AHA BLS (CPR) Tests Versions A and B Study Guide.docx

AHA BLS (CPR) Tests Versions A and B
Study Guide Questions and Answers.
High-quality CPR improves a victim's chance of - ANS >> survival
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Start compressions within - ANS >> 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest.
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Push - ANS >> hard, push fast
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Compress at a rate of - ANS >> 100 to 120/min. (for victims of all ages)
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Compress the chest at least - ANS >> 2 inches (5 cm) for adults
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Compress at least - ANS >> one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm), for children
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Compress at least - ANS >> one third the depth of the chest, about 1 ½ inches (4 cm) for infants
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Allow the chest to - ANS >> recoil completely after each compression.
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____________________ interruptions in compressions - ANS >> Minimize x x x x x x x




Give effective breaths that __________________________________ (this applies whether you are using
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mouth-to-mouth, a face mask, or a bag- mask) - ANS >> make the chest rise
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Avoid _________________________ ventilation - ANS >> excessive
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Why is rapid defibrillation important to survival? - ANS >> it can double or triple the chances of survival
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If a victim is ____________________, is not __________________ or is making gasping sounds, and has
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xno _______________, you should begin __________. - ANS >> unresponsive; breathing; pulse; CPR
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Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR? - ANS >> chest
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recoil allows blood to flow into the heart
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When giving compressions, rescuers should switch compressors after - ANS >> every 5 cycles of CPR
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(about every 2 minutes, or sooner if tired)
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Defibrillation can restore a normal - ANS >> heart rhythm.
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What is the first step in using an AED? - ANS >> Power on the AED
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What is the second step in using an AED? - ANS >> Attach AED pads to victim's chest. Choose adult pads
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for victims 8 years of age or older. Peel the backing away from the AED pads. Attach the adhesive AED
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pads to the victim's bare chest. Follow the placement diagrams on the pad. Attach the AED connecting
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cables to the AED device.
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