Question | Answer |
where do you place your thumbs when providing 2 rescuer infant CPR? | side by side in the center of the infants chest on the lower half of the breastbone. |
Is is ok if your thumbs overlap when performing Infanct CPR? | yes |
what demonstrates effective rescue breathing in an infant? | the chest rises visibly |
If a child has a heart rate of 59/minute with a pulse but is not breathing, the rescuer should? | begin full CPR |
Can a person who is alone doing CPR use a bag-mask device? | no, requires 2 rescuer |
What is the correct compression to ventilation rate for a 2-rescuer CPR with an advanced airway? | compression rate of atleast 100/min with 1 breath every 6-8 seconds |
What is the first step after the AED delivers a shock? | immediately restart CPR |
what is the correct sequence for CPR? | CAB |
where do you place your hands to perform chest compressions on an adult? | on the lower half of the breastbone |
waht is the compression rate for all ages? | greater than 100/minute |
what is the depth of chest compressions for an adult? | atleast 2 inches |
what is the compressions-to-breaths ratio for 2-rescuer child CPR? | 15:2 |
what is the compressions to breaths ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR? | 30:2 |
what is the ideal depth for infant chest compressions? | atleast 1/3 depth of the chest (1 1/2 inches) |
Would you begin CPR on a victim that is unresponsive but is breathing adequately? | no |
Would you begin CPR on a victim who has chest pain? | no |
Would you begin CPR on a victim who is having trouble breathing? | no |
Would you begin CPR on a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse? | yes |
What is the first step in using an AED? | Turn it on. |
When is CPR started with a choking vicitm? | when victim becomes unresponsive and the emergency response system has been activated. |
What is the first step a rescuer must take when a potential victim is seen? | ensure that the scene is safe |
How long should you check the victim for breathing or a pulse? | no more than 10 seconds |
how do you decrease the risk of gastric inflation when using a bag-mask? | give breath just until you see the chest rise |
how long do you have to initiate CPR after you have established ineffective breathing and pulselessness? | 10 seconds |
What does the 2nd rescuer do while the 1st rescuer begins chest compressions in 2-rescuer CPR? | Maintain an open airway and give ventilations |
What is the first step to delivering effective mouth-to-mouth? | opeing the airway |
What is the second step to delivering effective mouth-to-mouth ventilation? | seals you mouth over the victims mouth |
What is the third step to delivering effective mouth-to-mouth ventilation? | pinch the victim's nose closed |
What does the rescuer do while giving 2 breaths? | watch for chest rise |
how do you compensate for a chld while using a bag-mask device for ventilation? | give breaths at the rate of 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds |