Basic Life Support Final Exam Graded A+ (American Heart Association)

In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? a. healthcare clinics b. homes c. recreational facilities d. shopping centers - ANSWER-b Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? a. cardiac problem b. congenital or acquired heart defect c. respiratory failure or shock d. infection and sepsis - ANSWER-c What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? a. advanced life support b. high-quality CPR c. prevention d. rapid defibrillation - ANSWER-d Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? a. when respiratory distress in adults occurs and the heart rate does not change b. when the heart rate is 40 to 60/min and respiration increase c. when blood flow the the heart is blocked and the heart rate increases d. when and abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly - ANSWER-d Scenario: A 53-year-old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor. Which is the first action you should take in this situation? a. activate the emergency response system b. start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions c. start providing rescue breaths d. verify that the scene is safe for you and the victim - ANSWER-d Scenario: A 53-year-old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor. The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout, "Are you OK?" What is your next best action?