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BLS ExamCritical Thinking - ANSThinking clearly and rationally to identify the connection between
information and actions.
Problem Solving - ANSThe ability to use readily available resources to find solutions to
challenging situations or issues that arise.
Closed-Loop Communication - ANSa technique used to prevent misunderstandings;
List the four key components of close-loop communication - ANS1. Sender: The person
initiating the communication
2. Message: The content of the communication; must be expressed clearly so that everyone
involved knows exactly what the message is
3. Receiver: The person for whom the message is intended
4. Feedback: The confirmation by the receiver that the message is received and understood;
an essential element of closed-loop communication
Teamwork - ANSA group of people with well-defined roles and responsibilities making a
coordinated effort to achieve a common goa
Responsibilities of Team Leader - ANSTo oversee the entire emergency situation and ensure
that everyone works as a team to help promote the best possible outcome for the patient.
Responsibilities of Team Members - ANSTo provide care with skill and expertise
Responsibility of Crew Resource Management - ANSTo emphasize the use of all available
resources, including people, equipment and procedures, to promote effective and efficient
teamwork and reduce the likelihood of human error.
Why is debriefing important? - ANSTo improve performance and patient outcomes.
Steps to the debriefing session - ANS1. Review: The team leader provides a brief recap of
the emergency and the interventions that were used.
2. Analyze: The team reviews and evaluates the objective data obtained during the
resuscitation effort. 3. Reflect: The team reflects on the actions they took and why, discusses
the pros and cons of those actions and identifies changes that could be made to improve
future outcomes.
4. Summarize: The team recaps the main takeaway points and develops a list of action
items.
Assess, Recognize and Care concept - ANSa systematic, continuous approach for rapid
assessment, accurate recognition and immediate care in emergency situations
, Rapid assessment - ANSPerforming a visual survey, checking responsiveness, opening the
airway and simultaneously checking for breathing and a pulse.
Safety Precautions - ANSsafety measures to prevent disease transmission based on the
assumption that all body fluids may be infectious
In any emergency, what is the first thing you do? - ANSfirst make sure the environment is
safe [for you, your team and anyone else there]
What do you do next after you have made sure a scene is safe? - ANSUse the
shout-tap-shout sequence to obtain a response to a verbal or tactile stimulus
Agonal Breaths - ANSIsolated or infrequent gasps, are not normal breathing.
Which position should the patient be in when opening their airway? - ANSSupine
What are the CAB's of CPR? - ANSC = Circulation- Check for a pulse Max - 10 seconds. If
pulse is not definite, begin compressions.
A = Airway- Open airway (head tilt/chin lift)
B = Breaths- Give 2 breaths then back to compressions
[D=Defibrillator- Attach a manual defibrillator or AED]
Rescue breathing for:
Adult [>puberty]
Children [1-puberty]
Infants [<1] - ANS-10-12 breaths/min recheck pulse every 2 minutes
-12-20 breaths/min recheck pulse every 2 minutes
-12-20 breaths/min recheck pulse every 2 minutes
Compression Landmark
No pulse (or pulse <60 in infant or child with poor perfusion):
Adult [>puberty]
Children [1-puberty]
Infants [<1] - ANSMiddle of the chest, between the nipples
Middle of the chest, between the nipples
1 finger below nipple line
Compressions are performed with what?:
Adult [>puberty]
Children [1-puberty]
Infants [<1] - ANSHeel of 2 hands
Heel of 1 or 2 hands
2 fingers OR 2 thumbs when using encircling hands technique
Rate of compressions per minute for:
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