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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

How are rescue breaths given during infant CPR?

To do rescue breaths, put one hand on the baby's forehead, and push with your palm to tilt the baby's head back. Take a normal breath (not a deep one), and place your mouth over the baby's mouth and nose, making a tight seal. Blow into the baby's mouth for 1 second, and watch to see if the baby's chest rises.

How do you deliver rescue breaths to an infant?

Rescue breaths for a baby under 1 year.
Ensure the head is in a neutral position and lift the chin..
Take a breath, then cover your baby's mouth and nose with your mouth, making sure it's sealed. ... .
Blow a breath steadily into the baby's mouth and nose over 1 second..

When providing rescue breaths to a child or infant victim you should give one breath every?

For infants and children with a pulse who are receiving rescue breathing or who are receiving CPR with an advanced airway in place, provide 1 breath every 2 to 3 seconds (20-30 breaths per minute).

What compression technique should be used on an infant during CPR when there is one rescuer?

Two-finger chest compression technique in infant (1 rescuer). For a child, lay rescuers and healthcare providers should compress the lower half of the sternum at least one third of the AP dimension of the chest or approximately 5 cm (2 inches) with the heel of 1 or 2 hands.