BLS ASHI CPR TEST QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

What is the most effective way to end ventricular fibrillation? - Answer-Defibrillation. A controlled electrical shock is sent through the heart to stop ventricular fibrillation, allowing the heart's normal electrical activity to return and restore the normal pumping action of the heart A 34 year old man has been pulled out of a lake after being submerged for several minutes. Bystanders described that he appeared to become exhausted while swimming. Why are effective rescue breaths important if your BLS assessment indicates cardiac arrest? - Answer-Drowning is a common cause of secondary cardiac arrest in which the heart becomes progressively weaker from lack of oxygen. Immediate CPR with an emphasis on high-quality rescue breaths may provide his only chance for survival You are part of a team of BLS providers who have responded to a person experiencing a cardiac arrest. Identify 2 main things that have an influence on being able to treat this person in a high-performance manner. - Answer-High-quality CPR skills and a more efficient team approach to resuscitation True or false? You are caring for a 5 year old who is not breathing. Because she is a child, it is not important to use a CPR mask or bag-mask device when giving rescue breaths. - Answer-False. Standard precautions is a set of protective practices used whether or not an infection is suspected. To be effective, your approach is the same for everyone, regardless of situation or age You are an EMS provider who has responded to a bystander report of a person who has collapsed. Your BLS assessment indicates cardiac arrest. Because you are the EMS response, to who might you communicate about the arrest - Answer-An EMS provider may request help from advanced care providers or inform other incoming responders about the details of the situation found What are the 4 measures of high-quality chest compressions for an adult? - Answer-Compress deeply (more than 2 inches), compress fast (100-120 times per minute), do not lean on chest between compressions, and minimize interruptions when doing compressions What is the recommended length and volume of a rescue breath? - Answer-Each breath should be about 1 second in length. Special care should be taken not to give too much ai