BLS Hospital Corpsman
(ROSC) - ANS-return of spontaneous circulation
Abandonment - ANS-Discontinuing care once it has begun.
Abdominal thrusts - ANS-Inward and upward thrusts just above the navel to force an object out
of the airway when a person is choking.
Administration of naloxone for a patient experiencing an opioid overdose is recommended
during respiratory arrest, but not cardiac arrest. - ANS-FALSE: It is recommended for both
respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Adolescent - ANS-In the context of CPR, someone from the onset of puberty (as evidenced by
breast development in girls and underarm hair development in boys-usually around the age of
12) through adulthood.
Advance directive - ANS-Written instructions that describe a patient's wishes (or the wishes of
the parent and/or legal guardian) regarding medical treatment or healthcare decisions.
Agonal Breaths - ANS-isolated or infrequent gasping that occur in the absence of normal
breathing in an unconscious patient.
Agonal breaths - ANS-Isolated or infrequent gasps that occur in the absence of normal
breathing in an unconscious patient; can occur after the heart has stopped beating and are
considered a sign of cardiac arrest.
Airway obstruction - ANS-Blockage within the airway that can prevent inhalation or ventilation.
An AED should be used when caring for a patient in cardiac arrest as a result of traumatic injury.
- ANS-TRUE: When a patient is experiencing cardiac arrest as a result of traumatic injuries, an
AED should still be used following facility protocols. Often traumatic events are preceded by
medical events.
An AED should be used when caring for a patient in cardiac arrest as a result of traumatic injury.
- ANS-TRUE: When a patient is experiencing cardiac arrest as a result of traumatic injuries, an
AED should still be used following facility protocols. Often traumatic events are preceded by
medical events.
Assess, Recognize and Care Concept - ANS-A systematic, continuous approach for quick and
accurate assessment, rapid recognition and immediate care in emergency situations.
Automated external defibrillator (AED) - ANS-A portable electronic device that automatically
analyzes a patient's heart rhythm and provides defibrillation, an electrical shock that may help
the heart re-establish a perfusing rhythm; delivers defibrillation to patients with ventricular
fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.
Back blows - ANS-Blows between the scapulae to force an object out of the airway when a
person is choking.
Bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator - ANS-A handheld device used to ventilate a patient
through the delivery of ambient air, thereby providing a 20% to 21% concentration of oxygen.
Battery - ANS-The unlawful, harmful or offensive touching of a patient without the patient's
consent.
, BVM resuscitator is? - ANS-handheld device used to ventilate patients during respiratory arrest
or multiple- provider CPR.
Call First or Care First - ANS-Care first for an unresponsive child or infant whom you did not see
collapse. Provide 2 minutes of care based on the conditions found.
Capnography - ANS-A noninvasive way of measuring end-tidal carbon dioxide (CO,) level.
Cardiac arrest - ANS-Cessation of heart function. A patient who is not breathing normally (or
only gasping) and has no pulse is in cardiac arrest.
Chest compression - ANS-During chest compressions, you press down on the person's chest.
This squeezes (compresses) the heart between the breastbone (sternum) and spine, moving
blood out of the heart and to the brain and other vital organs.
Chest compression fraction (CCF) - ANS-The percentage of time spent performing chest
compressions during the resuscitation effort; an indicator of CPR quality.
Chest recoil - ANS-Return of the chest to the expanded position after a compression, which
allows blood to flow back into the heart.
Chest thrusts - ANS-Inward thrusts into the chest (while pulling straight back with the
thumb-side of the fist against the center of the person's breastbone) to force an object out of the
airway when a person is choking.
Child - ANS-A child is defined as someone from the age of 1 to the onset of puberty as
evidenced by breast development in girls and underarm hair development in boys (usually
around the age of 12).
Closed-loop communication - ANS-A communication technique used to prevent
misunderstandings; the receiver confirms that the message has been received and understood.
Compression depth for child (age 1 through onset ld puberty) - ANS-2 inches (or 1/3 the
anterior-posterior diameter of the chest)
Compression rate for child is what? - ANS-Between 100 and 120 per minute
Compression-to-ventilation ratio - ANS-The number of compressions and ventilations delivered
during CPR; this varies for adults, children and infants.
Compression-to-ventilation ratio changes if there is more than one provider. - ANS-TRUE: For
child or infant multiple-provider CPR, use 15:2. For an adult, the 30:2 ratio is the same for
single-provider and multiple-provider CPR.
Compression-to-ventilation ratio for infants during single-provider CPR is 15:2. - ANS-FALSE:
For infants, the compression-to-ventilation ratio during single-provider CPR is the same as it is
for adults and children-that is, 30:2. For infant and child multiple-provider CPR, use 15:2.
Compression/ventilation ration for adults for one responder? - ANS-30:2
Compression/ventilation ration for adults for two responders? - ANS-30:2
CPR breathing barrier protects you from: - ANS-Coming into contact with a patient's blood,
vomitus or saliva. Breathing in the patient's exhaled air.
CPR breathing barriers include: - ANS-Pocket masks
BVMS
Face shields
Depth of compressions for children is the same as for adults. - ANS-FALSE: For children,
compress to a depth of about 2 inches. For adults, compress to at least 2 inches.
