Lesson 10 - Basic Life Support

Question 1

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a collection of interventions performed to provide __________ and __________ to the body during cardiac arrest

Answer 1

Oxygenation and circulation

Question 2

It is the cessation of adequate heart function and respiration and results in death without reversal.

Answer 2

Cardiopulmonary Arrest

Question 3

How long does it take for the following before it completely dies?

Brain:
Heart:
Body:

Answer 3

Brain: 4 mins
Heart: 7 mins
Body: 1-2 hrs

Question 4

It is the most common cardiac arrhythmia that causes sudden cardiac arrest.

Answer 4

Ventricular Fibrillation (VFib)

Question 5

What are the 5 steps in Initial Assessment?

Answer 5

1. Unconscious victim on visual assessment
2. Ensure scene safety (The scene is safe. I am safe.)
3. Check for responsiveness (Hey! Hey! Are you okay? x2)
4. Call for help (Help! Call 911! Activate EMS! Get the AED!)
5. Check for pulse and breathing

Question 6

How long must you check for pulse and breathing?

Answer 6

Not more than 10 seconds

Question 7

What do you check for pulse in adults?

Answer 7

Carotid pulse

Question 8

What do you check for pulse in children?

Answer 8

Carotid or femoral pulse

Question 9

What do you check for pulse in infants?

Answer 9

Brachial pulse

Question 10

What do you observe when checking for breathing?

Answer 10

Chest rise

Question 11

What must you do when no pulse and no breathing are observed?

Answer 11

Perform CPR

Question 12

What must you do when there is pulse but no breathing observed?

Answer 12

Give Rescue Breaths

Question 13

What are the steps in performing CPR?

Answer 13

1. Chest compressions
2. Airway
3. Breathing

Question 14

What are the steps in giving rescue breaths?

Answer 14

1. Open the airway
2. Apply a barrier device
3. Provide artificial respiration

Question 15

What is the appropriate ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths?

Answer 15

30 compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths (30:2)

Question 16

Check pulse and breathing after __________. Continue CPR if necessary

Answer 16

5 cycles (approx. 2 minutes or 200-240 compressions)

Question 17

If pulse and breathing have resumed, put the victim in the __________

Answer 17

Recovery position

Question 18

Continue CPR until?

Answer 18

1. Spontaneous breathing and pulse is present
2. The healthcare team (EMS) arrives
3. Over-exhaustion of the rescuer
4. Physician declared that the patient is dead

Question 19

What are the steps when using the AED for chest compressions?

Answer 19

1. Activated AED & attach elected pads
2. Evaluate rhythm
3. Deliver shock
4. Start/Resume CPR

Question 20

What are the two methods to open the airway?

Answer 20

1. Heat-tilt chin-lift maneuver
2. Jaw-thrust w/o head extension

Question 21

How long should you give rescue breaths?

Answer 21

2 mins

Question 22

TRUE OR FALSE:

If there is suspected cervical spine trauma, I can still move the patient and immediately put them in recovery position.

Answer 22

FALSE; DO NOT move them EXCEPT if they are vomiting. Only then should you put them in recovery position.

Question 23

TRUE OR FALSE:

If there is suspected cervical spine trauma, I must use the head-tilt chin-lift maneuver ONLY to open the airway.

Answer 23

FALSE; ONLY use the jaw-thrust method

Question 24

TRUE OR FALSE:

If there is suspected cervical spine trauma, I must not place him/her in recovery position.

Answer 24

TRUE

Question 25

If no barrier device is available, ___________ use is highly recommended

Answer 25

Hands-only CPR with AED

Question 26

What are the four complications of CPR?

Answer 26

1. Fractured ribs
2. Lacerated liver
3. Atelectasis (due to punctured lungs)
4. Gastric distension