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in which locations so most out-of-hospital cardiac arrest occur? - correct
answer. homes
which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - correct
answer. respiratory failure or shock
what is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? -
correct answer.
defibrillation
a 53 year old man collapses and becomes unresponsive. you witnessed his
collapse and are the first rescuer at the scene, where the man is lying
motionless on the floor.
which is the first action you should take in this situation? - correct answer.
verify the scene is safe
the man does not respond when you tap his shoulders and shout. "are you
ok?" what is your best next action? - correct answer. shout for nearby help
Several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate the emergency
response and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As you check for a
pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is gasping for air and making
"snorting" sounds. You do not feel a pulse. What is your best next action? -
correct answer. start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions
, what is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to
an adult? - correct answer. 30 compressions to 2 breaths
what are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult? - correct
answer. a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and a depth of
approximately 2 inches