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module test 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How much does the chance of survival decrease each minute after cardiac arrest if BLS is not begun | About 10% |
| What makes clinical and biological death different | Biological death occurs when organs can no longer function or be revived |
| BLS does not include _______ | Advanced care in a hospital |
| When should a cardiac arrest victim be put into the recovery position | When signs of spontaneous circulation are seen |
| How much blood is pumped during an effective chest compression compared to a normal heartbeat | 30% |
| Which of the following causes of cardiac arrest is most common among much older victims of cardiac arrest | Heart condition |
| Which of the following is not a sign of cardiac arrest | Victim is holding their throat and gasping for breath |
| What does BLS stand for | Basic Life Support |
| CPR has three basics steps. Which of the options shows the correct order for these steps | Circulation, airway, breathing |
| How does defibrillation work | It stuns the heart to stop ventricular fibrillation |
| Approximately how long after cardiac arrest do brain cells begin to die | 1 minute |
| What is cardiac arrest | When the heart stops effectively pumping blood |
| Which of the following conditions poses the greatest threat to a person's life | Cardiac arrest |
| Which of the choices below is not a reason to stop BLS | A defibrillator is not available |
| Which of the following is true | CPR may prevent biological death if performed immediately after clinical death |
| During CPR, what is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adults | 30 compressions to 2 breaths |
| How is the carotid artery found | By sliding your fingers between the trachea and the muscles on the side of the neck |
| What should be covered by a pocket-mask or bag-mask | The mouth and nose |
| Which of the following outcomes is NOT a sign of high-quality CPR | Increasing breath volume to completely fill lungs every time |
| In a one-person rescue, you attempt to deliver a rescue breath and the victim's chest does not rise. How should you proceed | Quickly check the positioning of the head and deliver another breath before starting compressions |
| What is the first link in the adult Out-of-Hospital chain of survival | Activation of the emergency response system |
| What action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm | Stand clear of the victim |
| An adult victim, suspected of an opioid overdose, has no pulse and is not breathing. What should be the rescuer's next step | Provide high-quality CPR |
| How can you tell if a child has reached the onset of puberty | The child has secondary sex characteristics |
| In which of the following situations would it be safe to use an AED | The victim is lying in a small puddle of water |
| Which of the following are valid reasons to stop CPR | The victim regains normal circulation and breathing, Advanced life support, such as an ambulance, arrives, A valid document is presented noting that the victim is not to be resuscitated, (all of the above) |
| Which of the following is a benefit of having two people involved in CPR | The rescuers can switch roles |
| What effect can rescuer fatigue have on chest compressions | Compressions become shallow and ineffective |
| How should your bottom hand be placed on a person's chest for compressions | The heel of the hand should be placed over the lower half of the sternum. |
| Which of the following situations would lead to using a jaw-thrust method to open the airway | Potential neck or spine injury |
| Chest compressions on adults should be done to what depth | Between 2-2.4" |
| true or false In a two-person rescue, the chest compressions should stop while the AED is being set up and the pads applied. | false |
| Which of the following statements correctly explains a guideline for high-quality CPR | Bulky clothes should be quickly moved out of the way. If the clothes are difficult to remove, you can still provide compressions over clothing |
| What is an important difference between the in-hospital and out-of-hospital chains of survival | Outside of the hospital, activating the emergency response system is the very first step. |
| A team leader assigns a task to another person. Which of the following actions demonstrates good closed-loop communication | The person repeats the message and acknowledges when the task is done |
| In two-person CPR, if the victim is unresponsive, what two tasks should happen immediately | Check for pulse and breathing; activate emergency response system |
| When is it appropriate to place a victim in the recovery position | When ROSC has been restored |
| If a person has a pulse but is not breathing, what should be done? | Give rescue breaths every 6 seconds; check pulse and breathing every 2 minutes. |
| What would be a valid reason to delay the start of CPR | The victim is bleeding heavily from their leg |
| Which of the following victims can have their pulse taken on their femoral artery | A child victim |
| Which compression technique can be used on an infant during CPR when there is one rescuer | Two thumb-encircling hands Heel of one hand Two-finger (all of the above) |
| Where would you take a pulse using the femoral artery | Groin |
| In the infant recovery position, how is the head held | Lower than the body |
| About how long should each compression take in pediatric CPR | Less than 1 second |
| If the victim has a definite pulse but no normal breathing, how often should rescue breaths be given | Once every 2 to 3 seconds |
| What compression technique should be used on an infant during CPR when there are multiple rescuers | Two thumb-encircling hands |
| Of the following steps in a one-person rescue, which one would occur last | Checking for responsiveness |
| What is a difference between adult and pediatric CPR | More emphasis is given to rescue breaths in pediatric CPR |
| Where would you take a pulse using the brachial artery | Bicep |
| What is the first step in the Pediatric Chain of Survival | Prevention |
| What is the ratio of chest compressions and rescue breaths during pediatric CPR when there are multiple rescuers | 15:2 |
| Where should a child be placed when being moved to the recovery position | On their side, using the same procedure you would with an adult |
| How are rescue breaths given during infant CPR when no barrier device is available | Through the mouth and nose |
| What precaution should be taken when adult AED pads are used on cardiac arrest victims under 8 years old | Make sure the pads are placed so that they do not touch |
| How long should you spend checking for a pulse and normal breathing during pediatric CPR | At least 5 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds |
| Of the following causes of cardiac arrest in infants and children, which is the least common | Heart disease |
| How deep should compressions be during CPR on an infant | About one and a half inches |
| In pediatric CPR, what is the age range for a child | Between 1 year and the onset of puberty |
| What is the ratio of chest compressions and rescue breaths during pediatric CPR when there is one rescuer | 30:2 |
| Where on the infant's back should the back blow be administered | Between the infant's shoulder blades |
| How should abdominal thrusts be given | Quickly, with an inward and upward motion |
| When does choking occur | When the trachea is blocked |
| What is the most common cause of choking for young children and infants | Choking on small objects they accidentally swallowed |
| Which of the following can affect the methods for clearing an airway | Age of victim , Weight of victim , Whether or not the victim is pregnant, ( all of the above) |
| Which of the following is true | Death from choking is uncommon because rescuers act quickly to clear the airway |
| Which of the following victims needs abdominal thrusts | A victim who cannot talk and is grabbing their throat |
| How many back blows should be given to an infant | Five with enough force to dislodge the object |
| If back blows do not clear an obstructed airway in an infant, what is the next step a rescuer should take | Turn the infant over and perform chest thrusts |
| If an airway obstruction is removed in an unresponsive infant, what is the next step | Check for responsiveness |
| Which of the following is true when it comes to obstructions in the trachea | An unconscious victim may be easier to treat because the muscles in the throat relax |
| What should a rescuer do if a victim becomes unconscious during abdominal thrusts | Immediately begin CPR |
| How should you treat a pregnant choking victim | Use chest thrusts |
| If giving CPR to an unresponsive choking victim, when should you check for foreign objects in the mouth | Before giving two rescue breaths |
| Which method is used to clear an obstructed airway in an infant | Give sets of 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts |
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