BLS test questions (AHA) – Flashcards
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which victim requires CPR?
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a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
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when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR?
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when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment
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High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages?
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10 seconds
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interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds?
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10 seconds
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how can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective?
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there is visible rise of the chest
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what is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you do not suspect cervical spine injury?
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use the head tilt chin lift
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what technique is not recommended for single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR?
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bag mask device
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what is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach( gastric inflation) during bag mask ventilation?
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breaths are given to quickly or with to much force
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What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuers CPR in the prescience of an advanced airway in adult victim?
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compress at a rate of at least 100 per min with 2 breaths every 5 to 10 secs
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how does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
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allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions
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what is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR?
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30:2 for 2 rescuer
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to reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressions switch roles?
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after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths
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what is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age?
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100 per min
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during 2 rescuer CPR, one rescuer will provide chest compressions. what is the role of the second rescuer?
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maintain an open airway and give breaths
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why are chest compression important?
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they pump blood to the rest of the body
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what is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene?
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turn on the AED
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When should you deliver a shock from the AED?
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after the AED activates a shock, charge, states a "clear the victim", and prompts me to push the shock buttom
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what is the best way to relieve severe chocking in a responsive adult?
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perform abdominal thrust
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what is the correct depth of chest compression for a child victim?
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at least one third the depth of the chest, approx 2 inches
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What is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 2 rescuer child CPR?
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15:2
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what size AED pads should be used for child less that 8 years of age?
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adult pads/ dose may be used if peadrtic pads are not available
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a choking adult become unresponsive while you are doing abdominal thrust for severe chocking. what should you do next?
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begin CPR
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what is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 1 rescuer infant CPR
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30:2
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what is the preferred technique for providing chest compressions during 2 rescuer CPR for an infant?
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the 2 thumb - encircling hands technique
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where is the brachial pulse located?
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on the inside of the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder.
