American Heart Association - Basic Life Support
In which locations do most out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest occur? - Home
Which is the most cause of cardiac arrest in children? - Respiratory failure or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital chain of survival - Rapid Defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden arrest? - When an abnormal rhythm develops
and the heart stops beating unexpectedly
A 53-year old suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse
and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the
floor. Which is the first action you should take in this situation? - Verify that the scene is
safe for you and the victim
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout 'are you okay" What
is your next action is? - Shout for nearby help
Several rescuers respond and you ask them to activate the emergency response and
retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing,
you notice that the man is gasping for air and making "snorting" sounds. You do not feel
a pulse. What is the best next action? - Start high-quality CPR beginning with chest
compressions
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult? - 30
compressions to 2 breaths
What are the depth and rate for chest compressions for an adult? - A rate of 100-120
compressions per minute and depth of at least 2 inches
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - Assign tasks to other
rescuers and rotate compressors every two minutes or more frequently if needed to
avoid fatigue
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the
preferred method for opening the airway? - Jaw Thrust
What is the appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives at the victim's
side? - Power on the AED
After performing high-quality CPR for five minutes, the team leader frequently interrupts
chest compressions to check for a pulse even though the victim has no organized
