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AHA BLS CPR Test (ACTUAL TEST ) Questions
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The 4 signs of poor perfusion - ANSWER >>1. Cool extremities 2. Altered mental state 3. Weak pulses 4. Pale/Cyanotic Which victim requires CPR? - ANSWER>>A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse What's the difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack? - ANSWER>>Cardiac arrest is when the heart develops an abnormal rhythm and can't pump blood. A heart attack is when blood flow is blocked to part of the heart. 6 components of high quality CPR? - ANSWER>>1. Compressions start within 10 seconds 2. Push hard and fast 3. Allow full chest recoil 4. Minimize interruptions 5. Give effective breaths 6. Avoid excessive ventilation Define ROSC - ANSWER>>Return Of Spontaneous Circulation Signs of cardiac arrest - ANSWER>>unresponsive, not breathing, no pulse Define OHCA - ANSWER>>Out Of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Define IHCA - ANSWER>>In Hospital Cardiac Arrest 6 Part EMS PPE - ANSWER>>1. Medical Gloves 2. Eye Pro 3. Full Body Coverage 4. High-Visibility Clothing 5. Safety Footwear 6. Safety Helmets When should compressions start after cardiac arrest? - ANSWER>> seconds Define Adult - ANSWER>>After the onset of puberty and older
Define Children - ANSWER>>1yr. - Onset of puberty Define Infant - ANSWER>>Less than 1yr old excluding new borns in delivery room What % of adult patients survive cardiac arrests to hospital discharge? - ANSWER>>10% Where do most OHCA happen? - ANSWER>>Home (70%) What is the leading cause of death in the US? - ANSWER>>sudden cardiac arrest CPR components - ANSWER>>Compressions Airway Breaths Where do you check for a pulse on an adult? - ANSWER>>palpate a carotid pulse What are agonal gasps? - ANSWER>>Agonal gasps are not normal breathing. May be present in the first few minutes after sudden cardiac arrest. Chest compression rate - ANSWER>>100-120/min Proper compression depth for adults? - ANSWER>>2in Proper compression depth for children? - ANSWER>>2in or 1/3 of chest Proper compression depth for infants? - ANSWER>>1 1/2in or 1/3 of chest What is the only reason you should move a victim during CPR? - ANSWER>>Scene safety What type of surface should you perform CPR on? - ANSWER>>firm/hard surface
What are opioids? - ANSWER>>Opioids are medications used primarily for pain relief. What are 3 assessments that can used on scene of a potential Opioid Overdose? - ANSWER>>1. Direct communication with bystanders 2. Direct observation of the victim 3. Observation of the surroundings What method should NOT be used on a choking infant? - ANSWER>>Abdominal Thrust (Heimlich) If the choking victim is obese or pregnant, what method should be used? - ANSWER>>Chest thrust How can you know if you have successfully removed an airway obstruction from and unresponsive victim? - ANSWER>>1. Feel air movement and see the chest rise with breaths
- See and remove a foreign body from victims mouth What methods are used for relieving choking in infants? - ANSWER>>Back slaps and chest thrusts Signs of a mild airway obstruction - ANSWER>>-Good air exchange
- Can cough forcefully
- May Wheeze between coughs Signs of severe airway obstruction - ANSWER>>-Clutching throat with thumb and fingers - Unable to speak or cry
- Poor or no air exchange
- Weak or ineffective cough or no cough at all
- High Pitch noise while inhaling or no noise at all
- Possible cyanosis how many back slaps and chest thrusts do you give a choking infant
victim? - ANSWER>>5 & 5 How much does an AED pediatric attenuator reduce the AED shock by? - ANSWER>>2/ True/False If child pads are not available you may use adult pads on a child. - ANSWER>>True True/False A higher shock dose on a child is better than no shock at all. - ANSWER>>True At what age should you use adult pads on a child? - ANSWER>> When placing adult AED pads on a child or infant what is important to remember about the pads? - ANSWER>>Do not allow them to overlap. This may mean you put one of the chest and one on the back. What is the goal % of chest compression fraction? - ANSWER>>80% What is 'CHEST COMPRESSIONS FRACTION'? - ANSWER>>It is the proportion of time that chest compressions are performed during cardiac arrest What are the 6 positions for a 6-person High-Performance resuscitation team? - ANSWER>>-Team leader
- Medication Administer
- Timer/Recorder
- Airway
- AED/Monitor/Defibrillator
- Compressor Who makes treatment decisions on the team? - ANSWER>>Team leader What type of communication should rescuers use during a resuscitation attempt? - ANSWER>>Closed-loop communication
Why is the 2 thumb encircling hands techinique preferred for infant cpr when two rescuers are present? - ANSWER>>-Produces better blood supply to the heart muscle.
- Helps ensure consistent depth and force of compressions.
- May generate higher blood pressures
List compressions depths in both inches and cm for adults, children, and infants. - ANSWER>>Adults: 2in / 5cm Children: 2in / 5cm Infants: 1 1/2in / 4cm What are the two methods of opening an airway - ANSWER>>1. Head tilt- chin lift 2. Jaw-thrust What airway opening method should be used on an adult with a suspected head or neck injury? - ANSWER>>Jaw- thrust
