American Red Cross CPR / AED Certification Study Guide| Old Vs. Young Unresponsiveness| Detailed Answers
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American Red Cross CPR / AED
Certification Study Guide| Old Vs. Young
Unresponsiveness| Detailed Answers
You encounter an unresponsive infant who is not breathing. What is your immediate course of
action?
Call 911 and begin CPR, using two fingers for chest compressions.
A caregiver finds...
American Red Cross CPR / AED
Certification Study Guide| Old Vs. Young
Unresponsiveness| Detailed Answers
You encounter an unresponsive infant who is not breathing. What is your immediate course of
action?
Call 911 and begin CPR, using two fingers for chest compressions.
A caregiver finds a 6-month-old infant unresponsive in their crib. After calling for help, what
should they check next?
Assess the infant for breathing and pulse.
During an emergency, a parent reports that their infant has stopped breathing. What should be
your first action?
Perform 5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts if the infant is choking.
If an infant shows signs of respiratory distress but is still responsive, what should you monitor
closely?
Their ability to breathe and any changes in their level of responsiveness.
In assessing an unresponsive infant, what is the best way to open the airway?
Use the head tilt-chin lift maneuver cautiously to avoid airway obstruction.
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, You arrive at a scene where a caregiver is performing CPR on an unresponsive infant. What
should you observe before taking over?
Ensure the caregiver is following the correct compression-to-breath ratio of 30:2.
If an unresponsive infant begins to show signs of life after CPR, what is your next step?
Place the infant in the recovery position and monitor their breathing and pulse.
During CPR on an infant, what is the correct compression depth?
About 1.5 inches (approximately one-third the depth of the chest).
When assessing a responsive infant with a high fever, what is a critical question to ask the
caregiver?
Has the infant been taking fluids adequately?
You find an unresponsive child in a public place. After checking for responsiveness, what is your
next step?
Call for emergency assistance and begin CPR if the child is not breathing.
A caregiver reports that their infant has been vomiting and is lethargic. What should you suspect?
Dehydration and possible gastrointestinal infection, requiring medical evaluation.
In a case where an infant is unresponsive but has a pulse, what should you do?
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