a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
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when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR?
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when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment
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High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages?
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10 seconds
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interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds?
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10 seconds
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how can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective?
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there is visible rise of the chest
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what is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you do not suspect cervical spine injury?
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use the head tilt chin lift
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what technique is not recommended for single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR?
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bag mask device
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what is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach( gastric inflation) during bag mask ventilation?
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breaths are given to quickly or with to much force
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What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuers CPR in the prescience of an advanced airway in adult victim?
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compress at a rate of at least 100 per min with 2 breaths every 5 to 10 secs
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how does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
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allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions
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what is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR?
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30:2 for 2 rescuer
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to reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressions switch roles?
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after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths
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what is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age?
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100 per min
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during 2 rescuer CPR, one rescuer will provide chest compressions. what is the role of the second rescuer?
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maintain an open airway and give breaths
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why are chest compression important?
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they pump blood to the rest of the body
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what is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene?
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turn on the AED
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When should you deliver a shock from the AED?
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after the AED activates a shock, charge, states a "clear the victim", and prompts me to push the shock buttom
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what is the best way to relieve severe chocking in a responsive adult?
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perform abdominal thrust
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what is the correct depth of chest compression for a child victim?
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at least one third the depth of the chest, approx 2 inches
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What is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 2 rescuer child CPR?
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15:2
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what size AED pads should be used for child less that 8 years of age?
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adult pads/ dose may be used if peadrtic pads are not available
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a choking adult become unresponsive while you are doing abdominal thrust for severe chocking. what should you do next?
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begin CPR
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what is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 1 rescuer infant CPR
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30:2
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what is the preferred technique for providing chest compressions during 2 rescuer CPR for an infant?
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the 2 thumb - encircling hands technique
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where is the brachial pulse located?
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on the inside of the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder.
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While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished
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Compressing to depth of at least 2 inches
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A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does nothave a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED.- When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?
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Turn on the AED
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After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation.What is the next step when using an AED?
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Follow the AED prompts
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What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
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Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
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How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device?
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Observing the chest rise with breaths
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What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
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30 compressions to 2 breaths
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What is a consideration when you are using an AED?
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On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock
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What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What actionsupports 2-rescuer CPR?
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Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
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"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attemptworsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
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Knowing your limitations
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A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?
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Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
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Why is defibrillation important?
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It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm
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You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, andthere is no pulse. What should you do next?
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Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
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Which action is most likely to positively impact this victim's survival?
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Performing high-quality CPR
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You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback?
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"You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute."
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How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a child victim?
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By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm)
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When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modification should you incorporate?
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Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing object
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You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe airway obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction?
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Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
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Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant?
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Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
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Which victim requires high-quality CPR?
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A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
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"The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
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Clear roles and responsibilities
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Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?
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The heart will adequately refill between compressions
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