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
... [Show More] 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 and ventilation rates for 2-rescuer CPR in the presence of an advanced airway?
100/min (compressions) and 1 breath every 6-8 seconds.
After the AED delivers a shock, what should the rescuer do?
Resume CPR immediately, starting with compressions.
An unresponsive infant is not breathing, has a heart rate of 53 beats per minute and there are signs of poor perfusion even with oxygenation and ventilation with bag and mask. What would you perform?
Perform CPR.
Where do you place your hands to perform chest compressions on an adult?
On the breastbone, center of chest, between the nipples/sternum.
What is the preferred chest compression technique for an infant for 2-rescuer CPR?
The two thumb-encircling hands technique.
What is the rate for performing chest compressions for a victim all ages?
100 per minute.
What is the depth of compressions for an adult?
2 inches.
What is the ratio for 2-rescuer child CPR?
15/2
What is the ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR?
30/2 (5 cycles)
What is the ratio for 2-rescuer infant CPR?
15/2 (10 cycles)
What is the depth of compressions for an infant?
1/3 to the 1/2 the diameter of the chest. (1.5 inches)
When would you start CPR for any victim?
When there's no breathing, pulse, or consciousness.
Why is the correct depth of compressions important during CPR?
Because it maximizes the refilling of the heart with blood.
What is the first step in operating an AED?
Turning it ON.
When a choking victim becomes unresponsive, what should you do after you have someone activate the emergency response system?
Lower victim to the ground and begin CPR.
When should the rescuer begin to check for scene safety?
Before performing any other CPR procedures, when you arrive.
According to new guidelines when a victim is unresponsive and not breathing, it is recommended that a healthcare provider check a pulse for no more than how many seconds?
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