CPR TEST 2024 REVIEW RETAKE EXAM WITH ACCURATE CORRECT
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What's the primary difference between compressions on an adult vs. a small child?
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Use one hand instead of 2 on a child's chest
You notice that a 6 month old infant is not awake, not moving, and not breathing normally. The infant's skin is blue. What would make you suspect the infant is unconscious from choking? - When you attempt to breathe air into the lungs, the air will not go in regardless of your attempt to re-position the airway
When checking for scene safety for the use of an AED, which of these best describes the dangers that would stop us from using an AED? - Flammable gases, patient lying in standing water, combustible liquids near the victim
What is the best, most accurate description for "agonal respirations"? - An ineffective
gasping, gulping type of attempt to breathe that does not look normal
What is the most effective way to stop an arterial bleed when there is no object still in
the wound? - Apply direct pressure on the laceration with a gloved hand or
clean/sterile dressing
You are placing AED pads on a cardiac arrest victim when you see a metal necklace on
his neck. What should you do with the necklace? - Move it out of the way if needed in
order to place the pads.
You have an unconscious choking person. 911 has been called and you just gave the
first set of 30 compressions. What should you do next? - Check the mouth for an object
You find that the victim is not responsive, not breathing normally, and you've called 911.
What is your next treatment? - Begin chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per
minute and give 2 rescue breaths after every 30 compressions
A 10-year-old female just collapsed on the floor after choking on a grape. What would
be your first action after calling 911? - Give 30 chest compressions
Choose the correct location and hand placement to perform abdominal thrusts on a choking child. - Place the thumb side of the fist just above the navel (belly button) but below the ribs
Which of these is a controllable risk factor of cardiovascular disease or heart attacks?
- Exercise
What is the best way to eliminate the fear of bloodborne disease transmission when a
victim needs your help? - Use personal protective equipment
The scene is safe, you've turned on the AED, and it prompts you to attach the pads.
Choose the best answer for correct pad placement on an adult cardiac arrest victim. - Place one pad on upper right side of chest and other on left lower outer chest wall below the left breast, centered on middle of arm pit
You are performing CPR on an 8 month old infant and an AED arrives. How would you
apply the pads on the infant? - One on the center of the chest and the other on the
center of the back
You are in a restaurant when you see a man standing at the side of his table looking
panicked. He appears to be gagging but not making any sounds. The scene is safe so
you move toward the person. What is the first thing you should do? - Ask if he is
choking to see if he can respond verbally
Why is shock so dangerous? - Shock will eventually cause the person to lose their
breathing and pulse if not treated.
When is a head injury an automatic 911 call? - When the victim is unconscious at any
point after the injury
After CPR has been started, when would it be appropriate to stop?
- When the scene becomes unsafe for the rescuer
- When an equally trained or more advanced trained rescuer takes over for you
- When the victim begins to move and breathe normally
- All of the above - All of the above
When using an alcohol-based hand gel to disinfect your hands, what is one important
step? - Rub all around your hands and fingers, and cover all surface areas
The scene is safe, you've turned on the AED and it prompts you to attach the pads. Choose the best answer for correct pad placement on a 10 year old child cardiac arrest victim. - Place one pad on upper right side of chest and the other pad on the lower left side of the chest
What's the primary difference between compressions on an adult vs. a small child? -
We may use one hand instead of two in order to compress the small child's chest
You find an infant in a safe environment who is not moving and not breathing normally.
What would be the correct course of action? - Call 911 and begin infant CPR [Show Less]