(ROSC) - ANS-return of spontaneous circulation
Abandonment - ANS-Discontinuing care once it has begun.
Abdominal thrusts - ANS-Inward and upward thrusts just above the navel to force an object out
of the airway when a person is choking.
Administration of naloxone for a patient experiencing an opioid overdose is recommended
during respiratory arrest, but not cardiac arrest. - ANS-FALSE: It is recommended for both
respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Adolescent - ANS-In the context of CPR, someone from the onset of puberty (as evidenced by
breast development in girls and underarm hair development in boys-usually around the age of
12) through adulthood.
Advance directive - ANS-Written instructions that describe a patient's wishes (or the wishes of
the parent and/or legal guardian) regarding medical treatment or healthcare decisions.
Agonal Breaths - ANS-isolated or infrequent gasping that occur in the absence of normal
breathing in an unconscious patient.
Agonal breaths - ANS-Isolated or infrequent gasps that occur in the absence of normal
breathing in an unconscious patient; can occur after the heart has stopped beating and are
considered a sign of cardiac arrest.
Airway obstruction - ANS-Blockage within the airway that can prevent inhalation or ventilation.
An AED should be used when caring for a patient in cardiac arrest as a result of traumatic injury.
- ANS-TRUE: When a patient is experiencing cardiac arrest as a result of traumatic injuries, an
AED should still be used following facility protocols. Often traumatic events are preceded by
medical events.
An AED should be used when caring for a patient in cardiac arrest as a result of traumatic injury.
- ANS-TRUE: When a patient is experiencing cardiac arrest as a result of traumatic injuries, an
AED should still be used following facility protocols. Often traumatic events are preceded by
medical events.
Assess, Recognize and Care Concept - ANS-A systematic, continuous approach for quick and
accurate assessment, rapid recognition and immediate care in emergency situations.
Automated external defibrillator (AED) - ANS-A portable electronic device that automatically
analyzes a patient's heart rhythm and provides defibrillation, an electrical shock that may help
the heart re-establish a perfusing rhythm; delivers defibrillation to patients with ventricular
fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.
Back blows - ANS-Blows between the scapulae to force an object out of the airway when a
person is choking.
Bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator - ANS-A handheld device used to ventilate a patient
through the delivery of ambient air, thereby providing a 20% to 21% concentration of oxygen.
Battery - ANS-The unlawful, harmful or offensive touching of a patient without the patient's
consent.
, BVM resuscitator is? - ANS-handheld device used to ventilate patients during respiratory arrest
or multiple- provider CPR.
Call First or Care First - ANS-Care first for an unresponsive child or infant whom you did not see
collapse. Provide 2 minutes of care based on the conditions found.
Capnography - ANS-A noninvasive way of measuring end-tidal carbon dioxide (CO,) level.
Cardiac arrest - ANS-Cessation of heart function. A patient who is not breathing normally (or
only gasping) and has no pulse is in cardiac arrest.
Chest compression - ANS-During chest compressions, you press down on the person's chest.
This squeezes (compresses) the heart between the breastbone (sternum) and spine, moving
blood out of the heart and to the brain and other vital organs.
Chest compression fraction (CCF) - ANS-The percentage of time spent performing chest
compressions during the resuscitation effort; an indicator of CPR quality.
Chest recoil - ANS-Return of the chest to the expanded position after a compression, which
allows blood to flow back into the heart.
Chest thrusts - ANS-Inward thrusts into the chest (while pulling straight back with the
thumb-side of the fist against the center of the person's breastbone) to force an object out of the
airway when a person is choking.
Child - ANS-A child is defined as someone from the age of 1 to the onset of puberty as
evidenced by breast development in girls and underarm hair development in boys (usually
around the age of 12).
Closed-loop communication - ANS-A communication technique used to prevent
misunderstandings; the receiver confirms that the message has been received and understood.
Compression depth for child (age 1 through onset ld puberty) - ANS-2 inches (or 1/3 the
anterior-posterior diameter of the chest)
Compression rate for child is what? - ANS-Between 100 and 120 per minute
Compression-to-ventilation ratio - ANS-The number of compressions and ventilations delivered
during CPR; this varies for adults, children and infants.
Compression-to-ventilation ratio changes if there is more than one provider. - ANS-TRUE: For
child or infant multiple-provider CPR, use 15:2. For an adult, the 30:2 ratio is the same for
single-provider and multiple-provider CPR.
Compression-to-ventilation ratio for infants during single-provider CPR is 15:2. - ANS-FALSE:
For infants, the compression-to-ventilation ratio during single-provider CPR is the same as it is
for adults and children-that is, 30:2. For infant and child multiple-provider CPR, use 15:2.
Compression/ventilation ration for adults for one responder? - ANS-30:2
Compression/ventilation ration for adults for two responders? - ANS-30:2
CPR breathing barrier protects you from: - ANS-Coming into contact with a patient's blood,
vomitus or saliva. Breathing in the patient's exhaled air.
CPR breathing barriers include: - ANS-Pocket masks
BVMS
Face shields
Depth of compressions for children is the same as for adults. - ANS-FALSE: For children,
compress to a depth of about 2 inches. For adults, compress to at least 2 inches.
