CPR: Phase 1

Question 1

What are A, B, and C of the ABC’s of CPR?

Answer 1

A = airway 
B = breath 
C = circulation

Question 2

How can the airway be established? (2)

Answer 2

1. endotracheal tube

2. tracheostomy tube

Question 3

In order to breathe for the patient, what needs to be done? (2)

Answer 3

1. attach to pure oxygen source

2. ventilate every 5 seconds

Question 4

These things are done to accomplish what?

1. Perform external thoracic compressions at a rate of 80-120 per minute
2. Thorax must be compressed by 1/3 to 1/2 of its normal diameter with each compression

Answer 4

restore circulation

Question 5

You would check these to determine what?

1. mucous membrane color
2. palpating peripheral pulse
3. Doppler probe on cornea
4. direct arterial pressure
5. end-tidal carbon dioxide monitor

Answer 5

if phase 1 of CPR is effective

Question 6

What is Phase 1 of CPR also known as?

Answer 6

Basic Life Support (BLS)