BLS

Question 1

What is the order of steps for BLS

Answer 1

CAB (compression, airway, breathing)

Question 2

What are the 2 focuses of BLS

Answer 2

High quality of CPR & Early defibrilation

Question 3

What should the rate of compressions be

Answer 3

At least 100/min

Question 4

What should the depth of compression be for adults, children, and infants

Answer 4

Adult = 2"
Child = 1/2 AP depth (2")
Infant = 1/3 AP depth (1.5")

Question 5

What must you allow with each compression

Answer 5

Full chest recoil

Question 6

What is the ratio of compressions to breaths

Answer 6

30:2

Question 7

It is important to minimize compression interruptions to less than…

Answer 7

10 seconds

Question 8

With rescue breaths it is important not to….

Answer 8

Over ventilate

Question 9

How long should each breath be

Answer 9

1 second

Question 10

What must you look for with each breath

Answer 10

Rise and fall of the chest

Question 11

What do you do if you don’t see chest rise after 1 breath? After 2 breaths?

Answer 11

After 1 breath = adjust mask and give 2nd breath

After 2 breaths = continue compressions

Question 12

How long should a cycle last

Answer 12

2 minutes

Question 13

What should each cycle include

Answer 13

5 rounds of 30 compressions with 2 breaths

Question 14

What should be done at the end of the 2 minute cycle

Answer 14

Have the AED analyze the patient and switch compressors

Question 15

What is the goal CAP? What may be the problem if it isn’t at that level

Answer 15

Greater than 10mm Hg. If not at that level problem may be poor CPR technique (esp chest compressions)

Question 16

When should you use the AED

Answer 16

ASAP

Question 17

What is the 1st thing to do when the AED arrives

Answer 17

Turn it on

Question 18

What do you do after turning the AED on

Answer 18

Put the pads on the patient

Question 19

What do you do if the patient has an implanted defibrillator

Answer 19

Do not put the pad over it put it at least 1” away

Question 20

What if the patient has a nitro patch on or is wet/sweaty

Answer 20

Wide the chest clean/dry and do not put patch directly where patch was

Question 21

What do you do after pads are on the patient

Answer 21

Plug the pads in and have the AED analyze

Question 22

What do you do if the AED doesn’t analyze right away or properly

Answer 22

Continue with CPR compressions

Question 23

What is the advantage to manual defib over AED

Answer 23

It minimizes the interruptions in chest compressions

Question 24

What is the advantage of defib pads over paddles

Answer 24

They give a more direct and rapid shock

Question 25

What do you do after the shock is delviered

Answer 25

Immediately continue with chest compressions; do NOT stop to check the pulse/rhythm

Question 26

When do you check the rhythm

Answer 26

After the 2 minute cycle of CPR

Question 27

When do you check the pulse

Answer 27

Only once an organized rhythm is present

Question 28

What is the optimal time to deliver the shock

Answer 28

Within 3-5 minutes

Question 29

What strength of shock is delivered for monophasic defib

Answer 29

200-360 Joules

Question 30

What strength of shock is delivered for biphasic defib

Answer 30

120-200 Joules

Question 31

What strength of shock should be delivered if you are unsure if it is monophasic or biphasic

Answer 31

200 Joules