CPR 3

What is the first step when a 65-year-old male collapses and is unresponsive?

Call 911/EMS.

What method should be used to open an airway if there is a suspected neck injury?

Jaw thrust.

If CPR is initiated and the person has a pulse but is not breathing, what is the correct ventilation rate?

1 breath per 6 seconds.

What does AED stand for?

Automated External Defibrillator.

What should you do if a 49-year-old female has a bulge in the chest and is in cardiac arrest?

Avoid placing pads over the bulge.

If an AED indicates 'Shock' for a 49-year-old female in cardiac arrest, what is the next step?

Clear the person and deliver the shock.

After delivering a shock to the 49-year-old female, what should you do next?

Resume CPR starting with chest compressions.

What is the age definition of an infant in BLS?

Under one year.

Why are ventilations delivered before seeking assistance in pediatric arrest scenarios?

Most pediatric cardiac arrests are due to respiratory arrest.

What is the first step for a daycare provider finding an unresponsive 3-year-old?

Deliver two minutes of CPR.

If the 3-year-old begins to breathe spontaneously and has a low pulse, what is the next step?

Begin CPR starting with chest compressions.

What is the most likely cause for a 21-year-old collapsing while eating a hot dog?

Choking.

If the intoxicated student still has a pulse after collapsing, what should you do?

Open the airway.

What is the best method to clear an obstruction from the airway of the unresponsive student?

Start CPR.

What is the new CPR compressions to ventilations ratio for Pediatrics according to the 2020 ILCOR guidelines?

30:2 for 1 provider, then switch to 15:2 for 2 providers.

What are the critical characteristics of high-quality CPR?

All of the above.

At what age should pediatric AED pads be used?

Less than 8 years of age or less than 55 lbs.

What is the compression to ventilation ratio for single rescuer CPR on an adult?

30:2.

Where should you check the pulse in an adult?

Carotid artery or femoral.

In which situation should you not use an AED?

Victim lying partially in water.

What are the six steps in the Adult Chain of Survival?

Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of emergency response system, early CPR with emphasis on chest compressions, rapid defibrillation, effective advanced life support, integrated post-cardiac arrest care, and recovery

What are the first three steps when encountering someone in cardiac arrest?

check the scene for safety, check for responsiveness, and call 911

In both children and infants, when should you give two minutes of CPR?

Unwitnessed collapse.

What is the proper sequence for operating an AED?

Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, and shock the person.

What is the recommended BLS sequence according to the 2020 ILCOR guidelines?

Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing.

How many breaths to give during a two-rescuer CPR with an advanced airway?

Every 6 to 8 seconds (8 to 10 breaths per minute).

What should you do if uncomfortable performing CPR in the office after finding a colleague unresponsive?

immediately call for emergency medical help (911) and ask someone else to start chest compressions while you locate an AED if available;

Which procedures summarize what CPR is?

Chest compressions, opening up a victim's airway, and rescue breaths.

What are the differences in CPR for adult, child, and infant regarding compression depth?

The depth of compressions for an adult is 2 to 2.4 inches, for a child is 2 inches, and for infants is 1.5 inches.

Why is chest recoil important during compressions?

It allows the heart to refill with blood.

How many rescue breaths are given in a 2-rescuer CPR for an adult with an advanced airway?

Eight to ten breaths per minute.