Airway
Breathing
Circulation
AEDs
Misc.
100
What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive victim?
The Head Tilt-Chin Lift Maneuver
100
What should you do when a CHILD victim has a pulse of MORE than 60 BPM but is not breathing?
Give rescue breaths without chest compressions
100
What is the maximum amount of time you should take to check for a pulse?
10 seconds
100
What size AED pads should be used on a victim less than 8 years of age?
Pediatric pads are recommended however, adult pads may be used if pediatric pads are unavailable
100
When does a rescuer think about Scene Safety?
As soon as they see a potential victim.
200
What device would you use to deliver breaths in 2 person CPR?
Bag-Mask Device
200
What should you do to minimize the risk of air entering the victim's stomach during bag-mask ventilations?
Give a breath just until you see the chest rise
200
What is the correct depth of chest compressions for a child victim?
At least 2 inches
200
What is the first step when operating an AED?
Turn on the AED
200
What three characteristics must be absent to be in cardiac arrest?
A victim who is unresponsive, not breathing and has no pulse
300
What is the job of Rescuer # 2 in two-person CPR if Rescuer 1 is doing chest compressions?
This person maintains an open airway and gives breaths
300
What is the best way to relieve severe chocking in an infant?
5 Back Slaps followed by 5 Chest Thrusts
300
What should you do if the AED states "No shock needed"?
Resume chest compressions
300
What should you do after the AED delivers a shock?
Begin chest compressions
300
What is the purpose of chest compressions?
They pump blood to the rest of the body.
400
What is should you do if an adult choking victim becomes unresponsive while performing abdominal thrusts?
Immediately call for help and Begin CPR- starting with chest compressions
400
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer CPR for anyone of any age?
30:2
400
What is the recommended compression rate (how many in one minute) for performing CPR on a victim of any age?
At least 100 compressions per minute
400
When should you deliver a shock from an AED?
The AED advises a shock, charges, states a "clear the victim" message and tells me to push the "shock" button
400
Why is it important to allow the chest to fully recoil between compressions?
It allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions.
500
What should you observe when determining if rescue breaths are effective?
Visible chest rise with each rescue breath
500
How do you perform CPR on a victim with an Advanced Airway in place?
Compress at a rate of at least 100 BPM while delivering 1 breath every 6-8 seconds
500
Where do you place your hands when performing chest compressions on an adult or child?
The lower half of the breast bone
500
To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressors switch roles?
After every 5 Cycles or 2 minutes of CPR.
500
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer child or infant CPR?
15:2
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