BLS AHA CPR

Front

What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?

Back

Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths

Front

What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?

Back

Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest.

Front

What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt after a 9-year-old child has collapsed and is in cardiac arrest? Options: Two rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths., One rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive., Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions., Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths.

Back

Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.

Front

You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?

Back

Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing

Front

Why is defibrillation important?

Back

It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.

Front

When an AED arrives for a 53-year-old woman who is unresponsive, not breathing, and has no pulse, what is the first step for using it?

Back

Turn on the AED

Front

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. After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?

Back

Follow the AED prompts

Front

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: Clear roles and responsibilities, Constructive intervention, Knowing your limitations, Mutual respect.

Back

Clear roles and responsibilities

Front

“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: Summarizing and reevaluation, Constructive intervention, Knowledge sharing, Knowing your limitations.

Back

Knowing your limitations

Front

A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?

Back

Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions