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To perform the head-tilt/chin lift technique on an adult: - (answers)Press down on
the forehead while pulling up on the bony part of the chin with two to three
fingers of the other hand.
Modified Jaw-Thrust Maneuver - (answers)used to open the airway when a
patient is suspected of having a head, neck or spinal injury. To perform this
maneuver on an adult, kneel above the patient's head
Simultaneous Breathing and Pulse Check - (answers)Once the airway is open,
simultaneously check for breathing and a carotid pulse, for at least 5 but no more
than 10 seconds.
Agonal Breaths - (answers)isolated or infrequent gasping that occur in the
absence of normal breathing in an unconscious patient.
How many ventalations and how often for patient in respiratory arrest? -
(answers)Give 1 ventilation every 5 to 6 seconds
myocardial infarction - (answers)myocardial infarction heart attack refers to the
necrosis (death) of heart tissue as a result of a loss of oxygenated blood.
Abandonment - (answers)Discontinuing care once it has begun.
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Abdominal thrusts - (answers)Inward and upward thrusts just above the navel to
force an object out of the airway when a person is choking.
Adolescent - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)Blockage within the airway that can prevent
inhalation or ventilation.
Assess, Recognize and Care Concept - (answers)A systematic, continuous
approach for quick and accurate assessment, rapid recognition and immediate
care in emergency situations.
Automated external defibrillator (AED) - (answers)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;
BLS Hospital Corpsman-with 100% verified solutions
2025-2026 tutor verified.
To perform the head-tilt/chin lift technique on an adult: - (answers)Press down on
the forehead while pulling up on the bony part of the chin with two to three
fingers of the other hand.
Modified Jaw-Thrust Maneuver - (answers)used to open the airway when a
patient is suspected of having a head, neck or spinal injury. To perform this
maneuver on an adult, kneel above the patient's head
Simultaneous Breathing and Pulse Check - (answers)Once the airway is open,
simultaneously check for breathing and a carotid pulse, for at least 5 but no more
than 10 seconds.
Agonal Breaths - (answers)isolated or infrequent gasping that occur in the
absence of normal breathing in an unconscious patient.
How many ventalations and how often for patient in respiratory arrest? -
(answers)Give 1 ventilation every 5 to 6 seconds
myocardial infarction - (answers)myocardial infarction heart attack refers to the
necrosis (death) of heart tissue as a result of a loss of oxygenated blood.
Abandonment - (answers)Discontinuing care once it has begun.
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Abdominal thrusts - (answers)Inward and upward thrusts just above the navel to
force an object out of the airway when a person is choking.
Adolescent - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)Blockage within the airway that can prevent
inhalation or ventilation.
Assess, Recognize and Care Concept - (answers)A systematic, continuous
approach for quick and accurate assessment, rapid recognition and immediate
care in emergency situations.
Automated external defibrillator (AED) - (answers)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;
