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What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
A.Give 5 compressions to 1 breath
B.Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths
C.Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths
D.Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
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What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
A.Give 5 compressions to 1 breath
B.Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths
C.Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths
D.Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
D.Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
A. Pull the person out of the water, but do not use the AED
B. Do not pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
C.Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
D. Do not move the person, and do not use the AED
C.Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
A.Two rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths.
B.One rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive.
C.Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
D. Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths.
C.Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?
A.Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles
B. Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
C.Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes
D. Alternating giving shocks every 3 cycles
B. Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?
A. Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
B. Begin CPR even though gasping is normal breathing
C.Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing
D. Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing
A. Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
Why is defibrillation important?
A.There is a 100% success rate.
B.It is not important for cardiac arrest.
C.It prevents rearrest from occurring.
D. It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
D. It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?
A. Press the Shock button
B.Apply the pads to the chest
C. Turn on the AED
D. Clear the patient
C. Turn on the AED
After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AD detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?
A.Clear the patient
B.Follow the AED prompts
C. Press the Shock button
D. Check for a carotid pulse
B.Follow the AED prompts
"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 element of team dynamics listed.
A.Clear roles and responsibilities
B.Constructive intervention
C. Knowing your limitations
D. Mutual respect
A.Clear roles and responsibilities
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens."
Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
A. Summarizing and reevaluation
Constructive intervention
C. Knowledge sharing
D. Knowing your limitations
D. Knowing your limitations
A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action? A. Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions B. Perform abdominal thrusts C. Roll the victim over and perform back blows D. Perform blind finger sweepsA. Start CPR, beginning with chest compressionsWhile performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished? A. Allowing the chest to recoil to at least 1 inch B. Maintaining a compression rate of 90 to 120/min C. Placing hands on the upper third of the sternum D. Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inchesD. Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inchesWhich action is most likely to positively impact his survival? A.Performing high-quality CPR B. Checking the pulse frequently C.Providing rescue breaths D. Ensuring scene safetyA.Performing high-quality CPRYou and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback? A."You need to compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute." B."You need to compress at a rate of at least 120 per minute." C."You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute." D."You need to compress at a rate of 80 to 120 per minute."C."You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute."Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to survival? A. It provides normal respiration. B. It prevents respiratory arrest. C. It prevents cardiac arrest. D. It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm.D. It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm.What special circumstance should a rescuer consider when using an AED? A.They should never remove a transdermal medication patch before applying AED pads. B. On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fall to deliver a shock. C.They should never use an AED on someone with an implanted pacemaker. D. AEDs can only be used while a person is submerged in water.B. On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fall to deliver a shock.Which adult victim requires high-quality CPR? A. Has a pulse and is having trouble breathing B. Has no normal breathing and no pulse C. Has a strong pulse and is breathing D. Has normal breathing and has a pulseB. Has no normal breathing and no pulseWhich characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given to a child? A.At least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) B.At least one fourth the depth of the chest, approximately 1½ inches (4 cm) C. At least one half the depth of the chest, approximately 3 inches (8 cm) D. At least two thirds the depth of the chest, approximately 4 inches (10 cm)A.At least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches (5 cm)Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR? A. The rate of chest compressions will increase. B. It will reduce the risk of rib fractures C. The heart will adequately refill between compressions D. There will be a reduction of rescuer fatigue.C. The heart will adequately refill between compressionsWhen you are performing CPR on an unresponsive person whom you know is choking, what modification should you incorporate? A. You should attempt a jaw thrust instead of a head tilt-chin lift. B. You do not give breaths to an unresponsive choking victim. C. Each time you open the airway, you look for the obstructing object. D. There are no modifications to CPR for an unresponsive choking victim.C. Each time you open the airway, you look for the obstructing object.You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe airway obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction? A. Begin 2 thumb-encircling hands chest compressions B.Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts C.Encourage the infant to cough D.Give abdominal thrustsB.Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrustsThe infant becomes unresponsive. Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant? A. Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object before you give each breath B. Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts C. Attempt a blind finger sweep when giving breaths to remove the obstructing object D.Give sets of 5 abdominal thrusts and 5 back slapsA. Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object before you give each breathWhen should rescuers switch positions during CPR? A. When placing the AED pads B.At 5-minute intervals C.About every 2 minutes D. Never switch rescuersC.About every 2 minutesYou notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. What is your next course of action? A. Immediately take over chest compressions B. Tell the rescuer the compressions are wrong C.Stand back and await direction from the second rescuer D.Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoilD.Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoilHow can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device? A. Observing the chest rise with each breath B. Always having oxygen attached to the bag C. Allowing air to release around the mask D. Delivering breaths quickly and forcefullyA. Observing the chest rise with each breath