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ASHI CERT TEST CPR/AED, Exams of Advanced Education

American Public University System (APUS)Advanced Education

Detailed information on the use of automated external defibrillators (aeds) and the proper techniques for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) on adults, children, and infants. It covers key topics such as the compression-to-breath ratios, proper chest compression depths, hand placement, rescue breaths, and the steps to take when encountering an emergency situation. The document also explains important concepts related to cardiac emergencies, the primary and secondary causes of cardiac arrest, the purpose of the circulatory and respiratory systems, personal protective equipment, and good samaritan laws. This comprehensive guide is designed to educate and prepare individuals, particularly those in healthcare or emergency response roles, on the essential skills and knowledge required to effectively respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies.

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ASHI CERT TEST CPR/AED
Automated external defibrillator (AED) - Answer- A device that automatically analyzes
the heart rhythm and that if it detects a problem may respond by delivering an electrical
shock to restore a normal heart rhythm.
The Compression to Breath ratio used when giving CPR to an Adult - Answer- 30:2
The Compression to Breath ratio used when giving CPR to a Child - Answer- 30:2
The Compression to Breath ratio used when giving CPR to an Infant - Answer- 30:2
The proper depth to which you compress the chest when performing Chest
Compressions on an Adult? - Answer- At Least 2 Inches
The proper depth to which you compress the chest when performing Chest
Compressions on a child? - Answer- About 2 inches
The proper depth to which you compress the chest when performing Chest
Compressions on an Infant? - Answer- About 1.5 inches
How many hand(s) do you use when performing Chest Compressions on an Adult? -
Answer- Two Hands
How many hand(s) do you use when performing Chest Compressions on a Child? -
Answer- One Hand
How many hand(s) do you use when performing Chest Compressions on an Infant? -
Answer- Two Fingers
For how long should you give each rescue breath? - Answer- One second or until you
see the chest clearly rise.
The first thing you do when coming upon a potential emergency scene is what? -
Answer- Check the scene for safety.
The second thing you do when coming upon a potential emergency scene is what? -
Answer- Check the victim.
If an adult victim is non-responsive what are the first two things you should do (or have
someone else do if they are present)? - Answer- Call 911 and get an AED if one is
available.
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Automated external defibrillator (AED) - Answer- A device that automatically analyzes the heart rhythm and that if it detects a problem may respond by delivering an electrical shock to restore a normal heart rhythm. The Compression to Breath ratio used when giving CPR to an Adult - Answer- 30: The Compression to Breath ratio used when giving CPR to a Child - Answer- 30: The Compression to Breath ratio used when giving CPR to an Infant - Answer- 30: The proper depth to which you compress the chest when performing Chest Compressions on an Adult? - Answer- At Least 2 Inches The proper depth to which you compress the chest when performing Chest Compressions on a child? - Answer- About 2 inches The proper depth to which you compress the chest when performing Chest Compressions on an Infant? - Answer- About 1.5 inches How many hand(s) do you use when performing Chest Compressions on an Adult? - Answer- Two Hands How many hand(s) do you use when performing Chest Compressions on a Child? - Answer- One Hand How many hand(s) do you use when performing Chest Compressions on an Infant? - Answer- Two Fingers For how long should you give each rescue breath? - Answer- One second or until you see the chest clearly rise. The first thing you do when coming upon a potential emergency scene is what? - Answer- Check the scene for safety. The second thing you do when coming upon a potential emergency scene is what? - Answer- Check the victim. If an adult victim is non-responsive what are the first two things you should do (or have someone else do if they are present)? - Answer- Call 911 and get an AED if one is available.

If a child victim is non-responsive, what should you do before contacting EMS or getting an AED? - Answer- Give 2 minutes of CPR. Where should the pads of an AED be placed for proper use on an adult? - Answer- The upper right of the victim's chest and bottom left side of the victim's torso below the armpit. Where should the pads of an AED be placed for proper use on a child or infant? - Answer- Directly in the center of the victim's chest below the collarbones and directly in the center of the child's back below the shoulder blades. What are the two most important things to remember when using an AED? - Answer- Turn on the power and follow directions. After having someone calling 911 and sending someone to get an AED, what action should you perform for an unconscious adult that does not have clear signs of breathing? - Answer- Perform CPR If a victim is unresponsive and does have clear signs of breathing, after having someone call 911 and get and AED what action should you take? - Answer- Place the victim in the recovery position and monitor until EMS arrives. How do you check a victim that appears to be unconscious? - Answer- Tap their shoulder and shout. CPR - Answer- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation EMS - Answer- Emergency Medical Service Trained Provider - Answer- An individual that is prepared to recognize, assess, and prioritize need for care. Purpose of Providers Working Together - Answer- Improve performance, reduce interruptions Signs of Cardiac Emergency - Answer- Sudden abrupt collapse and stops breathing (primary sign), unconsciousness, severe chest pain Personal Protective Equipment - Answer- PPE: barriers such as gloves and face shields that help prevent exposure to infectious disease Rate of Compressions - Answer- 100-120 per minute Emergency Medical Services Include - Answer- Trained EMS responders (including EMT, Fire, Police, Paramedic), Communication services (911)