Less Stress - Mod 5 Exam Questions AND Correct Answers
5 links of the CPR chain of survival - ✔✔1) recognition/activation of EMS
2) immediate high-quality CPR
3) rapid defibrillation
4) basic and advanced EMS
5) ALS and post arrest care
6) recovery
a person NOT showing signs of puberty is given compressions and ventilations at what rate? - ✔✔15:2
for 2 rescuers
30:2 for 1 rescuer
a person showing signs of puberty is given compressions and ventilations at what rate? - ✔✔30:2
regardless of number of rescuers
active compression-decompression CPR - ✔✔A technique that involves compressing the chest and then
actively pulling it back up to its neutral position or beyond (decompression); may increase the amount of
blood that returns to the heart, and thus, the amount of blood ejected from the heart during the
compression phase.
Device made of a suction cup that is placed in the center of the chest and the rescuer compresses and
then pulls up on the device to ensure that the chest returns to the natural position or beyond
agonal respirations - ✔✔Slow, shallow, irregular respirations or occasional gasping breaths; sometimes
seen in dying patients.
anaphylactic shock - ✔✔A severe reaction that occurs when an allergen is introduced to the
bloodstream of an allergic individual. Characterized by bronchoconstriction, labored breathing,
widespread vasodilation, circulatory shock, and sometimes sudden death.
anatomic differences in children that apply to CPR - ✔✔- smaller + narrower airways
,- FINISH CARD
Are mechanical devices proven to improve patient outcomes? - ✔✔there is no evidence yet supporting
whether or not pt outcomes are improved
automated implanted cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) - ✔✔small battery powered device that detects
and stop irregular heart beats by giving a gentle shock to the heart
cardiogenic shock - ✔✔Shock caused by inadequate function of the heart, or pump failure due to
conditions such as heart attack
chest compression fraction - ✔✔The total percentage of time during a resuscitation attempt in which
active chest compressions are being performed. Target is over 80% but higher the better since less
interruption
compensated shock - ✔✔The early stage of shock, in which the body can still compensate for blood loss.
contents of blood - ✔✔-white blood cells (leukocytes).
-Red blood cells (erythrocytes).
-platelets
- plasma
decompensated shock - ✔✔Occurs when the body can no longer compensate for low blood volume or
lack of perfusion. Late signs such as decreasing blood pressure become evident.
diastolic blood pressure - ✔✔the pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling
distributed shock - ✔✔A condition that occurs when there is widespread dilation of the small arterioles,
small venules, or both.
1. Septic shock - Infection
2. Neurogenic shock - Trauma
, 3. Anaphylactic shock - immune response + allergic reaction
dose attenuating system - ✔✔in AED, shocks have a decreased energy in order to be safer for children
gastric distention - ✔✔A condition in which air fills the stomach, often as a result of high volume and
pressure during artificial ventilation. Dangerous because can lead to aspiration and airway obstruction if
pt vomits and reduces volume of air getting to lungs
hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock - ✔✔loss of whole blood from the intravascular space due to severe
bleeding
How can carbon dioxide be transported through the body? - ✔✔dissolved in plasma, combined with
water in the form of bicarbonate, attached to hemoglobin
How can you tell if there is an AICD or pacemaker in the patient? - ✔✔small, hard lump beneath skin
(usually on the upper left side of the chest below the clavicle)
How do compressors switch positions when the time approaches? - ✔✔rescuer 1 should finish cycle of
30 compressions while second rescuer moves to the opposite side of the chest and into position to
deliver compressions. Rescuer 1 will deliver two rescue breaths and then rescuer 2 will take over and
resume compressions
How do you check for responsiveness in an infant? - ✔✔tap bottom of foot
How do you locate a carotid pulse? - ✔✔locate the larynx at the front of the neck and then slide two
finders to one side (the side closer to you) with light pressure to palpate pulse
How do you relieve a foreign body obstruction in a responsive adult? - ✔✔abdominal thrusts
How do you relieve a foreign body obstruction in a responsive pregnant or obese patient? - ✔✔chest
thrusts
5 links of the CPR chain of survival - ✔✔1) recognition/activation of EMS
2) immediate high-quality CPR
3) rapid defibrillation
4) basic and advanced EMS
5) ALS and post arrest care
6) recovery
a person NOT showing signs of puberty is given compressions and ventilations at what rate? - ✔✔15:2
for 2 rescuers
30:2 for 1 rescuer
a person showing signs of puberty is given compressions and ventilations at what rate? - ✔✔30:2
regardless of number of rescuers
active compression-decompression CPR - ✔✔A technique that involves compressing the chest and then
actively pulling it back up to its neutral position or beyond (decompression); may increase the amount of
blood that returns to the heart, and thus, the amount of blood ejected from the heart during the
compression phase.
