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Knowing your limitations Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens. In 2-Rescuer CPR, switch roles every 5 cycles (2 minutes) Indications for high-quality CPR Unresponsive, no breathing/only gasping an no pulse Method to relieve chocking in responsive infant 5 back laps and 5 chest thrusts Technique for relief of choking in unresponsive infant CPR and look in the mouth for obstructing object Signifi...

if a conscious infant is choking, what is the proper procedure back blows & chest thrusts the 2 thumb encircling technique for infants is... preferred for two rescuer CPR compression to breaths for a child is 30:2 what is the first step for using an AED? turn on the AED a drowning victim needs the AED, what should you do? move them to dry place, dry them off, use the AED what is the recommended barrier device for single person rescue? mouth to-barrier ...

For which injury or illness would you activate the emergency response system? The person has trouble breathing What should you do when checking a conscious person? All of the above; Ask questions, Get consent, Do not touch or move painful, injured area on the body. When acting as a responder, your first step in an emergency would be to Recognize an emergency exists. During CPR which if the following techniques/devices is not recommended for a singer rescuer when providing...

emphasis on high-quality CPR compression rate of at least ___ per minute. 100 depth of compressions for children to adult 2 inches depth of compression for infants 1/3 of anterior/posterior diameter of chest. 1 1/2" compressions should be started what time limit? 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest. what are the signs of cardiac arrest? victim is unresponsive/not breathing/ineffective breathing time frame to start cpr once suspect of cardia arrest...

In terms of BLS, does CAB stand for? Compression Airway Breathing This is the new order recommended by AHA Steps BLS for adult rescue CAB = Compression Airway Breathing Are you OK? You get AED, you call 911 5 sec check (no more than 10) for pulse and breathing Is agonal breath considered breathing? No. Agonal breaths appear as gasps and drawing in air quickly; mouth open with head and neck moving with the gasps. May appear forceful or weak. May also sound like a snort, snore...

The compression to ventilation ratio for one rescuer giving CPR to individuals of ANY age is:* A. 30:1 B. 30:2 C. 15:1 D. 15:2 B How often should rescuers switch roles when performing two-rescuer CPR?* A. After every cycle of CPR B. After every two cycles of CPR C. After every five cycles of CPR D. After every 10 cycles of CPR C The proper steps for operating an AED are:* A. Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, shock the individual, and analyze the rhythm B. Power o...

Which of the following describes the proper sequences of BLS? A.) Pulse check, rescue breath, compression B.) Airway, breathing, compression C.) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 D.) C - A - B D The pulse assessed in an adult cardiac arrest victim is called the ______ pulse? A.) Groin B.) Radial C.) Carotid D.) Tempora C Choose the proper order of the Adult Chain of Survival: A.) Recognition, Call EMS, Advanced Life Support, Defibrillate, Post-Cardiac Arrest Care B.) Recognition, Ear...

How would you know that a rescue breath for a victim of any age is effective? You should see their chest rise. A child has a heart rate greater than 60 per minute and a pulse, but has ineffective breathing or is not breathing, what should the rescuer do? Give rescue breaths. (every 3-5 seconds) What ventilation device/ technique is not recommended for a single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR? The bag-mask ventilation technique. What would be the correct compression ...

What is the compression depth for infants? 1.5 inches (4 cm) What is the technique for delivering compressions for a single rescuer? Two fingers What is the technique for delivering compressions for two rescuers? Two thumbs-encircling hands What is the compression-ventilation rate and ratio for 2 rescuers? 15:2 If the arrest was not witnessed, what should the rescuer do? Initiate CPR before calling the police What age should the child be to use smaller siz...

A 65-year-old male is on a short ladder changing a light and suddenly collapses. He is unresponsive. What is the next step? a. Call 911/EMS. b. Begin CPR. c. Begin mouth-to-mouth ventilation. d. Check pulse a. Call 911/EMS. What method should be used to open his airway in the case with neck injury? a. Chin-lift b. Jaw thrust c. Head-tilt/chin-lift d. Head-tilt b. Jaw thrust CPR is initiated and the person's pulse returns, but he is not breathing. What ventilation rate should...

D) a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no normal pulse Which type of victim will require CPR? A. A victim that is telling you they believe they are having a heart attack B. A victim who is unresponsive but is breathing at an okay rate C. A victim with a pulse who is having trouble breathing D. A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no normal pulse A ) Use the Jaw- thrust maneuver When a victim has a suspected neck injury, what is the best w...

C-A-B compressions, airway, breaths Start compressions within ______ seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest. 10 Push hard, push fast: compress at a rate of ______ to _______/min with a depth of: 100 to 120/min -At least 2 inches (5cm) for adults -At least 1/3 the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5cm), for children -At least 1/3 the depth of the chest, about 1 1/2 inches (4cm), for infants Allow complete chest recoil after each compression. This allows blood to ...

What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? 30 compressions-2 breaths What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water? Pull the person out of the water and wipe chest 1 person preforming cpr on a child, two others arrive, what should occur next? Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. ...

What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the their rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR? Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes Why is defibrillation important? It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm. A 53-year-od woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and...

Why is defibrillation important? It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm (An AED can identify an abnormal heart rhythm that needs a shock. The AED can then deliver a shock that can convert a rhythm back to normal.) While performing high-quality CPR on an adult patient, what action should you ensure is being accomplished? Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches (When performing chest compressions on an adult (or adolescent), a compression depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) should be u...

All cardiac arrests situations are shockable by an AED False What is accomplished by CPR? It circulates blood until the heart is restored to good health What is cardiac arrest? When the heart stops effectively pumping blood How much blood is pumped during an effective chest compression compared to a normal heartbeat? 30% How does defibrillation work? It stuns the heart to stop ventricular fibrillation. When is it appropriate to place a victim in the recove...

What is the order of actions to be taken when there is a victim who may need your help? check scene, check responsiveness, call for help & call 911, and get the AED if alone What are the signs that a victim needs CPR? no breathing or abnormal breathing, unresponsivess, no pulse What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive victim that you don't suspect has a neck injury? head-tilt chin lift What is the maximum amount of time you should take to check for a pu...

A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? 2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions How do you pe...

First, Check victim for 2 things simultaneously Response & Breathing If adult is unresponsive and not breathing, or not breathing normally, Start CPR. Compression rate of: 100/min infants Adults 1.5 for infants 2 inches for adults (or 1/3 of the chest circumference) Lay people: Medical Professionals: Do not check for pulse. Only up to 10 seconds to search for pulse. Complete Sequence for 1 Rescuer: 1)Hey, are you okay? 2) activate emergency response...

Confidentiality falls into what three types of issues? Therapeutic, legal & ethical issues What is a leading cause of ethical complaints? Litigation for malpractice? Confidentiality 4th most frequent basis of disciplinary action According to the NASW Code of Ethics, social workers should protect confidentiality of all info except for when? Compelling professional reasons As necessary to prevent "serious, foreseeable, and imminent harm" to a client or other identifiable p...