Chapter 1b- BLS Introduction

Question 1

CPR

Answer 1

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 2

In order to provide high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Answer 2

it is important that responders act

as a high-performance team

Question 3

a high-performance team is

Answer 3

the cornerstone of any successful resuscitation event.

Question 4

HPT

Answer 4

High performance Team

Question 5

A —— ———— is an essential part of a high-performance team.

Answer 5

Team Leader

Question 6

Some responsibilities of a team leader include

(4)

Answer 6

• Coordinating all team members.

• Ensuring everyone clearly
understands their roles during a resuscitation attempt.

• Making sure that all key interventions are performed in a timely manner.
• Minimizing interruptions to CPR.

Question 7

As a responder, it is important that you ensure optimum performance by

Answer 7

staying up to date on your BLS skills through frequent training.

Question 8

Consent

Answer 8

Consent is the legal permission that a patient gives to receive care

Question 9

RESPONSIVE PATIENT

Answer 9

You are required to get consent from the patient before performing assessments or treatment

Question 10

(THE LAW ASSUMES AN) UNRESPONSIVE PATIENT….

Answer 10

(In cases where the patient is unresponsive)

The law assumes that the patient would grant consent if they were able to do so- implied consent.

Question 11

Abandonment

Answer 11

Once you have initiated treatment for a patient, you are legally required to continue.

Question 12

Advance Directives

Answer 12

Advance directives are documented instructions from a competent person that outline the individual’s wishes concerning healthcare decisions.

Question 13

If a child requires urgent care and his or her parent or guardian is not available,

Answer 13

Provide the necessary interventions