CPR Practice Test – Flashcards
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what is the first step when responding to an emergency situation?
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assess the scene/situation
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when do you insure that the scene is safe?
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as soon as you see the victim
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When is CPR required?
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no pulse or breathing & unconscious
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How long do you take for a pulse check?
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min 5 secs and max 10 secs
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what guidelines exist for AED use in chiildren under 8 years of age?
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use adult pads,dose may be used if pediatric pads are not available
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What is the depth of compression for an adult victim?
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2 inches ( 5cm)
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What is the compression ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer adult CPR?
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30:2
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Why is it important to compress the appropriate depth in CRP?
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to cause circulation
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How many compressions should be given in one minute for victims of any age for CPR?
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at least 100
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What can occur if breaths are given too quickly or with too great a volume?
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you can put air in the stomach
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What does the second rescuer do in CPR?
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rescue breaths
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what is the first step in using the AED?
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turn it on
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Does the first rescuer stop compressions as soon as the AED arrives?
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no
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where is hand placement for the CPR on an adult?
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on the lower half of the breast bone
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in a conscious choking victim who becomes unresponsive?
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abdominal thrusts
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what is the rate of ventilation(how many breaths per second) in a child who has a pulse but is not breathing?
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every 3 - 5 seconds
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what is the depths of compression for an infant?
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1.5 inchs (4cm)
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what is the depth of compression for a child?
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1.5 inches (4ccm)
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the visible rise of the chest with each rescue breath tells you what?
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you are performing it correctly
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the visiible rise of the stomach which rescue breathing could be a clue of waht?
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you are incorrectly doing rescue breath
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what is the compression ventillation ratio for 2 rescue infant CRP?
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100 comp per minute breath evey 6 to 8 seconds
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what is hand placement for rescue CPR on an infant?
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thumbs in middle ,hands around infant
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how is choking best relieved in a responsive infant?
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5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
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whiat is the chain of survival
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early recognition, early defribulation,early EMS
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what is the meaning of the initials CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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what is the age range for an infant
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under 16 months
