Chapter 14 BLS Recessitation

Question 1

The preferred method to dislodge a severe airway obstruction in adults, and children also called the Heimlich maneuver

Answer 1

Abdominal thrust maneuver

Question 2

A technique that involves compressing the chest, and then actively pulling it back up into its neutral position or beyond (decompression); may increase the amount of blood that returns to the heart, and thus the amount of blood ejected from the heart during the compression phase

Answer 2

Active compression decompression CPR

Question 3

Advanced life-saving procedures, some of which are now being provided by the EMT

Answer 3

Advanced life support (ALS)

Question 4

Non-invasive emergency, life-saving care that is used to treat medical conditions, including airway obstruction respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest

Answer 4

Basic life support (BLS)

Question 5

The combination of chest compressions and rescue breathing used to establish adequate ventilation in circulation in patient who is not breathing and has no pulse

Answer 5

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Question 6

The total percentage of time during a resuscitation attempt in which active chest compressions are being performed

Answer 6

Chest compression fraction

Question 7

Blood settling to the lowest point of a body causing discoloration of the skin. A definitive sign of death.

Answer 7

Dependent lividity

Question 8

A condition in which air feels stomach often as a result of high volume and pressure during articular ventilation

Answer 8

Gastric distention

Question 9

A combination of two movements to open the airway by tilting the four head back, and lifting the patient’s chin not used for trauma patients

Answer 9

Head tilt, chin, lift maneuver

Question 10

Rapid or deep breathing that lowers the blood carbon dioxide level below normal may lead to increased intrathoracic pressure, decrease venous return, and hypotension when associated with bag mask device use

Answer 10

Hyperventilation

Question 11

A valve device place between the endotracheal tube in a bag mass device that limits the amount of air entering the lungs during the recoil phase between chest compressions

Answer 11

Impedance threshold device (ITD)

Question 12

A lack of oxygen that deprived tissues of necessary, nutrients resulting from partial or complete blockage of blood flow potentially reversible, because permanent injury has not yet occurred

Answer 12

Ischemia

Question 13

Technique to open the airway by placing fingers behind the angle of the jaw and bringing the jaw forward use for patients who may have cervical spine injury

Answer 13

Jaw thrust maneuver

Question 14

A circumferential chest compression device composed of a constructing band and backboard that is either electrically or pneumatically driven to compress the heart by putting inward pressure on the thorax

Answer 14

Load distributing band (LDB)

Question 15

A device that depresses the sternum via a compressed, gas, powered or electric powered plunger mounted on the backboard

Answer 15

Mechanical piston device

Question 16

Hey side, lying position used to maintain a clear airway in unresponsive patient who are breathing adequately and do not have a suspected injuries to the spine, hips or pelvis

Answer 16

Recovery position

Question 17

The return of a pulse and effective blood flow to the body in a patient who previously was in cardiac arrest

Answer 17

Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)

Question 18

Stiffening of the body muscles, a definitive sign of death

Answer 18

Rigor mortis

Question 19

A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound genuinely heard during inspiration that is caused by partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway, may be audible without a stethoscope

Answer 19

Strider

Question 20

The exchange of air between the lungs and environment, spontaneously by the patient or with assistance from another person, such as an EMT

Answer 20

Ventilation