Cpr Flashcards
In which location do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur?
Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
Respiratory failure or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival?
Rapid defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest?
When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly
Scenario: A 53-year-old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.
- Which is the first action you should take in this situation?
Verify that the scene is safe for you and the victim
Scenario: A 53-year-old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.
- The man doesn’t respond when you touch his shoulders and shout, “Are you OK?” What is your best next action?
Shout for nearby help
Scenario: A 53-year-old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.
- Several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate the emergency response and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is gasping for air and making “snorting” sounds. You do not feel a pulse. What is your best next action?
Start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions
Scenario: A 53-year-old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.
- What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
Scenario: A 53-year-old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.
- What are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult?
A rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and a depth of at least 2 inches
Scenario: A 53-year-old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.
- What action should you take when more rescuers arrive?
Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compressors every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue
Scenario: A 53-year-old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.
- If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method for opening the airway?
Jaw thrust
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives at the victim’s side?
Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating an AED?
Placing the pads on the victim’s bare chest
If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, what special steps should be taken?
Avoid placing the AED pad directly over the implanted device
What action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm?
Stand clear of the victim