where is the carotid pulse located? - ANSIn the grove between the trachea and
sternoclastoid muscle
Where is the brachial pulse located? - ANSOn the medical side (inside) of the upper arm,
between the elbow and shoulder
when performing 2-rescuer CPR what it the compression to ventilation ratio? - ANS15:2
when should the two thumb encircling hands technique be used? - ANSWhen performing
compressions
What is the depth of compressions? - ANS1/3 depth of the chest
What is The compression to ventilation ratio for one rescuer child infant CPR? - ANS30:2
What happens when a second rescuer arrives to a one rescuer child infant CPR? - ANSThe
ratio become 15:2
What should the compression rate be for all CPR patients? - ANSAt least 100/minute
How is gastric inflation caused? - ANSIt is caused when air enters the victim stomach during
bag mask ventilation it is caused by breaths given to quickly or with too much force
What techniques can be used when performing one rescuer CPR to provide breaths? -
ANSMouth-to-mouth mouth to mask
mouth to barrier device
When performing two rescuer CPR what device is recommended for providing breaths to
victim? - ANSA bag mask device
What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an unconscious patient? - ANSThe
head tilt chin lift maneuver
If you suspect cervical spine injury what maneuver should be used to open the airway? -
ANSModified jaw thrust maneuver
Is a rescue breath effective? - ANSA rescue breath is effective for a patient of any age if it
causes the chest to rise
How long should interruptions in chest compressions be limited to? - ANSNo more than 10
seconds
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