American Heart Association CPR and AED Certification Exam Graded A+ 2023

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