What is the first thing to do when arriving to the scene - ANSWER-assess the scene for safety
After checking for responsiveness, you should check for breathing and a pulse. - ANSWER-False
What are the abnormal breaths called? - ANSWER-Agonal breaths
After assessing if the scene is safe, checking for responsiveness, activating the EMS/sending someone
for an AED, and establishing no breathing or pulse the next step is to begin chest compressions -
ANSWER-True
After assessing the scene for safety, how do you check for responsiveness? - ANSWER-tap and shout
to see if the person responds
The check for breathing and pulse should take at least 5 but no more 10 seconds - ANSWER-True
why is it important to work with a bare chest when performing CPR - ANSWER-because you will need
to attach AED pads when it arrives
By starting compressions you are starting the C-A-B sequence, the compressions, airway, breathing
sequence - ANSWER-True
It is important to deliver chest compressions immediately when performing CPR because there is still
oxygen in the bloodstream that can be pumped to the brain and heart - ANSWER-True
After doing chest compressions, you open the persons airway giving ventilations making sure to
minimize chest compression interruptions to _____ seconds or less - ANSWER-10
Where do you place the heel of your first hand? - ANSWER-lower half of the breastbone
, when you begin chest compressions it is important to have you r shoulders directly over your hands
and your elbows bent. - ANSWER-False
Compress at a rate of ____ to _____ per minute - ANSWER-100 to 120
The depth of compressions should be at least 2 inches or 5 cm deep - ANSWER-True
How many compressions do you perform in 1 rescuer CPR per set? - ANSWER-30
How many breaths do you give when using the pocket mask - ANSWER-2
It is important to minimize the interruptions between chest compressions to less than 10 seconds -
ANSWER-True
What do you use as a guide on the patients face for correct positioning of the pocket mask? -
ANSWER-bridge of the nose
To open the airway you use the head tilt chin lift method - ANSWER-True
what is the best way to see if your breaths are effective? - ANSWER-chest rise
When switching between compressions and breaths limit the time to 20 seconds or less - ANSWER-
False
In one rescuer CPR the ratio between compressions and breaths is? - ANSWER-30:2
When checking for breathing and a pulse; you should check for at least 5 seconds but no more than
10 seconds - ANSWER-True
The steps leading up to chest compressions are - ANSWER--asses scene for safety
-check for responsiveness
-activate the emergency response system
-check for breathing and a pulse