EMK 9th grade AHA CPR exam

Front

You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. 911 and AED have been called. What should you do next?

Back

Begin CPR, the gasps are not normal breathing

Front

Which element of team dynamics is defined by team members knowing their boundaries and asking for help before a situation worsens?

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

Front

While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you make sure is being done correctly?

Back

Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches

Front

What action supports 2 rescuer CPR?

Back

Two rescuers should alternate every 2 minutes or every 5 cycles giving high-quality chest compressions.

Front

A 9-year-old child suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for help and activates the emergency response system using his mobile phone. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation effort?

Back

Two rescuers should alternate every 2 minutes giving high-quality chest compressions

Front

Characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR for a child?

Back

At least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches (5 cm)

Front

How can rescuers be certain they are providing effective breaths when using a bag valve mask (BVM)?

Back

Observing the chest rise and fall with each breath

Front

When performing CPR on an unresponsive person who is choking, what additional step should you take?

Back

Each time you open the airway, look into the mouth for the obstructing object.

Front

What ratio of compressions to ventilations or breaths should be used for one person infant CPR?

Back

Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths