YMCA CPR EXAM 1
A roofer was electrocuted when his aluminum ladder contacted an energized power
line. The scene has been made safe and you have determined he is in cardiac arrest.
The AED has analyzed the heart and is indicating a shock is advised. What should you
do? - ANS-Clear the person immediately and deliver the shock
After delivering a shock with an AED, you should: - ANS-Immediately resume CPR and
follow any instructions given by the AED.
Early recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of an emergency response protocol;
immediately high-quality CPR; rapid defibrillation; effective BLS and ALS care and
transportation and effective post-cardiac arrest care at a hospital are the links in which
chain of survival? - ANS-Adults outside a hospital
High-performance CPR includes: - ANS-High-quality CPR skills and an efficient team
approach
In the hospital cafeteria, a hospital employee suddenly begins to cough loudly at her
table. She appears to be trying to get something out of her throat. Her eyes are watering
and she continues to cough forcefully. What should you do? - ANS-Stay close and let
her try to resolve the problem on her own
It's a hot day and you have responded as an EMS provider to a report of a woman
suddenly collapsing to the floor at a grocery store. The scene is safe and she is
unresponsive to your voice and touch. What is your next action? - ANS-Check her for
breathing and pulse at the same time
Monitoring, prevention and treatment of pre-arrest conditions; early recognition of
cardiac arrest and activation of an emergency response protocol; immediate
high-quality CPR; rapid defibrillation and effective post-cardiac arrest care are the links
in which chain of survival? - ANS-Adults inside a hospital
Prevention of airway and breathing emergencies; early CPR with an emphasis on
effective rescue breaths and, if needed, rapid defibrillation; early activation of the
appropriate emergency response protocol; effective BLS and ALS care and
transportation and effective post-cardiac arrest care at a hospital are the links in which
chain of survival? - ANS-Children and infants
A roofer was electrocuted when his aluminum ladder contacted an energized power
line. The scene has been made safe and you have determined he is in cardiac arrest.
The AED has analyzed the heart and is indicating a shock is advised. What should you
do? - ANS-Clear the person immediately and deliver the shock
After delivering a shock with an AED, you should: - ANS-Immediately resume CPR and
follow any instructions given by the AED.
Early recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of an emergency response protocol;
immediately high-quality CPR; rapid defibrillation; effective BLS and ALS care and
transportation and effective post-cardiac arrest care at a hospital are the links in which
chain of survival? - ANS-Adults outside a hospital
High-performance CPR includes: - ANS-High-quality CPR skills and an efficient team
approach
In the hospital cafeteria, a hospital employee suddenly begins to cough loudly at her
table. She appears to be trying to get something out of her throat. Her eyes are watering
and she continues to cough forcefully. What should you do? - ANS-Stay close and let
her try to resolve the problem on her own
It's a hot day and you have responded as an EMS provider to a report of a woman
suddenly collapsing to the floor at a grocery store. The scene is safe and she is
unresponsive to your voice and touch. What is your next action? - ANS-Check her for
breathing and pulse at the same time
Monitoring, prevention and treatment of pre-arrest conditions; early recognition of
cardiac arrest and activation of an emergency response protocol; immediate
high-quality CPR; rapid defibrillation and effective post-cardiac arrest care are the links
in which chain of survival? - ANS-Adults inside a hospital
Prevention of airway and breathing emergencies; early CPR with an emphasis on
effective rescue breaths and, if needed, rapid defibrillation; early activation of the
appropriate emergency response protocol; effective BLS and ALS care and
transportation and effective post-cardiac arrest care at a hospital are the links in which
chain of survival? - ANS-Children and infants
