Basic Life Support Ch. 5

Question 1

When should CPR be started?

Answer 1

When there are no signs of life.

Question 2

When should CPR be stopped in an urban setting?

Answer 2

When relieved by someone trained in CPR
When relieved by someone of higher training
When you are exhausted to the point of danger to yourself
If you are in danger
If the person is resuscitated
When the person is declared dead by someone authorized to do so

Question 3

When should CPR be stopped in an urban setting?

Answer 3

All the same as urban with the addition of:

ALS will not be available within 30min
Danger to rescuers
Dependent lividity
Rigor mortis
You have seen an official DNR document

Question 4

What is the rate (per minute) that compressions should be given at in CPR?

Answer 4

100

Question 5

When preforming rescue breathing what is the indication that you have given enough air in a single breath?

Answer 5

Chest rise

Question 6

When preforming rescue breathing what is the indication that you are giving too much air?

Answer 6

Stomach rise

vomit in your mouth is also a valid answer

Question 7

What is the recommended depth of compressions for an adult?

Answer 7

2in

Question 8

What is the recommended depth of compressions for a child?

Answer 8

2in

Question 9

What is the recommended depth of compressions for an infant?

Answer 9

1.5in

Question 10

What is the ratio of compressions to breaths for an adult?

Answer 10

30-2

Question 11

What is the ratio of compressions to breaths for a child or infant when you are the only rescuer?

Answer 11

30-2

Question 12

What is the ratio of compressions to breaths for a child or infant when you have another rescuer helping you?

Answer 12

15-2

Question 13

How long should you wait before giving the second breath for an adult patient?

Answer 13

5-6 sec

Question 14

How long should you wait before giving the second breath for a child or infant patient?

Answer 14

3-4 sec

Question 15

What is the difference in CPR preformed on a patient who was choking?

Answer 15

Check for objects in airway before giving breaths

Question 16

What is the first step when using an AED?

Answer 16

TURN IT ON

Question 17

What are the contraindications for using an OPA?

Answer 17

Conscious patients

Gag reflex

Question 18

What are the contraindications for using an NPA?

Answer 18

Head injuries

Blood draining from the nose

Question 19

Where should you measure on a patient to size an OPA?

Answer 19

The corner of the mouth to the corner of the jaw

Question 20

Where should you measure on a patient to size an NPA?

Answer 20

Septum (or top of nose) to corner of jaw/ear lobe

Question 21

What is the preferred airway adjunct, OPA or NPA? (Which one provides a better airway/more air)

Answer 21

OPA

Question 22

What are the steps to using an AED?

Answer 22

1 power on
1a plug in wires
3 clear the victim to let machine analyze
4 If shock, clear others from victim
5 If shock, immediately follow w/ cpr
6 After 2 min aed will prompt again

Question 23

What issues should be considered when using an AED?

Answer 23

Hairy chest
Med. patches (nitroglycerin)
Pacemaker
Wetness on chest
Children/infants