Single rescuer - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PALS Exam Questions With Verified Answers. How long should assessing for breathing and a pulse take? A) no longer than 5 seconds B) no longer than 15 seconds C) no longer than 20 seconds D) no longer than 10 seconds - answerD What should you do to check for breathing? A) listen for lung sounds B) look at the nose to check for nasal flaring C) look for chest rise and fall D) hold a mirror over the mouth, looking for condensation - answerC Where can you check a pulse on an infant? - an...

BLS for Healthcare Providers Course Version A Please do not mark on this examination. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet. 1. The rescuer knows the rescue breath for an infant victim is effective when A. the stomach rises visibly. B. the chest rises visibly. C. the child ventilation bag is completely compressed. D. the rescuer can hear an air leak around the mask. 2. When a child has a heart rate greater than 60 per minute and a pulse but is not breathing effectively, th...

You find an unresponsive victim without a pulse. You do not have a mask. What is the next step for an untrained lay responder? A.) Go call 911 B.) Wait until EMS arrives C.) Begin CPR and perform mouth-to-mouth D.) Use your shirt over their mouth as a barrier - Answer- C A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system. He ...

1 CPSGT PT.1 EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Informed consent may be _________, ________, or _________. Correct Answer: written, verbal or implied. List 5 Basic Principles of informed consent Correct Answer: 1. PT has the right to information 2. Questions regarding diagnosis or treatment should be referred to physician 3. Risks and discomforts to patients should be listed. 4. Participation in all procedures is voluntary. 5. Consent may be signed by...

what is the correct order of steps in the In-Hospital Chain of Survival for adults? - Answer- 1. Early Recognition and Prevention 2. Activation of Emergency Response 3. High-Quality CPR 4. Defibrillation 5. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care 6. Recovery What are the correct actions to take for scene safety and assessment? - Answer- -Verify scene safety -Look for no breathing and only gasping and check pulse -Check for responsiveness -Activate the emergency response system and get an AED -Begi...

PALS TEST How long should assessing for breathing and a pulse take? A) no longer than 20 seconds B) no longer than 10 seconds C) no longer than 15 seconds D) no longer than 5 seconds - ANSWER B) no longer than 10 seconds What should you do to check for breathing? A) look for chest rise and fall B) place your hand on the chest C) look at the nose to check for nasal flaring D) listen for lung sounds - ANSWER A) look for chest rise and fall Where do you check a pulse on an infant and ch...

What should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child do? (Put the steps in order.) -Answer- 2,1,4,3 How long should assessing for breathing and a pulse take? -Answer- No longer than 10 seconds What should you do to check for breathing? -Answer- Look for chest rise and fall Where can you check a pulse on an infant and a child? -Answer- Brachial If the child does not have normal breathing and a pulse of 64/min is present, you will need to -Answerprovide rescu...

What should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of a unresponsive infant or child do? 1. Verify scene safety 2. Check for responsiveness 3. Shout for help 4. Activate the emergency response system How long should assessing for breathing and a pulse take? No longer than 10 seconds What should you do to check for breathing? Look for chest rise and fall Where can you check a pulse on an infant and a child? Infant = Brachial Child = Femoral If the child does not have normal breathin...

PALS1 Question and answer 100% correct PALS Single Rescuer - correct answer Check for responsiveness Check pulse Infant: palpate brachial Child:palpate a carotid or femoral pulse Compression placement Infant: 2 fingers chest compression or 2 thumb encircling hand technique. Child: 1 or 2 hands mid chest compression Depth: Infant: 1/3 the AP diameter of the infant's check (1 1/2") Child: approximately 2" Rate: 100-120 Ratio: 30:2 Two or more Rescuer - correct answer Same R...

NYS EMT-B Protocols Latest Update Graded A Medical Control - MD that can give any order on the scope of their practice -May control assist with questions regarding patient care or if there are complex medical conditions -Can help determine the most appropriate receiving facility Cardiac Arrest--Adult - 30 compressions to 2 breaths via BVM (30:2) -Switch w/ partner every 2 minutes -Minimize interruptions of CPR -Use airway adjuncts as indicated -Apply AED, resume CPR after defibrillating Car...