CPR

Question 1

What do you assess before performing CPR

Answer 1

A – Airway
B – Breathing
C – Circulation

10 – 15 seconds at most to assess

Question 2

How many beats per minute should you perform while doing CPR

Answer 2

100-120bpm

Question 3

How often do you perform breaths in CPR

Answer 3

every 10/min or every 6 secs
or every 30 compressions

Question 4

What are the steps when performing CPR

Answer 4

Assess the animal
Chest compression
Ventilation
Initiate monitoring
Obtain vascular access
Administer reversals

Question 5

Where should you stand when performing CPR

Answer 5

Dorsal aspect of animal

Question 6

What are the roles when doing CPR

Answer 6

Leader
Compressor
Ventilator
Recorder
Drug handelr

Question 7

What does the leader do doing CPR

Answer 7

Most experienced
Assembles team and delegates roles
Situation monitoring
Calls out drug orders*
Leads debrief

Question 8

What does the compressor do during CPR

Answer 8

Chest compression only
Switches every 2 minutes

Question 9

What does the ventilator do during CPR

Answer 9

Intubates animal in lateral
Hooks up O2 source
Ventilates
Can switch with compressor

Question 10

What does the recorder do during CPR

Answer 10

Records EVERYTHING
Assesses entire situation
Times 2 minutes for switching
Leader can do this role if needed

Question 11

What does the drug handler do during CPR

Answer 11

Places IV catheter
Fills drugs as per leader and communicates to recorder
Also assesses entire situation and available for additional help if needed

Question 12

What is closed loop communication

Answer 12

Clear, direct comments
Start comment with name of person you are addressing
Person being addressed will repeat back what they heard
You then confirm what they stated
All others can listen and speak up if they hear an error
This method reduces chances of error in a high stress situation