CPR and placing an endotracheal tube

Question 1

within how many seconds should assessment of collapsed patient be undertaken?

Answer 1

5-10 seconds

Question 2

what should assessment of collapsed patient include?

Answer 2

airway
breathing
circulation
( if needed) chest compressions and ventilation

Question 3

airways

Answer 3

assessed same time as breathing
check airway present
endotracheal intubation

Question 4

how should patient be positioned when checking airways

Answer 4

snout aligned with spine to ensure airway open and prevents positional occlusion

Question 5

how to assess breathing

Answer 5

plucking fur and placing near snout - if patient exhales notice displacement of fur
watch chest for movement

Question 6

how to assess circulation

Answer 6

pulse palpitation of femoral artery

Question 7

where is the femoral artery?

Answer 7

medial thigh

Question 8

aim of CPR

Answer 8

to achieve return of spontaneous circulation

Question 9

what can delayed CPR cause

Answer 9

brain damage

Question 10

what position should patient be in for chest compressions?

Answer 10

lateral recumbency