When performing cpr Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Select the one syndrome listed below that is not a degree in the progression of coronary artery occlusion. Stable angina (SA) Which of the following is used to categorize patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome? 12-lead ECG to determine if an ST-segment elevation MI is present The BLS Assessment places emphasis on early: CPR and defibrillation The first step in the PEA algorithm is defibrillation. False - administer chest compressions and oxygen first Which of the...

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) EXAM 2023/2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished? Correct Answer Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches A 53 year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? Correc...

the active, muscular part of breathing is called: correct answer: inhalation A 22-year-old man crashed his motorcycle into a tree. He is found approximately 20 feet away from his bike and is responsive to pain only. He is not wearing a helmet. You are unable to effectively open his airway using the jaw-thrust maneuver. What should you do? correct answer: Carefully tilt his head back and lift up on his chin. what is the function of pulmonary surfactant? correct answer: it lubricates the ...

Star Guard Elite Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+ while on station lifeguarding, what will occupy the majority of your time? searching the water what is a crucially important fact for lifeguards to be aware of at all times? drowning can happen quickly and silently to anyone at any time swimmers should not be allowed to participate in contests involving extended breath holding or underwater swimming true what does RWI stand for? recreational water illness if a break in your skin comes int...

A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. start CPR and transport immediately. B. begin CPR until an AED is available. C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated. D. determine if he has a valid living will. B. begin CPR until an AED is available. Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: Select one: A. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en route to the scene of an emergency. B. non...

American Red Cross Lifeguard Test Questions and Answers 2024 what would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious person is choking? - Clutching the throat A 12-year-old child at a swim meet grabs their chest and begins to make wheezing noises. After you obtain consent to provide care, the child's parent informs you that the child has a history of asthma, but does not have an inhaler nearby. What care should you provide? - Summon more advanced medical personnel and place the vic...

Select the one syndrome listed below that is not a degree in the progression of coronary artery occlusion. Stable angina (SA) Which of the following is used to categorize patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome? 12-lead ECG to determine if an ST-segment elevation MI is present The BLS Assessment places emphasis on early: CPR and defibrillation The first step in the PEA algorithm is defibrillation. False - administer chest compressions and oxygen first Which of the...

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Exam / PALS Exam (100% Correct Answers) A 6-month old infant is unresponsive. You begin checking for breathing at the same time you check for the infant's pulse. Which is the max time you should spend when trying to simultaneously check for breathing and palpate the infant's pulse before starting CPR? 10 secs A 4 yr old child is brought to the emergency department for seizures. The seizures stopped a few minutes ago, but the child continues to hav...

Red Cross Lifeguarding Practice Test Exam 2024/2025 CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - CORRECT ANSWER-In Cardiac Arrest or unconscious with an obstructed airway. After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - CORRECT ANSWER-Perform CPR for about 2 minutes. When giving chest compressions to an adult, how do you position your hands? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heel of one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top. Once you have turned on the AED, you shou...

When referring to the IMK, what does a yellow seal indicate? - Answer- there is an active exemption letter and the IMK is missing one or more medications What are you looking for during the preflight of the IMK? - Answer- Present, Lead or Yellow seal, Green seal on blood pressure cuff/stethoscope/ pulse oximeter pouch ALL What do you do if the green seal is missing from the zippered pouch? - Answer- Verify presence of the BP cuff, stethoscope and pulse oximeter. If all are present, appl...