Rapid defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to survival?
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You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. What is your next course of action?
A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR. When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?
“The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt. Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant?
An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable to make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help. You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with ...
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modification should you incorporate?
How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a child victim?
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback?
A middle-aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. Which action is most likely to positively impact this victim’s survival?
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. What should you do next?
A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?
“Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens.” Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?
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. ...
What is a consideraton when you are using an AED?
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device?
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
After the AED pads are attached to the victim’s bare chest, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first ...
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished?