American Heart Association CPR and AED Certification

When I first see a potential victim - Answer- I must ensure that the scene is safe A victim that requires CPR - Answer- Unresponsive No breathing or normal breathing "gasping" No pulse 10 second check Head tilt chin lift - Answer- is the best way to open an airway of an unresponsive victim with no suspected neck injury Maximum time to check pulse - Answer- 10 Seconds Bag mask device - Answer- is for 2 person CPR Adult chest compression depth - Answer- 2 inches Child who has a pulse of 60/min but is not breathing requires - Answer- breathes only Adult 1-person CPR ratio - Answer- Adult 30:2 Adequate depth of compression is needed to - Answer- create blood flow Compression per minute - Answer- 100 To minimize the risk of gastric inflation during bag-mask ventilation - Answer- give a breath just until you see the chest rise A child is younger than 8 years of age can use - Answer- AED adult pads if pediatric pads are not available 2-rescuer CPR in the presence of an advanced airway in an adult victim should - Answer- compress at least 100/min with 1 breath every 6 to 8 seconds As soon as an AED becomes available - Answer- turn it on Hand placement to perform chest compression on an adult - Answer- should be placed on the lower half of the breastbone After the AED delivers a shock - Answer- immediately restart CPR When a victim becomes unresponsive from an airway obstruction - Answer- active EMS and begin CPR 2-rescuer child CPR