CPR BLS Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CPR YMCA Exam I QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE CERTIFIED ANSWERS 2023/2024 You are caring for a child who is unresponsive but breathing normally. No trauma is suspected, and the scene is safe. You want to protect the child's open airway. You have extended the arm nearest to you up alongside the head, brought the other arm across his chest, and have the back of his hand against his cheek. What is your next step? - correct answer Grasp the shoulder and hip and roll the child onto his side. You and ...

CPR YMCA QUESTIONS AND GUARANTEED ANSWERS 2023/2024 To observe standard precautions means - correct answer To follow a set of infection control practices used whether or not an infection is suspected Prevention of airway and breathing emergencies; early CPR with an emphasis on effective rescue breaths and, if needed, rapid defibrillation; early activation of the appropriate emergency response protocol; effective BLS and ALS care and transportation; and effective post-cardiac arrest care a...

High quality CPR includes how many compressions in one minute? - 100-120 The proper ratio for compressions to breaths in a 2 person rescue of an infant is: - 15:2 The first step to take when the AED arrives is: - turn on the AED. When performing compressions on an adult, you should compress the chest this many inches deep: - at least 2 If an AED detects an abnormal rhythm, your next step is to: - follow the directions given by the AED Once the AED is applied and it begins to analyze the rh...

Why is defibrillation important? - It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm (An AED can identify an abnormal heart rhythm that needs a shock. The AED can then deliver a shock that can convert a rhythm back to normal.) While performing high-quality CPR on an adult patient, what action should you ensure is being accomplished? - Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches (When performing chest compressions on an adult (or adolescent), a compression depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) should be u...

What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? - Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the their rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR? - Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes Why is defibrillation important? - It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm. A 53-year-od woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not hav...

Why is defibrillation important?It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm (An AED can identify an abnormal heart rhythm that needs a shock. The AED can then deliver a shock that can convert a rhythm back to normal.) While performing high-quality CPR on an adult patient, what action should you ensure is being accomplished?Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches (When performing chest compressions on an adult (or adolescent), a compression depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) should be used.)...

In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur?Homes Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?Respiratory failure or shock What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival?Rapid defibrillation Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest?When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly. You watch a 53 year-old man collapse and become unresponsive. What is the first action you should take in this sit...

CPR BLS Exam 2021 AHA questions and answers well illustrated. Why is defibrillation important? - correct answers.It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm (An AED can identify an abnormal heart rhythm that needs a shock. The AED can then deliver a shock that can convert a rhythm back to normal.) While performing high-quality CPR on an adult patient, what action should you ensure is being accomplished? - correct answers.Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches (When p...

High quality CPR includes how many compressions in one minute? - 100-120 The proper ratio for compressions to breaths in a 2 person rescue of an infant is: - 15:2 The first step to take when the AED arrives is: - turn on the AED. When performing compressions on an adult, you should compress the chest this many inches deep: - at least 2 If an AED detects an abnormal rhythm, your next step is to: - follow the directions given by the AED Once the AED is applied and it begins to analyze the rh...

What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? - Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the their rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR? - Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes Why is defibrillation important? - It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm. A 53-year-od woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not hav...