American Heart Association CPR and AED Certification Questions and Answers 100% Pass

American Heart Association CPR and AED Certification Questions and Answers 100% Pass When I first see a potential victim I must ensure that the scene is safe A victim that requires CPR Unresponsive No breathing or normal breathing "gasping" No pulse 10 second check Head tilt chin lift is the best way to open an airway of an unresponsive victim with no suspected neck injury Maximum time to check pulse 10 Seconds Bag mask device is for 2 person CPR Adult chest compression depth 2 inches Child who has a pulse of 60/min but is not breathing requires breathes only Adult 1-person CPR ratio Adult 30:2 Adequate depth of compression is needed to create blood flow Compression per minute 100 To minimize the risk of gastric inflation during bag-mask ventilation give a breath just until you see the chest rise A child is younger than 8 years of age can use AED adult pads if pediatric pads are not available 2-rescuer CPR in the presence of an advanced airway in an adult victim should compress at least 100/min with 1 breath every 6 to 8 seconds As soon as an AED becomes available turn it on Hand placement to perform chest compression on an adult should be placed on the lower half of the breastbone After the AED delivers a shock immediately restart CPR When a victim becomes unresponsive from an airway obstruction active EMS and begin CPR 2-rescuer child CPR ratio child 15:2 You should administer breaths by using a bag-mask device for a child who is not breathing but does have a pulse at a rate of 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds when Depth of compression for an infant victim 1.5 inches An effective rescue breath for an infant victim is when the chest rises visibly 2-rescuer infant CPR Infant 15:2 2 thumb-encircling hands technique is the preferred technique for providing chest compression during 2-rescuer infant CPR Cycles of 5 back slaps, followed by 5 chest thrusts is the best action to relieve severe choking in a responsive infant Child 1 person CPR ratio Child 30:2 Infant 1-person CPR ratio infant 30:2