NHA BLS

Question 1

adult chain of survival steps

Answer 1

1. activation of emergency response
2. CPR
3. defibrillation
4. advanced resuscitation
5. post cardiac arrest care
6. recovery

Question 2

when performing CPR, place the victim in what surface

Answer 2

firm, flat surface, such as floor or backboard

Question 3

the rate for chest compressions for CPR is

Answer 3

100 to 120 per minute

Question 4

the depth you go for chest compressions is

Answer 4

at least 2 inches

Question 5

after a compression, you allow the chest to fully _____, and do NOT ______

Answer 5

recoil
lean on chest

Question 6

how do you open the victims airway

Answer 6

1. place one hand on forehead, and push w palm to tilt head back
2. place the fingers of the other hand on the chin
3. lift the jaw to bring chin forward

Question 7

when you suspect a victim is not breathing or gasping, what are the steps before CPR

Answer 7

1. check for responsiveness and shout “are you ok”
2. check for carotid pulse (neck)
3. to check breathing, see chest rise and fall

Question 8

how to find carotid pulse

Answer 8

1. Find the area on one side of your neck near your windpipe. …
2. Put the tip of your index and long finger in the groove of your neck along your windpipe to feel the pulse in your carotid artery. …
3. Apply just enough pressure so you can feel each beat

Question 9

when using a bag mask device or giving breaths in general, what time do you give breath for

Answer 9

deliver each breath for 1 second

Question 10

most sudden cardiac arrests are caused by abnormal heart rhythms called

Answer 10

arrythmias

Question 11

when using a pocket mask (for breathing air into the victim) where is the rescuer located

Answer 11

at the side of the victim

Question 12

device that analyzes heart rhythm to identify arrhythmia that can be corrected by a shock

Answer 12

AED

Question 13

when using an AED,, what size pads do you use for victims 8 and older

Answer 13

adult

Question 14

when about to turn on AED (turn on analysis or shock), what should you do

Answer 14

clear the victim (no one should touch the victim)

Question 15

if an AED advises a shock, shock and then do what

Answer 15

immediately resume CPR, starting with chest compressions

Question 16

if no shock from the AED is needed, what do you do

Answer 16

immediately resume CPR, starting with chest compressions

Question 17

what is AED pad placement in victims 8 and older

Answer 17

one pad below the victims right collarbone (left to you)
one pad side of the left nipple (your right)

Question 18

what is anteroposterior placement of AED pads

Answer 18

one in center of chest and the other in center of back

Question 19

during CPR, the cycle is ___ compressions and ___ breaths

Answer 19

30
2

Question 20

if there is normal breathing and pulse felt, what do you do

Answer 20

monitor until responders arrive

Question 21

after checking for breathing and a pulse, and patient is not breathing normal but has a pulse, what do you do

Answer 21

give 1 breath every 6 seconds, or 10 breaths/min

Question 22

infant: where do you check the pulse

Answer 22

brachial artery- inside of the upper arm w 2-3 fingers

Question 23

depth of chest compressions for children should be

Answer 23

approx. 2 inches

Question 24

for infants, what is the depth of chest compressions

Answer 24

1.5 inches

Question 25

to do chest compressions on an infant, what is hand placement

Answer 25

2 fingers (or 2 thumbs) in middle of chest below nipple line
- or heel of one hand

Question 26

if only adult size pads, for infants, where is pad placement

Answer 26

one in front in center of chest and the other center of back

Question 27

if there is normal breathing but no pulse felt, what do you do

Answer 27

give rescue breaths every 2-3 seconds
- check pulse every 2 minutes

Question 28

how do you position hands for compressions

Answer 28

Use your fingers to locate the end of the person’s breastbone, where the ribs come together.
Place the heel of one hand in the center of their chest, with your other hand on top
Interlace your fingers and make sure they are up off the chest

Question 29

if the victims chest is covered in water or sweat, what do you do before putting on AED pads

Answer 29

wipe the chest

Question 30

mouth to mouth breaths involve

Answer 30

1. head tilt-chin lift
2. pinch the nose closed
3. give a breath and watch chest rise
4. give second breath watching chest rise

Question 31

mouth to mouth with infants involves

Answer 31

head tilt chin lift
cover mouth and nose with air tight seal w your mouth

Question 32

for rescue breaths in adults, what is rate of giving breaths

Answer 32

1 breath every 6 seconds
- check pulse every 2 minutes

Question 33

for rescue breaths in children and infants, what is the rate of giving breaths

Answer 33

1 breath every 2-3 seconds
- check pulse every 2 minutes

Question 34

in a pregnant woman, you do not use CPR and AED during cardiac arrest
T/F

Answer 34

F- use as you would with any adult

Question 35

with airway obstruction, what are the signs of poor air exchange or difficulty breathing

Answer 35

silent cough
cyanosis
inability to speak
clutching neck

Question 36

can you put an AED pad over a transdermal medicine patch

Answer 36

no

Question 37

when giving thrusts to chocking person, what do you do

Answer 37

place a fist above the bellybutton (navel) with thumb side down and out other hand on top
quickly press hard into abdomen with upward force

Question 38

if victim is too large to wrap hands around waist for choking thrusts, wrap arms around

Answer 38

chest

Question 39

when choking victim becomes unresponsive, do what

Answer 39

activate emergency response and start CPR (check for object in airway)

Question 40

choking in infants steps:

Answer 40

1. place infant facedown resting on your forearm on your lap
2. support head and jaw with hand
3. 5 backslaps using heel of hand between shoulder blades
4. flip baby facing up and use two fingers to deliver 5 chest thrusts
5. continue cycle