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You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear
gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next? -
CORRECT ANSWER-start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions. The
gasps are NOT normal breathing
A 9-yr-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest and activates the emergency
response system. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional
rescuers immediately arrive to assist. What actions should occur next to support a
team-based resuscitation attempt? - CORRECT ANSWER-Two rescuers should
alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
A 9-yr-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest and activates the emergency
response system. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional
rescuers immediately arrive to assist. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the
third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
"The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions,
and tasks during a resuscitation attempt." Match this statement with the most
appropriate element of team dynamics listed. - CORRECT ANSWER-clear roles and
responsibilities
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation
attempt worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team
dynamics listed. - CORRECT ANSWER-Knowing your limitations
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER-homes
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
Why is defibrillation important? - CORRECT ANSWER-It can restore a regular cardiac
rhythm
Answers Latest |Update| Verified
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You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear
gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next? -
CORRECT ANSWER-start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions. The
gasps are NOT normal breathing
A 9-yr-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest and activates the emergency
response system. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional
rescuers immediately arrive to assist. What actions should occur next to support a
team-based resuscitation attempt? - CORRECT ANSWER-Two rescuers should
alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
A 9-yr-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest and activates the emergency
response system. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional
rescuers immediately arrive to assist. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the
third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
"The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions,
and tasks during a resuscitation attempt." Match this statement with the most
appropriate element of team dynamics listed. - CORRECT ANSWER-clear roles and
responsibilities
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation
attempt worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team
dynamics listed. - CORRECT ANSWER-Knowing your limitations
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER-homes
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
Why is defibrillation important? - CORRECT ANSWER-It can restore a regular cardiac
rhythm
