American Heart Association - Basic Life
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In which locations do most out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest occur? - CORRECT ANSWERS Home
Which is the most cause of cardiac arrest in children? - CORRECT ANSWERS Respiratory failure
or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital chain of survival - CORRECT ANSWERS Rapid
Defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden arrest? - CORRECT ANSWERS When an abnormal
rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly
A 53-year old suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first
rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor. Which is the first action you
should take in this situation? - CORRECT ANSWERS Verify that the scene is safe for you and the
victim
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout 'are you okay" What is your next
action is? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 the best next action? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Start high-quality CPR beginning with chest compressions
, What is the ratio of compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult? - CORRECT ANSWERS
30 compressions to 2 breaths
What are the depth and rate for chest compressions for an adult? - CORRECT ANSWERS A rate
of 100-120 compressions per minute and depth of at least 2 inches
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - CORRECT ANSWERS Assign tasks to
other rescuers and rotate compressors every two minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method for
opening the airway? - CORRECT ANSWERS Jaw Thrust
What is the appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives at the victim's side? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Power on the AED
After performing high-quality CPR for five minutes, the team leader frequently interrupts chest
compressions to check for a pulse even though the victim has no organized rhythm when the AED
analyzes the rhythm. Which action demonstrates constructive intervention? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Suggest to resume chest compressions without delay
If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted defibrillator, what special steps should be taken? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Avoid placing the AED pad directly over the implanted device
The team leader ask you to perform bag mask ventilation during a resuscitation attempt, but have not
perfected that skill. What would be an appropriate way to acknowledge your limitations? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Tell the team leader that you are not comfortable performing that task
What is the appropriate action to demonstrate closed-loop communication when the team leader
assigns you a task? - CORRECT ANSWERS Repeat back to the team leader to the task you were
assigned
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |GET IT
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In which locations do most out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest occur? - CORRECT ANSWERS Home
Which is the most cause of cardiac arrest in children? - CORRECT ANSWERS Respiratory failure
or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital chain of survival - CORRECT ANSWERS Rapid
Defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden arrest? - CORRECT ANSWERS When an abnormal
rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly
A 53-year old suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first
rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor. Which is the first action you
should take in this situation? - CORRECT ANSWERS Verify that the scene is safe for you and the
victim
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout 'are you okay" What is your next
action is? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 the best next action? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Start high-quality CPR beginning with chest compressions
, What is the ratio of compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult? - CORRECT ANSWERS
30 compressions to 2 breaths
What are the depth and rate for chest compressions for an adult? - CORRECT ANSWERS A rate
of 100-120 compressions per minute and depth of at least 2 inches
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - CORRECT ANSWERS Assign tasks to
other rescuers and rotate compressors every two minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method for
opening the airway? - CORRECT ANSWERS Jaw Thrust
What is the appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives at the victim's side? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Power on the AED
After performing high-quality CPR for five minutes, the team leader frequently interrupts chest
compressions to check for a pulse even though the victim has no organized rhythm when the AED
analyzes the rhythm. Which action demonstrates constructive intervention? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Suggest to resume chest compressions without delay
If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted defibrillator, what special steps should be taken? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Avoid placing the AED pad directly over the implanted device
The team leader ask you to perform bag mask ventilation during a resuscitation attempt, but have not
perfected that skill. What would be an appropriate way to acknowledge your limitations? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Tell the team leader that you are not comfortable performing that task
What is the appropriate action to demonstrate closed-loop communication when the team leader
assigns you a task? - CORRECT ANSWERS Repeat back to the team leader to the task you were
assigned
