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BLS: Part 1 Flashcards

1
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The abbreviation BLS stands for:

A

Basic Life Support

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What are the 6 critical concepts for high quality CPR?

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  1. Start compressions within 10 seconds
  2. Push hard, push fast (compress at a rate of 100 to 120/min)
  3. Allow complete chest recoil after each compression
  4. Minimize interruptions (limit to less than 10 seconds)
  5. Give effective breaths that make the chest rise
  6. Avoid excessive ventilation
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3
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What is the depth of compressions for adults?

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2 inches or 5 cm

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What is the depth of compressions for children?

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At least one third the depth of chest (2 inches or 5 cm)

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5
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What is the depth of compressions for infants?

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At least one third the depth of the chest (1 1/2 inches or 4 cm)

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6
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Compressions at a depth of ____ in adults may cause injury

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6 cm

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7
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If you have a high quality CPR device, it is optimal to target your compression depth from __ to __

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5 to 6 cm

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The BLS techniques and sequences presented during the course offer 1 approach to a resuscitation attempt. Every situation is unique. Your response will be determined by:

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  • Available emergency equipment
  • Availability of trained rescuers
  • Level of training expertise
  • Local protocols
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is equipment worn to help protect the rescuer from health or safety risks. PPE will vary based on situations and protocols. It can include a combination of items, such as:

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  • Medical gloves
  • Eye protection
  • Full body coverage
  • High-visibility clothing
  • Safety footwear
  • Safety helmets
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ECC stands for ___

A

Emergency Cardiovascular Care

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What are the 2 distinct adult Chains of Survival?

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  1. In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA)

2. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA)

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12
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ROSC stands for _____

A

Return of Spontaneous Circulation

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For adult patients who are in the hospital, cardiac arrest usually happens as a result of ______

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serious respiratory or circulatory conditions that get worse.

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EMS stands for:

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Emergency Medical Services

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This is a group of procedure rooms in a hospital or clinic where specialized equipment is used to evaluate the heart and the blood vessels around the heart and in the lungs

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Cardiac Catheterization Suite or Laboratory (“Cath Lab”

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16
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This procedure involves insertion of a catheter through an artery or vein into the heart to study the heart and its surrounding structures and function.

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Cardiac Catheterization

17
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What are the 5 links in the In-hospital Chain of Survival for adults?

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  • Surveillance, prevention, and treatment of prearrest conditions
  • Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system
  • Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions
  • Rapid defibrillation
  • Multidisciplinary post–cardiac arrest care
18
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The 5 links in the Chain of Survival for an adult who has a cardiac arrest outside the hospital are:

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  • Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system
  • Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions
  • Rapid defibrillation with an AED
  • Effective advanced life support (including rapid stabilization and transport to post– cardiac arrest care)
  • Multidisciplinary post–cardiac arrest care
19
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This is a lightweight, portable device that can identify lethal heart rhythms and deliver a shock to terminate the abnormal rhythm and allow the heart’s normal rhythm to resume.

A

AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

20
Q

True or False:

In children, cardiac arrest is often secondary to respiratory failure and shock.

A

True

21
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These are the 5 links in the Pediatric Chain of Survival

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  • Prevention of arrest
  • Early high-quality bystander CPR
  • Rapid activation of the emergency response system
  • Effective advanced life support (including rapid stabilization and transport to post– cardiac arrest care)
  • Integrated post–cardiac arrest care
22
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This occurs when the heart develops an abnormal rhythm and can’t pump blood.

A

Cardiac Arrest

23
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This is often a “rhythm” problem

A

Cardiac Arrest

24
Q

This occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked.

A

Heart Attack

25
Q

This is a “clot” problem.

A

Heart Attack

26
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True or False:

In a cardiac arrest, death occurs within minutes if the victim does not receive immediate lifesaving treatment.

A

True

27
Q

____ is a leading cause of death

A

Sudden cardiac arrest

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