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BLS BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER MANUAL
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A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and become unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene you find him lying motionless on the floor. The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout, "Are you OK"? What is your best next action Correct Answer Shout for nearby help A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and become 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 the situation? Correct Answer Verify that the scene is safe for you and the victim After performing high-quality CPR for 5 minutes, the team leader frequently interrupts chest compressions to check for a pulse even though the victim has no organized rhythm when the AED analyzes the rhythm. Which action demonstrates constructive intervention? Correct Answer Suggest to resume chest compressions without delay For what age victim is the 2 thumb-encircling hands technique recommended when 2 or more rescuers are present? Correct Answer An infant younger than 1 year How often should rescue breaths be given in infants and children when a pulse is present? Correct Answer 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds
If a manual defibrillator is not available for an infant victim, which action should you take? Correct Answer Use an AED equipped with a pediatric dose attenuator If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, what special steps should be taken? Correct Answer Avoid placing the AED pad directly over the implanted device If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method for opening the airway? Correct Answer Jaw thrust In which locations do most out~of-hospital cardiac arrest occur? Correct Answer Homes 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 your best next action? Correct Answer Start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions The team leader ask you to perform bag-mask ventilation during a resuscitation attempt, but you have not perfected that skill. What would be an appropriate action to acknowledge your limitations? Correct Answer Tell the team leader that you are not comfortable performing that task
What is the correct chest compression depth for an infant? Correct Answer At least one third the depth of the chest, or about 1 1/2 inches What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a 7 year old child when 2 or more rescuers are present? Correct Answer 15 compressions to 2 breaths What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives at the victim's side? Correct Answer Power on the AED What is the preferred technique for giving rescue breaths to an infant? Correct Answer Mouth-to-mouth-and-nose What is the ratio of chest compressions to breath when providing CPR to an Adult? Correct Answer 30 compressions to 2 breaths What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital chain of survival? Correct Answer Rapid defibrillation What should you do when using and AED on a infant or a child less than 8 years of age? Correct Answer Use adult AED pads if the AED does not have child pads Which action can rescuers perform to potentially reduce the risk of gastric inflation? Correct Answer Delivering each breath over 1 second
Which is an example of a mild foreign-body airway obstruction? Correct Answer Wheezing between coughs Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? Correct Answer Respiratory failure or shock Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? Correct Answer When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly Which step is one of the universal steps for operating an AED? Correct Answer Placing the pads on the victim's bare chest Which victim of a severe airway obstruction should receive abdominal thrusts? Correct Answer An average size 27 year old man Which victim would need only rescue breathing? Correct Answer No breathing and a pulse You are performing abdominal thrust on a 9 year old child when he suddenly becomes unresponsive.After you shout for nearby help, what is the most appropriate action to take next? Correct Answer Begin high-quality CPR, starting with chest compressions You encounter an unresponsive 56-year-old man who has been taking hydrocodone after a surgical procedure. He is not breathing and has no pulse. You notice that his medication bottle is empty. You suspect an opioid-associated life-threatening emergency. A colleague activates the emergency response