AHA BLS CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW

AHA BLS CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW where is the carotid pulse located? - In the grove between the trachea and sternoclastoid muscle Where is the brachial pulse located? - On the medical side (inside) of the upper arm, between the elbow and shoulder when performing 2-rescuer CPR what it the compression to ventilation ratio? - 15:2 when should the two thumb encircling hands technique be used? - When performing compressions What is the depth of compressions? - 1/3 depth of the chest What is The compression to ventilation ratio for one rescuer child infant CPR? - 30:2 What happens when a second rescuer arrives to a one rescuer child infant CPR? - The ratio become 15:2 What should the compression rate be for all CPR patients? - At least 100/minute How is gastric inflation caused? - It is caused when air enters the victim stomach during bag mask ventilation it is caused by breaths given to quickly or with too much force What techniques can be used when performing one rescuer CPR to provide breaths? - Mouth-to-mouth mouth to mask mouth to barrier device When performing two rescuer CPR what device is recommended for providing breaths to victim? - A bag mask device What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an unconscious patient? - The head tilt chin lift maneuver If you suspect cervical spine injury what maneuver should be used to open the airway? - Modified jaw thrust maneuver Is a rescue breath effective? - A rescue breath is effective for a patient of any age if it causes the chest to rise How long should interruptions in chest compressions be limited to? - No more than 10 seconds What is the only reason to move an adult CPR victim? - The only reason to move an adult CPR victim is if they are in a dangerous environment? Who is CPR required for? - CPR is required for victims if they are unresponsive have no normal breathing and no pulse. What is the first step once an AED arrives on the scene? - The first step is to turn it on Why are chest compressions important? - Chest compressions are important because the compressions pump blood to the rest of the body When should the CPR compressor switch roles? - After every five cycles of compressions and breath? What will the first rescuer provide during