American Red Cross BLS: Final Exam| Pre-Assessment| Questions Bank

American Red Cross BLS: Final Exam| Pre-Assessment| Questions Bank After immediately initiating the emergency response system, what is the next link in the Adult In-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival? Early high-quality CPR A patient is in respiratory arrest but has a pulse. What is the appropriate action for the rescuer to take? Provide rescue breaths at a rate of 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds. When performing CPR on an adult, what is the correct compression depth? At least 2 inches (5 cm) deep. What is the first step in the chain of survival for adults experiencing cardiac arrest? Recognize the emergency and call for emergency medical services. How many compressions should be given per minute during high-quality CPR? At a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. In a two-rescuer adult CPR scenario, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio? 30:2 for both adult and child victims. 2 When using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), what should you do immediately after the pads are applied to the patient? Ensure that no one is touching the patient and press the "analyze" button. What is the correct sequence for performing CPR? Compressions, airway, breathing (CAB). What action should a rescuer take if they are unsure whether a patient is breathing normally? Start CPR, as abnormal or irregular breathing is an indicator to begin compressions. If a patient is in cardiac arrest, how long should you continue CPR before reassessing the patient's condition? Continue CPR until professional help arrives or an AED is available. What should be done if an adult victim is found unresponsive and breathing normally? Place the victim in the recovery position and monitor their condition. In which situation is it appropriate to stop CPR? When emergency medical services arrive and take over care or the rescuer is too exhausted to continue. If a child is choking and becomes unresponsive, what should you do? 3 Call 911, start CPR, and check the mouth for any visible objects before giving breaths. What should a rescuer do if they encounter a victim with a pulse but no breathing? Provide rescue breaths and monitor for any changes in condition. What is the recommended action when using an AED on a patient who has a pacemaker? Place the AED pads at least one inch away from the pacemaker. What is the proper technique for opening the airway in an unresponsive adult? Use the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver. When is it appropriate to give rescue breaths to a child? When the child is unresponsive and not breathing normally. What is the primary purpose of performing high-quality CPR? To maintain blood flow to the brain and vital organs until advanced help arrives. How should a rescuer position their hands when performing chest compressions on an adult? Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest, with the other hand on top, interlocking fingers. What should a rescuer do if a patient becomes responsive after a choking episode? 4 Encourage the patient to cough and assess their condition. If you are alone and come across an adult victim who is unresponsive, what should you do first? Call 911 and get an AED before starting CPR. What is the maximum time you should take to check for a pulse when assessing a v