RCP BASICA

Question 1

What does BLS stand for?

Answer 1

Basic Life Support

BLS is a life-saving procedure used in emergencies.

Question 2

What is the first step in the BLS algorithm?

Answer 2

Assess scene safety

Check for fire and other hazards, don PPE for infectious or toxic exposures.

Question 3

What should be done if a patient is unresponsive or has abnormal breathing?

Answer 3

Proceed with BLS

Abnormal breathing includes gasping.

Question 4

What is the next step after assessing patient responsiveness?

Answer 4

Call for help

Shout for assistance and/or activate the emergency response.

Question 5

What should be retrieved after calling for help?

Answer 5

AED or defibrillator

Retrieve it from the nearest crash cart.

Question 6

What should be assessed simultaneously to check for signs of life?

Answer 6

Pulse and respiration

This assessment should not take longer than 10 seconds.

Question 7

What should be done if there is no palpable pulse and the patient is apneic?

Answer 7

Begin CPR immediately

This includes cases of agonal respirations.

Question 8

What is the recovery position?

Answer 8

Position the patient on their side

This is done if respirations are normal.

Question 9

What is the appropriate CPR compression-to-breath ratio for adults?

Answer 9

30:2

This means 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.

Question 10

When should roles be switched during two-rescuer CPR?

Answer 10

Regularly

This helps minimize rescuer fatigue.

Question 11

What should be minimized during CPR?

Answer 11

Interruptions

Continuity of CPR is crucial for its effectiveness.

Question 12

What should be done as soon as an AED is available?

Answer 12

Use the AED or defibrillator

Immediate defibrillation is critical.

Question 13

How many cycles of CPR should be performed between each rhythm analysis?

Answer 13

5 cycles (2 minutes)

This is the recommended practice before analyzing rhythm or delivering a shock.

Question 14

What are the endpoints for stopping CPR?

Answer 14

Patient shows signs of life, rescuers are fatigued, ACLS-trained providers arrive

Signs of life include coughing, breathing, or movement.

Question 15

What does the acronym DRs ABCD stand for?

Answer 15

Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Defibrillator

This is a mnemonic to remember the steps for handling a collapsed patient.

Question 16

True or False: Early defibrillation is not important for survival after cardiac arrest.

Answer 16

False

Minimizing interruptions and early defibrillation are critical for survival.