HOSA- CPR/ First Aid #7 – Flashcards
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in which location do most out of hospital cardiac arrests occur
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respiratory failure or shock
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which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children
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rapid defibrillation
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what is the third link in the adult out of hospital chain of survival
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when an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly
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which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest
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verify the scene is safe for you and the victim
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a 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collaps and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lyin gmotionless on the floor, what is your first action you should take in this situation
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shout for nearby help
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a 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collaps and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lyin gmotionless on the floor, the man doesnt respond when you touch his shoulders and shout are you ok what is the next best action
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start high quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions
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a 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collaps and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lyin gmotionless on the floor, several rescuers respond and you ask them to activate the emergency response and retrieve the AED and the emergency equipment as you check for a pulse and breathing you notice that the man is gasping for air and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a pulse what is the next best action?
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30:2
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what is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult
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a rate of 100-120 compression per minute and a depth of at least 2 inches
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what are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult
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assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compressors every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue
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what action should you take when more rescuers arrive
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jaw thrust
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if you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma what is the preferred method for opening the airway
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power on the AED
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what is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives at the victim's side
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placing the pads on the victims bare chest
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Which step is one of the universal steps for operating an AED
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avoid placing the AED pad directly over the implanted device
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if a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or debrillator, what special steps should be taken
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stand clear of the victim
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what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm
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suggest to resume chest compressions without delay
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after performing high quality apr for 5 min the team leader frequently interrupts chest compressions to check for a pulse even though the victim has no organized rhythm when the AED analyzes the rhythm. Which action demonstrates constructive intervention
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tell the team leader that you are not comfortable performing the task
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the team leaders asks you to perform bag mask ventilation during a resuscitation attempt but you have not perfected that skill. what would be an appropriate action to acknowledge your limitations
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repeat back to the team leader the task you were assigned
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what is the appropriate action to demonstatre closed loop communication when the team leader assigns you a task
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30:2
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what is the correct compression to ventilation ratio for a single rescuer of a 3 year old child
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15:2
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what is the correct compression to ventilation ratio for a 7 year old child when 2 or more rescuers are present
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an infant younger than 1 year old
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for what age victim is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique recommended when 2 or more rescuers are present
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at least one third the depth of the chest, or about 2 inches
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what is the correct chest compression depth for a child
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at least one third of the chest or about 1.5 inches
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what is the correct chest compression depth for an infant
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use adult AED pads if the AED doesn't have child pads
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what should you do when using an aid on an infant or a child less than 8 years of age
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use an AED equipped with a pediatric dose attenuator
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if a manual defibrillator is not available for an infant victim which action should you take
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may need to place 1 pad on the chest and 1 pad on the back
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what is important to remember about AED pad placement on infants.
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no breathing with a pulse
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which victim would need only rescue breathing
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one breath every 3 to 5 seconds
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how often should rescue breaths be given in infants and children whena pulse is present
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delivering each breath over 1 second
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which action can rescuers perform to potentially reduce the risk of gastric inflation
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mouth to mouth and nose
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which is the preferred technique for giving rescue breaths to an infant
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naloxone
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what is not an example of an opioid
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provide rescue breathing 1 breath every 5-6 seconds
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your 27 year old roommate uses opioids you find him unresponsive with no breathing but a strong pulse you suspect an opioid associated life threatening emergency a friend is phoning 911 and is looking for the naloxone auto inject what action should you take?
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wheezing between coughs
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which is an example of a mild foreign body airway obstruction
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avg size 27 year old male
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which victim of a severe airway obstruction should receive abdominal thrusts
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begin high quality CPR with chest compressions
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you are performing abdominal thrusts on a 9 year old when he suddenly becomes unresponsive after you shout for nearby help what is the most appropriate action to take next
