Basic Life Support Ch. 5 Flashcards
When should CPR be started?
When there are no signs of life.
When should CPR be stopped in an urban setting?
When relieved by someone trained in CPR
When relieved by someone of higher training
When you are exhausted to the point of danger to yourself
If you are in danger
If the person is resuscitated
When the person is declared dead by someone authorized to do so
When should CPR be stopped in an urban setting?
All the same as urban with the addition of:
ALS will not be available within 30min Danger to rescuers Dependent lividity Rigor mortis You have seen an official DNR document
What is the rate (per minute) that compressions should be given at in CPR?
100
When preforming rescue breathing what is the indication that you have given enough air in a single breath?
Chest rise
When preforming rescue breathing what is the indication that you are giving too much air?
Stomach rise
vomit in your mouth is also a valid answer
What is the recommended depth of compressions for an adult?
2in
What is the recommended depth of compressions for a child?
2in
What is the recommended depth of compressions for an infant?
1.5in
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths for an adult?
30-2
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths for a child or infant when you are the only rescuer?
30-2
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths for a child or infant when you have another rescuer helping you?
15-2
How long should you wait before giving the second breath for an adult patient?
5-6 sec
How long should you wait before giving the second breath for a child or infant patient?
3-4 sec
What is the difference in CPR preformed on a patient who was choking?
Check for objects in airway before giving breaths
What is the first step when using an AED?
TURN IT ON
What are the contraindications for using an OPA?
Conscious patients
Gag reflex
What are the contraindications for using an NPA?
Head injuries
Blood draining from the nose
Where should you measure on a patient to size an OPA?
The corner of the mouth to the corner of the jaw
Where should you measure on a patient to size an NPA?
Septum (or top of nose) to corner of jaw/ear lobe
What is the preferred airway adjunct, OPA or NPA? (Which one provides a better airway/more air)
OPA
What are the steps to using an AED?
1 power on 1a plug in wires 3 clear the victim to let machine analyze 4 If shock, clear others from victim 5 If shock, immediately follow w/ cpr 6 After 2 min aed will prompt again
What issues should be considered when using an AED?
Hairy chest Med. patches (nitroglycerin) Pacemaker Wetness on chest Children/infants
