CPR Test (25 questions) – Flashcards
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What is the rate for chest compressions per minute for any age?
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100 compressions per minute
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The compression-ventilation ratio for one or two rescuers for ADULT CPR is?
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30 compression to 2 ventilation breaths
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The compression-ventilation ratio for one or two rescuer CHILD or INFANT CPR is?
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15 compressions to 2 ventilation breaths
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Where should the hands be placed on the chest for adult CPR?
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hands should be placed on the lower half of breast bone
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What is the preferred hand technique for two rescuer infant CPR?
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2 thumb - Thumb & encircling hand technique (compressions with thumbs)
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What is the depth of compressions on an adult?
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2 inches
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What is the depth of compression on an infant?
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⅓ the depth of the chest size or 4 cm
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The rescuers knows its rescue breaths are effective when what happens?
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When the chest rises
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What is the first step in using an AED?
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Turn it on
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After an AED shock is delivered, what is the next step?
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Check for breathing. If there isn't an breathing occurring, begin compressions and respirations.
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Why is high quality CPR and compressions necessary?
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High quality CPR is necessary because is provides adequate blood flow and oxygen circulation throughout the body when done correctly.
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When is scene safety assessed?
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When you first arrive at the scene
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Interruptions to CPR should take more than ___ seconds.
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10
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Chest compressions should be initiated within ___ seconds if identifying victim is not responsive and has no pulse.
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10
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In two rescuer CPR, the first rescuer starts ___________ _________________ while the seconds rescuers ____________ _ _ _.
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starts chest compressions; call 911. (or activated AED and/or provides help with airway)
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If a choking victim becomes unresponsive, the rescuer should first call for help (or EMS) and begin _____.
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CPR
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Rescue breaths for a CHILD or INFANT should be one breath every ________________.
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3-5 seconds
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Rescue breaths for an ADULT should be one breath every ____________.
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5-6 seconds
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How do you relive choking in an INFANT?
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5 back slaps, 5 chest thrusts
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How do you relieve choking in an ADULT?
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abdominal chest thrust (Heimlich maneuver)
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If any choking victim goes unresponsive, what additional step do you perform before breathing?
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CPR, look, and remove if there is anything visible in the back of the victims airway
