BLS American Red Cross| Final Exam Certification| Trauma Care| Compression Rates| 100% Verified
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BLS American Red Cross| Final Exam
Certification| Trauma Care| Compression
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In a case of traumatic cardiac arrest, what is the recommended compression depth for adults?
At least 2 inches deep, but no more than 2.4 inches.
During a trauma assessment, you notice a patient...
BLS American Red Cross| Final Exam
Certification| Trauma Care| Compression
Rates| 100% Verified
In a case of traumatic cardiac arrest, what is the recommended compression depth for adults?
At least 2 inches deep, but no more than 2.4 inches.
During a trauma assessment, you notice a patient with a suspected spinal injury. What is your
immediate priority?
Stabilize the head and neck to prevent further injury.
When treating a patient with a severe leg injury, what is the most important step to take before
applying a splint?
Control any active bleeding.
In the case of a child with suspected airway obstruction, what is the appropriate compression-to-
breath ratio during CPR?
30 compressions to 2 breaths.
When performing CPR on an adult, what is the recommended rate of chest compressions?
100 to 120 compressions per minute.
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, In trauma care, what should you assess first when a patient is conscious but in shock?
Their airway and breathing.
A victim of a motor vehicle accident shows signs of a flail chest. What is your first action?
Provide supplemental oxygen and monitor their breathing closely.
If a patient is experiencing a traumatic brain injury and is unresponsive, what compression-to-
breath ratio should you use during CPR?
30 compressions to 2 breaths, just like for adults.
You find a patient with a deep laceration on their arm. What is your primary action?
Apply direct pressure to control the bleeding.
When assessing a trauma patient, which vital sign is most critical to monitor for shock?
Blood pressure and heart rate.
For a child experiencing cardiac arrest, what is the appropriate compression depth during CPR?
About 1.5 inches deep, or one-third the depth of the chest.
In the case of a patient with a puncture wound to the chest, what is the best immediate action?
Apply a vented dressing to allow air to escape and prevent tension pneumothorax.
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