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Basic Life Support (Exam 1) questions with verified answers
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Critical Thinking - ANSWER: ➡ Thinking clearly and rationally to identify the connection
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between information and actions.
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When must you use critical thinking in BLS - ANSWER: ➡ 1. When you are performing a
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rapid assessment and determine course of action
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2. when anticipating roles and functions as apart of a team based on the patients
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presentation and conditions
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3. When re-evaluating a situation for changes to interpret these changes and modify care
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accordingly
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Problem-solving - ANSWER: ➡ The ability to use readily available resources to find
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solutions to challenging situations or issues that arise (requires creativity and adaptability)
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closed loop communication - ANSWER: ➡ A technique used to prevent misunderstandings;
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involves four key components: sender, message, receiver, feedback
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Sender (closed- loop communication) - ANSWER: ➡ the person initiating the
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communication
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Message (closed- loop communication) - ANSWER: ➡ The content of the communication;
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must be expressed clearly so that everyone involved knows exactly what the message is
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Receiver (closed- loop communication) - ANSWER: ➡ The person for whom the message is
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intended
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, Feedback (closed-loop communication) - ANSWER: ➡ The confirmation by the receiver that
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the message is received and understood (is essential)
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Tips for the sending communication (closed- loop communication) - ANSWER: ➡ -speak
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clearly and deliberately
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-Convey information in an organized fashion
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-"close the loop" by waiting for feedback from the team member responsible for carrying out
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the action
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Tips for receiving communication (closed- loop communication) - ANSWER: ➡ -provide
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confirmation that you have received the message and that you understand it by repeating the
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task back to the sender
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-speak clearly in a calm tone of voice and avoid speaking over others
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Elements of a systematic approach to care - ANSWER: ➡ Assess, recognize, and care concept
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Assess, recognize, and care concept - ANSWER: ➡ A systematic, continuous approach for
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rapid assessment, accurate recognition and immediate care in emergency situations
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Rapid Assessment (use) - ANSWER: ➡ The information gathered during this assessment
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provides critical information and help to recognize if there is a life-threatening emergency
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Rapid Assessment (steps) - ANSWER: ➡ 1. Perform a visual survey
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2. Check for responsiveness
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3. Open the airway
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4. Check for breathing and pulse
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Visual Survey (Steps) - ANSWER: ➡ 1. Is the scene safe
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2. How many victims
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