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Chapter 2- skills Flashcards

1
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Determine the patient’s level of responsiveness (LOR) by…

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gently tapping the patient on the shoulder and asking, “Are you okay?”

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2
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To open and assess an unresponsive patient’s airway, perform a….

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head-tilt/ chin-lift (HT/CL)

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To perform a head-tilt/ chin-lift you must…. (3)

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  1. Place two fingers under the patient’s mandible (jaw).
  2. Place the palm of your other hand on the patient’s forehead.
  3. Tilt the patient’s head back while lifting the chin.
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4
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HT/CL will do what?

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reposition the tongue so that it does not block the airway.

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5
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When assessing an infant avoid…

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avoid hyperextending the neck.

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6
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If the patient has a suspected head and/or spinal injury, perform a…

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a jaw thrust

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7
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perform a jaw thrust (3)

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  1. Kneel or stand behind the patient’s head.
  2. Place both palms on the patient’s cheekbones.
  3. Place two fingers of each hand under the patient’s mandible and pull forward.
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8
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what If the jaw thrust is unsuccessful?

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do a head-tilt/chin-lift, keeping the neck in line with the body.

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9
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Simultaneously check the patient’s breathing and circulation (carotid pulse) for no longer than…

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10 seconds.

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10
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If no pulse is detected after a maximum of 10 seconds….

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initiate CPR/ AED.

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11
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Agonal respiration’s are

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an inadequate and irregular pattern of breathing sometimes associated with cardiac arrest

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12
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If a patient indicates agonal respirations

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they are not breathing normally.

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13
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The ABCs in a primary assessment refers to…

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simultaneously assessing the patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation.

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14
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Checking the pulse on a responsive adult or child

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Place two or three fingers over the radial artery.

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Checking the pulse on a unresponsive adult or child

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Place two or three fingers over one of the carotid arteries.

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16
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Checking the pulse on a infant

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Place one or two fingers over the brachial artery.

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17
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Any patient who is unresponsive and does not have a pulse requires?

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CPR

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18
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Hand positioning for chest compressions on an adult during CPR

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two hands on sternum

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19
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compression depth on an adult during CPR

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At least 5cm (about 2inch)

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20
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One responders cycle of chest compressions and ventilations on an adult during CPR

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30 compressions

2 ventilations

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21
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Compression rate on an adult during CPR

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100–120 per minute (30 compressions in 15–18 seconds)

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Hand positioning for chest compressions on an child during CPR

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One to two hands on the sternum

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23
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compression depth on an child during CPR

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1/3 of the chest depth

24
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One responders cycle of chest compressions and ventilations on an child during CPR

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30 compressions, 2 ventilations

25
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two responders cycle of chest compressions and ventilations on an adult during CPR

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30 compressions, 2 ventilations

26
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two responders cycle of chest compressions and ventilations on an child during CPR

A

15 compressions

2 ventilations

27
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Compression rate on an child during CPR

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100–120 per minute (30 compressions in 15–18 seconds)

28
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Hand positioning for chest compressions on an Infant during CPR

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Two fingers on sternum (just below nipple line) oR Encircling method

29
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compression depth on an infant during CPR

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1/3 of the chest depth

30
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One responders cycle of chest compressions and ventilations on an infant during CPR

A

30 compressions, 2 ventilations

31
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two responders cycle of chest compressions and ventilations on an infant during CPR

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15 compressions, 2 ventilations

32
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Compression rate on an infant during CPR

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100–120 per minute (30 compressions in 15–18 seconds)

33
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Hand positioning on a neonate

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Two fingers on sternum (just below nipple line) oR Encircling method

34
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compression depth on an neonate during CPR

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1/3 of the chest depth

35
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One responders cycle of chest compressions and ventilations on an neonate during CPR

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3 compressions, 1 ventilation

36
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two responders cycle of chest compressions and ventilations on an neonate during CPR

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3 compressions, 1 ventilations

37
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Compression rate on an infant during CPR

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100–120 per minute (30 compressions in 15–18 seconds)

38
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When should two-responder switch rolls during CPR?

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After approximately 2 minutes
(about 5 cycles) of continuous
CPR,

39
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why should responders switch roles

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to avoid fatigue and maintain high-quality compressions.

40
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Chest compression fraction is the measurement of

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the amount of

time that compressions are being performed.

41
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The aim of A chest compression fraction time of ——- with a minimum time of ——-

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around 80% is the aim, with a minimum of around 60%

42
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A resuscitation mask (or pocket mask) is used for

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direct ventilations

43
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It also acts as a

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personal protective equipment (PPE), providing a barrier between you and the patient during resuscitation

44
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How should A resuscitation mask be positioned

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over the mouth and nose, with the lower rim placed between the patient’s lower lip and chin.

45
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What is a BVM

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Bag valve mask

46
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A bag-valve-mask (BVM) is used for

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a patient in respiratory arrest or a patient whose respiratory rate is too low or too high.

47
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A BVM is best used by

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Two responders

48
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To properly use a BVM, you must

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attach it to an oxygen reservoir bag.

49
Q

If you are using a BVM without

a partner you must (3)

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1) maintain the mask seal with one hand
2) monitor the airway, and
3) simultaneously provide ventilations with your other hand.

50
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To use a resuscitation mask:

a and, or b

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a, position yourself behind the patient’s head and hold the two sides tightly against the face;

or

b, position yourself beside the patient and hold the mask in place.

51
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When using a BVM with a partner, Responder ‘A’ is positioned…

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Responder A is positioned by the patient’s head, facing the chest, with one thumb on each side of the mask to maintain a tight seal on the patient’s face.

52
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When using a BVM with a partner, Responder ‘B’ is positioned ———- and performing what roll.

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a second responder is positioned on the side and provides ventilations by squeezing the bag smoothly, never forcefully

53
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If using a BVM without a partner

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make a “C” with your thumb and index finger to maintain the mask seal. Place the other three fingers of the same hand under the mandible to maintain the angle of the head, protecting the airway.

54
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Some BVMs are designed specifically for children and infants. What is the specific design

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A valve that prevents over inflation

55
Q

AED stands for

A

automated external defibrillator

56
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Use a defibrillator in combination with

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CPR

57
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To use a AED (6)

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  1. Expose and prepare the patient’s chest.
  2. Attach the pads to the patient’s chest as directed
  3. Pause CPR to allow the defibrillator to analyze the patient’s heart rhythm. Step back
  4. Continue chest compressions while the defibrillator charges in preparation to deliver a shock.
  5. Resume CPR, follow the defibrillator’s prompts, and reanalyze after 5 CPR cycles.
  6. If the defibrillator advises a shock and then later advises no shock, the patient’s condition has changed. Quickly reassess the patient’s circulation before proceeding.

Basic Life Support Skills (3 decks)

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