Cpr Flashcards

1
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In which location do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur?

A

Homes

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2
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Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?

A

Respiratory failure or shock

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3
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What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival?

A

Rapid defibrillation

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4
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Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest?

A

When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly

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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.

  1. Which is the first action you should take in this situation?
A

Verify that the scene is safe for you and the victim

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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.

  1. The man doesn’t respond when you touch his shoulders and shout, “Are you OK?” What is your best next action?
A

Shout for nearby help

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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.

  1. 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?
A

Start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions

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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.

  1. What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult?
A

30 compressions to 2 breaths

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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.

  1. What are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult?
A

A rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and a depth of at least 2 inches

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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.

  1. What action should you take when more rescuers arrive?
A

Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compressors every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue

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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.

  1. If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method for opening the airway?
A

Jaw thrust

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12
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What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives at the victim’s side?

A

Power on the AED

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13
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Which step is one of the universal steps for operating an AED?

A

Placing the pads on the victim’s bare chest

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14
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If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, what special steps should be taken?

A

Avoid placing the AED pad directly over the implanted device

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What action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm?

A

Stand clear of the victim

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16
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After performing high-quality CPR for 5 minutes, the team leader frequently interrupts chest compressions to check for a pulse even though the victim has no organized rhythm when the AED analyzes the rhythm. Which action demonstrates constructive intervention?

A

Suggest to resume chest compressions without delay

17
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The team leader asks you to perform bag-mask ventilation during a resuscitation attempt, but you have not perfected that skill. What would be an appropriate action to acknowledge your limitation?

A

Tell the team leader that you are not comfortable performing that task

18
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What is the appropiate action to demonstrate closed-loop communication when the team leader assigns you a task?

A

Repeat back to the team leader the task you were assigned

19
Q

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer of a 3-year-old child?

A

30 compressions to 2 breaths

20
Q

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a 7-year-old child when 2 or more rescuers are present?

A

15 compressions to 2 breaths

21
Q

For what age victim is the 2 thumb-encircling hands technique recommended when 2 or more rescuers are present?

A

An infant younger than 1 year

22
Q

What is the correct chest compression depth for a child?

A

At least one third the depth of the chest, or about 2 inches

23
Q

What is the correct chest compression depth for an infant?

A

At least one third the depth of the chest, or about 1(1/2) inches

24
Q

What should you do when using an AED on an infant or a child less than 8 years of age?

A

Use adult AED pads if the AED does not have child pads

25
Q

If a manual defibrillator is not available for an infant victim, which action should you take?

A

Use an AED equipped with a pediatric dose attenuator

26
Q

What is important to remember about AED pad placement on infants?

A

You may need to place 1 pad on the chest and 1 on the back, according to the diagrams on the pads

27
Q

Which victim would need only rescue breathing?

A

No breathing and a pulse

28
Q

How often should rescue breaths be given in infants and children when a pulse is present?

A

1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds

29
Q

Which action can rescuers perform to potentially reduce the risk of gastric inflation?

A

Delivering each breath over 1 second

30
Q

Which is the preferred technique for giving rescue breaths to an infant?

A

Mouth-to-mouth-and-nose

31
Q

What is not an example of an opioid?

A

Naloxone

32
Q

Your 27-year-old roommate used opioids. You find him unresponsive with no breathing, but a strong pulse. You suspect an opioid-associated life-threatening emergency. A friend is phoning 9-1-1 and is looking for the naloxone autoinjector. What action should you take?

A

Provide rescue breathing: 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds

33
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You encounter an unresponsive 56-year-old man who has been taking hydrocodone after a surgical procedure. He is not breathing and has no pulse. You notice that his medication bottle is empty. You suspect an opioid-associated life-threatening emergency. A colleague activates the emergency response system and is retrieving the AED and naloxone. What is the most appropriate action for you to take next?

A

Begin CPR, starting with chest compressions

34
Q

Which is an example of a mild foreign-body airway obstruction?

A

Wheezing between cough

35
Q

Which victim of a severe airway obstruction should receive abdominal thrust?

A

An average-size 27-year-old man

36
Q

You are performing abdominal thrust on a 9-year-old child when he suddenly becomes unresponsive. After you shout for a nearby help, what is most appropriate action to take next?

A

Begin high-quality CPR, starting with chest compressions