CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION Flashcards
provide oxygenation and circulation to the body
a) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
b) defibrillation
c) rescue breathing
d) administration of epinephrine
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
cessation of adequate heart function and respiration
a) respiratory arrest
b) cardiac arrest
c) synthesis reaction
d) cardiopulmonary arrest
Cardiopulmonary arrest
Most common cardiac arrhythmia that causes sudden cardiac arrest:
a) ventricular fibrillation
b) atrial fibrillation
c) fibrillation
Ventricular Fibrillation
Appropriate ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths
a) 29:2
b) 30:2
c) 5:1
d) 15:2
30:2
If the pulse and breathing have resumed, put the victim in what position?
a) resting position
b) standing position
c) recovery position
d) sitting position
recovery position
Checking for pulse and breathing is done within how many seconds?
a) 5 seconds
b) 10 seconds
c) 2 seconds
d) 14 seconds
10 seconds
What should I check for pulse in children?
a) brachial pulse
b) femoral pulse
c) carotid pulse
Carotid or Femoral Pulse
Where should I check for a pulse in an infant?
a) brachial pulse
b) femoral pulse
c) carotid pulse
Brachial Pulse
How do I check for breathing?
a) lower half of the sternum
b) carotid pulse
c) observe for chest rise
d) brachial pulse
Observe the chest rise
What does S-T-O-P mean?
S - spontaneous breathing and pulse is present
T - the healthcare team (EMS) arrives
O - over-exhaustion of the rescuer
P - physician declared that the patient is dead
What does C-A-B mean?
C - chest compressions
A - airway
B - breathing
Survival rate if CPR is administered in less than 4 minutes after cardiac arrest
a) 50%
b) 20%
c) 30%
d) 10%
30%
What does A-E-D mean?
a) needle decompression
b) ventricular fibrillation
c) multilumen airways
d) automated external defibrillator
Automated External Defibrillator
Survival rate if CPR is administered in 8-10 mins after cardiac arrest
a) 2-8%
b) 1-4%
c) 4-8%
d) 1-6%
2-8%
Survival rate if CPR is administered in more than 10 minutes after cardiac arrest
a) 0-2%
b) 1-3%
c) 2-8%
d) 10-30%
0-2%
Where do we put the heel of our hand during chest compressions?
a) upper half of sternum
b) lower half of sternum
Lower half of sternum
Survival rate if CPR is administered in 7 minutes after cardiac arrest
a) 40%
b) 20%
c) 10%
d) 30%
20%
How many rescue breaths should be given to the patient?
a) two
b) one
c) four
d) three
Two
On what occasion should we NOT move the patient?
a) after death
b) before CPR
c) in lower back of the body
d) in suspected cervical spine trauma
In suspected cervical spine trauma
What maneuver is used to open the airway?
a) brachial pulse
b) carotid pulse
c) jaw-thrust maneuver
d) head-tilt chin-lift maneuver
head-tilt chin-lift maneuver
What are the complications of CPR? (clue: FLAG)
F - fractured ribs
L - lacerated liver
A - atelectasis (due to punctured lungs)
G - gastric distension
What does A-E-D-S mean?
A - activate the AED and attach electrode pads
E - evaluate the rhythm (no physical contact with victim)
D - deliver the shock (no physical contact with patient)
S - start/resume CPR
How many compressions should be done per minute?
a) 100-120
b) 105-110
c) 80-100
d) 85-90
100-120 compressions
