YMCA BLS study guide questions with correct answers

What is the immediate treatment for suspected cardiac arrest - Answer CPR The most effective way to end fibrillation is______ - Answer Defibrillation (using a defibrillator) For each minute in cardiac arrest, the chance of surviving goes down by about ______ - Answer 10%, after as few as 10 minutes, survival is unlikely What do you do with an AED - Answer Press power button, listen to voice instructions, shock if needed Chain of survival (outside hospital) - Answer Early recognition of cardiac and prompt EAP, immediate CPR with high-quality chest compressions, Rapid defibrillation, effective basic and advanced EMS care and transport, effective post-cardiac arrest care at hospital Chain of survival (inside hospital) - Answer Monitoring-prevention-and treatment of prearrest conditions, early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt activation of EAP, immediate CPR with high-quality chest compressions, rapid defibrillation, effective post-cardiac arrest care