AHA CPR Study Guide Latest 2023 Graded A+

AHA CPR Study Guide Latest 2023 Graded A+ Who Needs CPR? No breathing/No pulse When you identify a potential victim, what is the very first thing you should do? Check the scene for safety. What is the recommended rate for performing chest compressions for victims of all ages? 100 beats per minute What should be the depth of chest compressions for an adult victim? 2 inches or 5 cm What should be the depth of chest compressions for an infant? 1 1/2 inches or 4 cm What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for an adult victim with 1 rescuer? 30 compressions / 2 ventilations (30/2) What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for a child infant with 2 rescuers? 15 compressions/ 2 ventilations (15/2) What is the compression-to-breaths ratio for a child with 2 rescuers? 15 compressions/ 2 ventilations (15/2) Which is the preferred chest compressions technique for 2 rescuer infant CPR? 2 thumbs on the chest Where should you place your hands to perform chest compressions on an adult? Lower half of the chest What should you watch for in order to know whether the rescue breath for an infant victim is effective Watch the chest rise What is the first step in operating the AED? Turn it on What should the rescuer do after the AED delivers a shock? Listen to the AED for the next step. In 2-rescuer CPR, what should the second rescuer do while the first is beginning chest compressions? Get the BVM (Bag Valve Mask) ready and in position After the airway is opened, what is the proper technique/sequence of delivering mouth-to-mouth ventilation? Place the mask/shield and give 2 breaths. How would you minimize the risk of gastric inflation during bag-mask ventilation Don't give too much air Adult Resolve Breathing 1 Breath every 6-8 seconds Child/Infant Rescue Breathing 1 breath every 3-5 seconds