Device made of a suction cup that is placed in the center of the chest and the rescuer compresses and
then pulls up on the device to ensure that the chest returns to the natural position or beyond
agonal respirations - ✔✔Slow, shallow, irregular respirations or occasional gasping breaths; sometimes
seen in dying patients.
anaphylactic shock - ✔✔A severe reaction that occurs when an allergen is introduced to the
bloodstream of an allergic individual. Characterized by bronchoconstriction, labored breathing,
widespread vasodilation, circulatory shock, and sometimes sudden death.
anatomic differences in children that apply to CPR - ✔✔- smaller + narrower airways
,- FINISH CARD
Are mechanical devices proven to improve patient outcomes? - ✔✔there is no evidence yet supporting
whether or not pt outcomes are improved
automated implanted cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) - ✔✔small battery powered device that detects
and stop irregular heart beats by giving a gentle shock to the heart
cardiogenic shock - ✔✔Shock caused by inadequate function of the heart, or pump failure due to
conditions such as heart attack
chest compression fraction - ✔✔The total percentage of time during a resuscitation attempt in which
active chest compressions are being performed. Target is over 80% but higher the better since less
interruption
compensated shock - ✔✔The early stage of shock, in which the body can still compensate for blood loss.
contents of blood - ✔✔-white blood cells (leukocytes).
-Red blood cells (erythrocytes).
-platelets
- plasma
decompensated shock - ✔✔Occurs when the body can no longer compensate for low blood volume or
lack of perfusion. Late signs such as decreasing blood pressure become evident.
diastolic blood pressure - ✔✔the pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling
distributed shock - ✔✔A condition that occurs when there is widespread dilation of the small arterioles,
small venules, or both.
1. Septic shock - Infection
2. Neurogenic shock - Trauma
, 3. Anaphylactic shock - immune response + allergic reaction
dose attenuating system - ✔✔in AED, shocks have a decreased energy in order to be safer for children
gastric distention - ✔✔A condition in which air fills the stomach, often as a result of high volume and
pressure during artificial ventilation. Dangerous because can lead to aspiration and airway obstruction if
pt vomits and reduces volume of air getting to lungs
hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock - ✔✔loss of whole blood from the intravascular space due to severe
bleeding
How can carbon dioxide be transported through the body? - ✔✔dissolved in plasma, combined with
water in the form of bicarbonate, attached to hemoglobin
How can you tell if there is an AICD or pacemaker in the patient? - ✔✔small, hard lump beneath skin
(usually on the upper left side of the chest below the clavicle)
How do compressors switch positions when the time approaches? - ✔✔rescuer 1 should finish cycle of
30 compressions while second rescuer moves to the opposite side of the chest and into position to
deliver compressions. Rescuer 1 will deliver two rescue breaths and then rescuer 2 will take over and
resume compressions
How do you check for responsiveness in an infant? - ✔✔tap bottom of foot
How do you locate a carotid pulse? - ✔✔locate the larynx at the front of the neck and then slide two
finders to one side (the side closer to you) with light pressure to palpate pulse
How do you relieve a foreign body obstruction in a responsive adult? - ✔✔abdominal thrusts
How do you relieve a foreign body obstruction in a responsive pregnant or obese patient? - ✔✔chest
thrusts
