BLS

Question 1

What may increase chances for successful resuscitation?

Answer 1

Coordinated efforts by several rescuers during CPR

Question 2

What are the main components of CPR?

Answer 2

CAB -
Chest compressions
Airway
Breathing

Question 3

Why does AHA train millions of people each year to help save lives?

Answer 3

Sudden cardiac arrest remains a leading cause of death.

Question 4

What is the first thing you do when you enter a scene.

Answer 4

Verify the scene is safe for both you and the victim

Question 5

After you verify the scene whta do you assess for?

Answer 5

If the victim is unreposonsive.

Question 6

If the victim of unresponsive what is the next thing you should do?

Answer 6

AA

Activate EMS via mobile device (if appropriate) and get AED and emergency equipment (or send someone to do so)

Question 7

After you activate EMS and send someone for emergency equipment/AED what shoudl you do?

Answer 7

Look for no breathing or only gasping and check pulse.

Question 8

If the victim has no normal breathing but has a pulse you should…

Answer 8

Provide rescue breathing.

Question 9

At what rate to do you provide rescue breathing to an adult?

Answer 9

1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds or 10-12 breaths/min.

Question 10

After you provide rescue breathing for 2 min. what should you do?

Answer 10

ARC

Activate EMS (if not already done), continue rescue breathing; check pulse about every 2 minutes.

Question 11

If you are performing rescue breathing and the victim suddenly has no pulse what do you do?

Answer 11

• Immediately begin 30:2 high-quality CPR-

- Use AED as soon as it is available.

Question 12

When the AED arrives and your victim still is not breathing and has no pulse what do you do?

Answer 12

Apply pads - check rhythm to determine if it is a shockable rhythm.

Question 13

After the victim receives a shock from the AED unit what do you do?

Answer 13

Resume CPR immediately beginning with chest compressions for about 2 minutes until prompted by the AED to allow rhythm check). Continue this cycle until ALS providers take over or victim starts to move.

Question 14

If the rhythm is not shockable?

Answer 14

Resume CPR immediately for about 2 minutes (until prompted by AED to allow rhythm check). Continue until ALS providers take over or victim starts to move.

Question 15

What are agonal gasps?

Answer 15

Presents as drawing air in very quickly, mouth may be open and the jaw, head or neck may move with gasps. Can be forceful or weak.

Question 16

How long should you assess for normal breathing?

Answer 16

No more than 10 seconds.

Question 17

What is agonal breathing a sign of?

Answer 17

Cardiac Arrest

Question 18

Where do you palpate for a pulse?

Answer 18

Carotid Artery

Question 19

When do you begin high quality-CPR?

Answer 19

If you DEFINITELY do not feel a pulse in 10 seconds

Question 20

How long do you palpate for a pulse?

Answer 20

At least 5 seconds but no longer than 10 seconds.

Question 21

What do you do if opioid use is supsected?

Answer 21

Consider naloxone if available and follow your local protocols.

Question 22

What is the best way to ensure appropriate hand placement for compressions?

Answer 22

Remove or move clothing

Question 23

What are high-quality chest compressions?

Answer 23

• Compression-to-ventiliation ratio of 30:2
• Compress the chest at least 2 inches (5cm)
• allow the chest to recoil completely after compression
• Minimize interruptions

Question 24

Should you move the victim during compressions?

Answer 24

Not unless the victim is in a dangerous envrionment or

if you believe you cannot perform CPR effectively in the victim’s present position or location.

Question 25

If the victim is on a soft surface such as a mattress what should you do?

Answer 25

Move them to the floor or use a backboard for a firm surface to allow compression of the chest and heart to create blood flow.

Question 26

What steps do you follow for chest compressions?

Answer 26

1. at the victim’s side
2. face up on a firm flat surface.
3. Position hands
   
   • middle of the chest
   • lower half of the sternum
   • one hand on the chest and the other hand on top of the first hand.
   • Straighten your arms and
   • position your shoulders directly over your hands.
4. rate 100-120 bpm
5. Press down at least 2 inches
   
   • pushing straight down on the sternum.
6. Allow for recoil.
7. Minimize interruptionos.

Question 27

What method of opening the airway do you use if you suspect a neck or back injury or trauma?

Answer 27

Jaw thrust

Question 28

What is the recommended way to open the airway when there are multiple rescuers?

Answer 28

One rescuer can perform a jaw thrust

while another rescuer providesbreaths with a bag-mask device.

The third rescuer will give chest compressions.

Question 29

What two things should you avoid doing when performing the head tilt chin lift?

Answer 29

• Do not close the mouth completely

- Do not press deeply into the soft tissue udner the chin because this might block the airway.

Question 30

When should you replace a face shields with a pocket mask?

Answer 30

At the first opportunity.

Question 31

Steps in using a pocket mask

Answer 31

1. at victim’s side
2. Place on victim’s face, using the bridge of the nose as a guide for correct position.
3. Create a seal
   
   • Use your index finger and thumb (on your arm at top of head) to secure shield.
   • Place the thumb of your other hand along bottom edge of the mask.
4. Place the remaining fingers of your second hand along the bony margin of the jaw and lift the jaw. Perform a head tilt-chin lift to open the airway.
5. While you lift the jaw, press firmly and completely around the outside edge of the mask to seal the pocket mask against the face.
6. Deliver each breath over 1 second, enough to make the victim’s chest rise.

Question 32

When performing multi rescuer CPR how often AND when should you switch who is performing compressions.

Answer 32

• Every 2 minutes or 5 cycles
• While AED is analyzing
• When fatigued