CPR and AED 14-25

A middle-aged man faints. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is unconscious, not breathing, and has no pulse. Which action is most likely to positively impact the victim's survival?

• Perform high-quality CPR

• Ensure scene safety

• Provide rescue breaths

• Check the pulse frequently

You and another rescuer begin performing CPR. After a few cycles, you notice that the chest compression rate is slowing down. What should you say to provide constructive feedback?

• You need to compress at a rate of 80 to 120 per minute

• You need to compress at a rate of at least 120 per minute.

• You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.

• You need to compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute.

How to perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR for a child?

• Compress the chest at least one-third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm)

• Compress the chest at least one-fourth the depth of the chest, about 1.5 inches (4 cm)

• Compress the chest at least two-thirds the depth of the chest, about 4 inches (10 cm)

• Compress the chest at least half the depth of the chest, about 3 inches (8 cm)

When performing CPR on an unconscious choking victim, what modification should you incorporate?

• You do not need to give breaths to an unconscious choking victim

• Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructive object.

• Try a jaw thrust instead of a head tilt-chin lift

An 8-month-old baby is eating and suddenly starts coughing. Shortly after, the baby cannot make any noise. You pick up the baby and shout for help. You have determined that the baby is responsive and choking with a severe airway obstruction.
How do you relieve the airway obstruction?

• Encourage the baby to cough

• Perform a series of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts

• Start chest compressions with hands encircling the thumbs

• Perform abdominal thrusts

What action do you take to relieve choking in an unconscious infant?

• Perform CPR and look in the mouth for the obstructive object

• Give a series of 5 back slaps and 5 chest compressions

• Give 5 abdominal thrusts and 5 back slaps

• Attempt a blind finger sweep while giving breaths to remove the obstructive object

Which victim requires high-quality CPR?

• A victim who is unconscious, has a strong pulse, and is breathing adequately.

• A victim who is unconscious, is not breathing normally, and has no pulse.

• A victim who is conscious, has a pulse, and is having difficulty breathing.

• A victim who is conscious, is having difficulty breathing, and has a pulse rate below 60/min.

The team works well when all members know their positions, roles, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt. Relate this statement to the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.

• Clear roles and responsibilities

• Knowing your limitations

• Constructive intervention

• Mutual respect

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

• There will be a reduction in rescuer fatigue

• It will reduce the risk of rib fractures

• The heart will adequately fill between compressions

• The rate of chest compressions will increase

A 67-year-old man is found unconscious, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR.
When should the rescuers switch positions during CPR?

• Never switch rescuers and maintain current roles

• Switch rescuers at 5-minute intervals

• Switch rescuers every 2 minutes

• Switch rescuers when applying AED pads