AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEARTCODE® BLS ONLINE JUNE 2022 REVIEW

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEARTCODE® BLS
ONLINE JUNE 2022 REVIEW

verify scene safety

check for responsiveness

look for no breathing and only gasping and check pulse

activate the emergency response system and get an AED
What are the correct actions to take for scene safety and assessment?
1 breath over 1 second, while watching for chest rise
How are breaths delivered using a bag-mask device?
below the right collarbone (not anatomical)

side of the left nipple (not anatomical)
Where should AED pads be placed in the anterolateral placement for adults and
children 8 years or older?
left side of the back (not anatomical)

left side of the chest (not anatomical)
Where should AED pads be placed in the anteroposterior placement for adults and
children 8 years or older?
approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
When performing high-quality CPR on child, what is the correct
depth of compressions?
100 to 120 per minute
What is the target rate for chest compressions for children?
pulse checks

defibrillation

rhythm analysis

compressor switches

intubation
When performing high-quality CPR, when do pauses in compressions typically occur?
intravenous

intramuscular

intranasal