AHA written exam with absolute solution

AHA written exam with absolute solution When should a rescuer ensure the scene is safe? - When the rescuer first sees a potential victim As soon as an AED becomes available, what is the first step the rescuer perform ? - Turn on the AED After the AED delivers a shock, the rescuer should - Immediately restart CPR, beginning with chest compression You should check the pulse for no longer than - 10 seconds After identifying a unresponsive victim with no breathing and no pulse chest compressions should start within - 10 seconds What type of victim needs CPR - Unresponsive, no normal breathing, absent/inadequate pulse Where should the hands be placed to perform chest compressions on an adult - Lower half of the breastbone The depth of compression for an adult victim should be at least - 2 inches Why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR - To create blood flow during compressions What is the recommended rate for performing chest compressions for victims of all ages is - At least 100 compressions per minuter Compression to ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer adult CPR is - 30:2 After the airway is opened what is the proper technique for delivering mouth to mouth ventilation - Open airway, seals their mouth over the victims mouth l, pinch the victims nose close and give 2 breaths watching for the chest to rise The rescuer knows the rescue breath for an infant is effective when - The stomach rises visible What device/technique is not recommended for a single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR - Bag mask device During the bag/mask ventilation, what is recommended to minimize the risk of gastric inflation - Give breath just until you see the chest rise