Start cpr and use an aed - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NREMT Exam Questions & Answers, 2022/2023 (ACTUAL PAPER) (Answered) (A+++ GRADED) You arrive to find a 48-year-old male complaining that his chest feels heavy. The patient is awake and talking to you. During your assessment, you note that his skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Your first step is to: A. apply your AED B. administer supplemental oxygen C. obtain a past medical history D. assist the patient in taking his neighbor's nitroglycerin - B (Your first step is to administer supple...

BLS Assessment Verify scene safety Check for responsiveness Shout for help Active the emergency response system Where are pulses checked on a child? Carotid or femoral Where are pulses checked on an infant? Brachial An infant has normal breathing and a pulse, what is the next step? Monitor until emergency responders arrive An infant or child does not have normal breathing but has a pulse, what is the next step? Give 1 breath every 2-3 seconds (about 20-30 breaths/minu...

American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies| Latest Q&A| Ethical and Legal Considerations (Included)| Already Passed During a cardiac arrest scenario, what is the critical first step before using an AED? Call emergency services and ensure the scene is safe. When using an AED on a patient, what is the most important consideration regarding the patient's clothing? Remove any clothing covering the chest to ensure proper pad placement. You witness someone collapse and suspect th...

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ACLS Written Exam You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, the heart rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? - Obtaining a...

In which situation(s) do you have the consent of a victim to give CPR? - ANSWER-an unresponsive adult To protect yourself against bloodborne pathogens - ANSWER-wear gloves or use other barriers when blood or bodily fluid is present Checking the victim's ABCs begins with - ANSWER-listening for breathing sounds When should you call EMS? - ANSWER-when the victim has life threatening injury To control severe bleeding, first - ANSWER-apply direct pressure on the wound Proper wound car...

You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? Correct Answer: Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, the heart rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? Correct Answer: Ob...

What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? - ANS 30 compressions-2 breaths What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water? - ANS Pull the person out of the water and wipe chest 1 person performing cpr on a child, two others arrive, what should occur next? - ANS Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get th...

Start CPR, beginning with? Compression rate? Where is hand placement? Compression depth? Chest compression. 100-120 compressions/minute. Mid-nipple line and lower half of breastbone. 2 inches to 2.4 inches depth What to do before approaching a patient? Start CPR after confirming that a patient has what? How long does it take to confirm a pulse or no pulse? Which type of sound is not considered a normal breathing pattern? Which type of sound is a sign of card...

What would you do if a person is unresponsive? - Answer call 911, get the first aid kit and AED, check for breathing , start CPR and use an AED What do you do if the person is breathing normally? - Answer stay with them until advanced help arrives and check for injuries and medical information What to do if the person is responsive? - Answer ask what the problem is What are some things you can see if a person is chocking? - Answer not breathing, person has a cough or no sound, c...