YMCA CPR class notes questions with correct answers

When providing rescue breaths using a bag-mask device, it is highly recommended to: - Answer Continue use of an oropharyngeal airway, to maintain an open airway. You are part of a three person team performing CPR. One rescuer is giving chest compressions. You are one of two people giving rescue breaths using a bag-mask device. Your partner will hold and squeeze the bag. You should: - Answer Position the mask on the person's face, with your palms and thumbs on both sides of the mask You are attending to a neighbor who is unresponsive, not breathing, and pulseless. Your spouse has activated EMS while you begin CPR. You have just given your first set of compressions and are ready to give your initial rescue breaths using a CPR mask. You should: - Answer Inspect the mask to make sure the one-way valve is in place. You are attending to a patient who is unresponsive and is breathing normally. You are alone and need to activate EMS. You should: - Answer Place the person in a recovery position and then activate EMS You are at the park with your dog, walking near a group of teenagers who are skateboarding along the park paths. Suddenly, they start shouting for help. One of the teenagers is on the ground and not moving. You should: - Answer Pause for a brief moment and look for obvious hazards You are attending to 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. Your next step should be to: - Answer Grasp the shoulder