airway

Question 1

if no trauma is suspected what technique should be utilized to open the airway when administering cpr

Answer 1

head tilt - chin lift

Question 2

if there is suspected trauma what technique should be used to open the airway when providing cpr

Answer 2

jaw thrust maneuver

Question 3

what is compression to ventilation ratio for adults

Answer 3

30:2 during single or multiple rescuer

Question 4

what is compression to ventilation ratio for children and infants during multiple rescuer and single rescuer

Answer 4

30:2 during single rescuer
15:2 during multiple rescuer

Question 5

when an advanced airway is placed how often should you ventilate the patient

Answer 5

1 time every 6 seconds for a total of 10 per minute

Question 6

what should you look for to confirm adequate ventilation

Answer 6

visible rise of the chest

Question 7

what do you not want to see during ventilation

Answer 7

abdomen rising — gastric inflation

Question 8

what should you do once an AED/ defibrillator is available

Answer 8

use it immediately

Question 9

immediately upon defibrillation what should you start

Answer 9

cpr with chest compressions

Question 10

what should be avoided in order to ensure there is not decreased blood flow

Answer 10

excessive ventilation