BLS/CPR

The first thing you should do when you approach the scene is make sure the scene is......

• Dry
• Safe
• Chaotic
• Dangerous

What is the appropriate action to demonstrate closed-loop communication when the team leader assigns you a task?

• repeat back to the team leader the task you were assigned
• nod our head and acknowledgment of the assigned task
• start performing the assigned tasks, but do not speak, to minimize noise
• wait for the team leader to address you by name before acknowledging the task

Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?

• cardiac problems
• congential or acquired heart defect
• respiratory failure or shock
• infection or sepsis

What is the first action to take when an AED arrives at the victim's side?

• power on the AED
• apply the pads
• press the analyze button
• press the shock button

Chest compression fraction is...

• the proportion of time that chest compressions are performed during a cardiac arrest
• the quality and depth of compressions performed during a cardiac arrest
• the amount of blood circulated throughout the body during chest compressions
• the rate of cardiac compressions performed during a cardiac arrest.

What is the rate and depth of compressions for an adult?

• a rate of 60-80 beats per minute and depth of 1 inch
• a rate of 80-100 beats per minute and depth of 1.5 inches
• rate of 100-120 beats per minute and depth of at least 2 inches
• rate of 120-140 beats per minute and depth of 2.5 inches

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

• true
• false

When using an AED, you notice a patient has a pacemaker.  What should you do?

• Do NOT use the AED
• Place the pad below the pacemaker
• Do not alter your AED procedures
• Place the pads in the upper left chest and lower right rib cage

In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrest occur?

• healthcare clinics
• homes
• recreational centers
• shopping centers

A child is discovered unresponsive in the neighborhood swimming pool.  What should the lifeguards' course of action be?

• Rescue victim from water.  Immediately apply AED.  
• Retrieve AED.  Apply AED to victim as soon as possible regardless of presence of water.
• Rescue victim from water.  Dry chest.  Apply AED and begin CPR.
• Rescue victim from water.  Assure victim is completely dry before applying AED.