Basic Life Support

Question 1

What does D stand for in CPR?

Answer 1

D stands for Danger.

Question 2

What does R stand for in CPR?

Answer 2

R stands for Responsiveness.

Question 3

What does C stand for in CPR?

Answer 3

C stands for Circulation.

Question 4

What does A stand for in CPR?

Answer 4

A stands for Airway.

Question 5

What does B stand for in CPR?

Answer 5

B stands for Breathing.

Question 6

What should you beware of in environmental dangers during CPR?

Answer 6

Beware of traffic, electricity, water, gas, corrosive chemicals, and infections.

Question 7

What is the first step in adult resuscitation when a victim is unresponsive?

Answer 7

Activate the emergency response team and get an AED.

Question 8

In CPR, where should the heel of the hand be positioned for chest compressions?

Answer 8

The heel should be positioned in the middle of the chest, lower half of the sternum.

Question 9

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions in adults?

Answer 9

Chest compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep.

Question 10

What is the compression rate per minute in adult CPR?

Answer 10

The compression rate should be 100 compressions per minute.

Question 11

Why are effective chest compressions critical during CPR?

Answer 11

Effective chest compressions can only achieve about 30% of normal cardiac output.

Question 12

What technique is used to open the airway in CPR?

Answer 12

The airway is opened using the head-tilt and chin-lift or jaw thrust techniques.

Question 13

How do you perform a head-tilt and chin-lift?

Answer 13

Place one hand on the forehead to tilt the head back and lift the chin with the other hand.

Question 14

When is the jaw thrust technique indicated in CPR?

Answer 14

The jaw thrust is indicated when a cervical spine injury is suspected.

Question 15

How should you deliver rescue breaths in CPR?

Answer 15

Deliver each breath over 1 second, sufficient to make the chest rise.

Question 16

What are the advantages of using a pocket mask for rescue breathing?

Answer 16

A pocket mask avoids direct contact, decreases cross-infection, and allows oxygen enrichment.

Question 17

What is the chest compression to breath ratio in one-person CPR?

Answer 17

The ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.

Question 18

When should you go for help immediately in CPR?

Answer 18

Go for help immediately if there is more than one rescuer.

Question 19

How should CPR be adapted for pregnant women?

Answer 19

Perform high-quality chest compressions and use an AED as you would for any other victim.

Question 20

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

Answer 20

The most common cause is asphyxia due to respiratory problems.

Question 21

How should you recognise cardiac arrest in a paediatric patient?

Answer 21

Recognize cardiac arrest if the patient is unresponsive and not breathing normally.

Question 22

Where should chest compressions be performed on an infant during CPR?

Answer 22

In infants, perform compressions one finger’s breadth below the inter-nipple line.

Question 23

What is the recommended compression depth for children?

Answer 23

The compression depth should be one-third of the chest circumference.

Question 24

What is the two-finger chest compression technique used for?

Answer 24

The two-finger technique is used by one rescuer in infants.

Question 25

What is the recommended ventilation rate during CPR with an advanced airway in infants?

Answer 25

The recommended rate is 1 breath every 2-3 seconds (20-30 breaths/min).

Question 26

How should you manage bradycardia with signs of poor perfusion in infants and children?

Answer 26

Start CPR if the pulse rate is below 60/min with signs of poor perfusion.