Fundamentals of Nursing

What is the rate for chest compressions per minute for any age? 100 compressions per minute The compression-ventilation ratio for one or two rescuers for ADULT CPR is? 30 compression to 2 ventilation breaths The compression-ventilation ratio for one or two rescuer CHILD or INFANT CPR is? 15 compressions to 2 ventilation breaths Where should the hands be placed on the chest for adult CPR? hands should be placed on the lower half of breast bone What is the preferred hand technique for two rescuer infant CPR? 2 thumb - Thumb & encircling hand technique (compressions with thumbs) What is the depth of compressions on an adult? 2 inches What is the depth of compression on an infant? ⅓ the depth of the chest size or 4 cm The rescuers knows its rescue breaths are effective when what happens? When the chest rises What is the first step in using an AED? Turn it on After an AED shock is delivered, what is the next step? Check for breathing. If there isn't an breathing occurring, begin compressions and respirations. Why is high quality CPR and compressions necessary? High quality CPR is necessary because is provides adequate blood flow and oxygen circulation throughout the body when done correctly. When is scene safety assessed? When you first arrive at the scene Interruptions to CPR should take more than ___ seconds. 10 Chest compressions should be initiated within ___ seconds if identifying victim is not responsive and has no pulse. 10 In two rescuer CPR, the first rescuer starts ___________ _________________ while the seconds rescuers ____________ _ _ _. starts chest compressions; call 911. (or activated AED and/or provides help with airway) If a choking victim becomes unresponsive, the rescuer should first call for help (or EMS) and begin _____. CPR Rescue breaths for a CHILD or INFANT should be one breath every ________________. 3-5 seconds Rescue breaths for an ADULT should be one breath every ____________. 5-6 seconds How do you relive choking in an INFANT? 5 back slaps, 5 chest thrusts