What is the correct chest compression rate for adults? - ANSWER-100 to 120/min
How do you open the airway for breaths if a single rescuer is present? - ANSWER-Head tilt, chin tilt
What are the steps to use a pocket mask? - ANSWER-Step 1. Position yourself at the victim's side.
-Place the poc...
What is the correct chest compression rate for adults? - ANSWER-100 to 120/min
How do you open the airway for breaths if a single rescuer is present? - ANSWER-Head tilt, chin tilt
What are the steps to use a pocket mask? - ANSWER-Step 1. Position yourself at the victim's side.
-Place the pocket mask on the victim's face, using the bridge of the nose as a guide for correct
positioning.
Step 2. Seal the mask against the face.
-Using your hand that is closer to the top of the victim's head, place your index finger and thumb
along the top edges of the mask.
-Place the thumb of your other hand along the bottom edge of the mask.
Step 3. Place your remaining fingers of your second hand along the bony margin of the jaw and lift
the jaw.
-Perform a head tilt- chin lift to open the airway.
Step 4. While you lift the jaw, press firmly and completely around the outside edge of the mask to
seal the pocket mask against the face.
Step 5. Deliver each breath over 1 second.
-Enough to make the victim's chest rise.
A bag-mask device is used to provide ________ to a victim who is not breathing or not breathing
normally. - ANSWER-Positive-pressure ventilation
What are the steps for using a bag-mask device? - ANSWER-Step 1. Position yourself directly above
the victim's head.
-Place the mask on the victim's face, using the bridge of the nose as a guide for correct position.
, Step 2. Use the E-C clamp technique.
-Perform a head tilt
-Place the mask on the face with the narrow portion at the bridge of the nose.
Use the thumb and index finder of one hand to make a "C" on the side of the mask, pressing the
edges of the mask to the face.
-Use remaining fingers to lift the angles of the jaw, open the airway, and press the face to the mask.
Step 3. Squeeze the bag to give breaths while watching for chest rise.
-Deliver each breath over 1 second.
If there are 2 rescuers:
-Rescuer 1: Positioned directly above the victim, opens the airway and positions the bag-mask
device.
-Rescuer 2: Positioned at the victim's side, squeezes the bag.
How are breaths delivered using a bag-mask device? - ANSWER-1 breath over 1 second, while
watching for chest rise.
Where should AED pads be placed in the anterolateral placement for adults and children 8 years or
older? - ANSWER--Side of the left nipple
-Below the right collarbone
Anterolateral placement - ANSWER-
Anteroposterior placement - ANSWER-
What is recommended to minimize interruptions in compressions when using an AED? - ANSWER--
Continue with high-quality CPR until an AED prompts to clear
-If no shock is advised and after any shock delivery, immediately resume high-quality CPR, starting
with chest compressions
-When 2 or more rescuers are present, one rescuer should continue chest compressions while the
other prepares the AED.
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