Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?

• It will reduce the risk of rib fractures

• The rate of chest compressions will increase

• The heart will adequately refill between compressions

• There will be a reduction of rescuer fatigue

Why is defibrillation important?

• It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm

• Only CPR is important

• There is a 100% success rate

• It prevents rearrest from occurring