Ch 11: Principles of Resuscitation

Question 1

Which of the following is an important factor to ensure that the best-quality CPR is being performed?

a. Interruption of compressions can be up to 30 seconds
B. Release all pressure off the chest between compressions.
c. Push at a moderate rate with a depth of no more than 1 inch.
d. Switch doing compressions only when absolutely necessary.

Answer 1

B. Release all pressure off the chest between compressions.

Question 2

_________ is the application of an electric shock to correct lethal heart arrhythmias.

a. Reanimation
b. Defibrillation
c. Artificial conduction d. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Answer 2

b. Defibrillation

Question 3

The most common type of fibrillation affects the lower half of the heart and is called:

a. ventricular fibrillation.
b. asystole.
c. pulseless electrical activity (PEA).
d. heart block.

Answer 3

a. ventricular fibrillation.

Question 4

Typically AED adhesive pads should be placed with one on the upper ______ chest and the other one on the patient’s side a few inches below the ________ armpit.

a left, left
b. right, left
c. left, right
d. right, right

Answer 4

b. right, left

Question 5

You find a patient who was down for four to five minutes prior to your arrival. For how many minutes should you perform CPR before applying the AED?

a. Five
b. Four
c. Three
d. Two

Answer 5

d. Two

Question 6

The compression-to-ventilation ratio in pediatric two-rescuer CPR is:

A. 30:2.
B. 10:2.
C. 15:2.
D. 20:1.

Answer 6

C. 15:2.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that a patient must have to be a candidate for the placement of an AED?

a. Have no carotid pulse
b. Be unresponsive
c. Be in shock
d. Have no normal respirations

Answer 7

c. Be in shock

Question 8

To determine uselessness in an adult patient, palpate the _________ pulse. In an infant, palpate the _________ pulse.

a. carotid, brachial
b. ubial, carotid
c. pedal, carotid
d. brachial, tibial

Answer 8

a. carotid, brachial

Question 9

Your patient is a 58-year-old male. He is unresponsive, breathless, and pulseless. You should perform CPR at the rate of __________ compressions per minute.

a. 100 to 120
b. 60 to 80
c. 80 to 100
d. 40 to 60

Answer 9

a. 100 to 120

Question 10

When performing CPR, the rate of compressions for infant patients is how many per minute?

a 100 to 120
b. 60 to 80
c. 80 to 100
d. 40 to 60

Answer 10

a 100 to 120

Question 11

If the patient is unresponsive, not breathing, and does not have a pulse, you must begin CPR with chest compressions and _____________.

a. agonal breathing
b. ventilations
c. sternum
d. a defibrillator

Answer 11

b. ventilations