CPR BLS
The 2015 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of steps to be -
Compressions, Airway, Breathing
CPR is initiated and the person's pulse returns, but he is not breathing. What ventilation rate should
be used for this person -
10-12 breaths per min
What age is considered an infant for BLS purposes? -
under one year
5 steps in the Adult Chain of Survival are: -
1: Recognize symptoms and activate EMS 2: Perform early CPR 3: Defibrillate with AED
(Automated External Defibrillator) 4: Advanced Life Support 5: Post-cardiac arrest care
A 49-year-old female suffers a witnessed cardiac arrest. She has a known cardiac history per her
family. You notice a bulge in the upper left chest under the skin. There is a healed incision overlying
that bulge. Which is true of AED use? -
You should avoid placing pads over the bulge
After delivering a shock with and AED, what is the next step in caring for a person? -
resume cpr
Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest person before seeking assistance in single-rescuer
scenarios? -
Most pediatric cardiac arrests are due to respiratory arrest
A 21-year-old intoxicated college student turns blue and collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar. You
are concerned that this student may have choked. What is the best method to clear an obstruction
from the airway? -
Abdominal thrust (heimlich maneuver)
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, You are alone when you encounter a person in what appears to be cardiac or respiratory arrest.
What are the first three steps you should take to stabilize the person? Check for danger,
____________, and send for help -
Check for response
The proper steps for operating an AED are -
Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, and shock the person.
When should compressions be started -
within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
compression rate per min for adult -
at least 100 per min
compression depth for adult -
at least 2 inches (5 cm)
compression depth for children -
approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
compression depth for infants -
approx. 1 1/2 inches (4 cm)
What is the goal for limiting interruptions -
limiting them to <10 seconds
Steps in pediatric chain of survival -
1. prevention of arrest 2. early bystander CPR 3. rapid activation of EMS 4. effective advanced
life support 5. integrated post cardiac arrest care
How often are you doing a cycle of cpr/shock? -
every 2 mins
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The 2015 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of steps to be -
Compressions, Airway, Breathing
CPR is initiated and the person's pulse returns, but he is not breathing. What ventilation rate should
be used for this person -
10-12 breaths per min
What age is considered an infant for BLS purposes? -
under one year
5 steps in the Adult Chain of Survival are: -
1: Recognize symptoms and activate EMS 2: Perform early CPR 3: Defibrillate with AED
(Automated External Defibrillator) 4: Advanced Life Support 5: Post-cardiac arrest care
A 49-year-old female suffers a witnessed cardiac arrest. She has a known cardiac history per her
family. You notice a bulge in the upper left chest under the skin. There is a healed incision overlying
that bulge. Which is true of AED use? -
You should avoid placing pads over the bulge
After delivering a shock with and AED, what is the next step in caring for a person? -
resume cpr
Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest person before seeking assistance in single-rescuer
scenarios? -
Most pediatric cardiac arrests are due to respiratory arrest
A 21-year-old intoxicated college student turns blue and collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar. You
are concerned that this student may have choked. What is the best method to clear an obstruction
from the airway? -
Abdominal thrust (heimlich maneuver)
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, You are alone when you encounter a person in what appears to be cardiac or respiratory arrest.
What are the first three steps you should take to stabilize the person? Check for danger,
____________, and send for help -
Check for response
The proper steps for operating an AED are -
Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, and shock the person.
When should compressions be started -
within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
compression rate per min for adult -
at least 100 per min
compression depth for adult -
at least 2 inches (5 cm)
compression depth for children -
approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
compression depth for infants -
approx. 1 1/2 inches (4 cm)
What is the goal for limiting interruptions -
limiting them to <10 seconds
Steps in pediatric chain of survival -
1. prevention of arrest 2. early bystander CPR 3. rapid activation of EMS 4. effective advanced
life support 5. integrated post cardiac arrest care
How often are you doing a cycle of cpr/shock? -
every 2 mins
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