A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates
the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two
additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur
next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? - ANS2 rescuers alternate giving
high-quality chest compressions
How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a child victim?
- ANSBy compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5
cm)
Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant? - ANSPerform
CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation. What is the next step when using the AED? - ANSFollow the AED prompts
What should you do it you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in
water? - ANSPull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-valve
mask? - ANSObserving the chest rise with breaths
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - ANSCompressing to a depth of at least 2 inches.
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? - ANS30
compressions to 2 breaths
Which victim requires high-quality CPR? - ANSA victim who is unresponsive with no normal
breathing and no pulse.
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression
rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback? - ANSYou need to
compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modifications should you
incorporate? - ANSEach time you open the airway, look for the obstructing object
"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 - ANSKnowing your limitations
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