Adult, Child & Infant Resuscitation Flashcards
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A rescuer is providing CPR to an adult and becomes fatigued. How often should rescuers switch roles to maintain compression quality?
Answer: Every 2 minutes (approximately 5 cycles)
Rescuers should switch the compressor role every 2 minutes (5 cycles) to prevent fatigue and maintain high-quality compressions.
What does 'allow full chest recoil' mean in the context of CPR?
Answer: Let the chest completely return to its natural position after each compression
Full recoil means removing all pressure so the chest returns fully to its resting position, allowing the heart to refill with blood.
An infant is found pulseless and not breathing. The rescuer is alone. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio?
Answer: 30:2
A single rescuer uses a 30:2 ratio for infant CPR, switching to 15:2 only when a second rescuer is available.
Which of the following is a sign that CPR is effective?
Answer: Visible chest rise with each rescue breath and palpable pulse with compressions
Signs of effective CPR include visible chest rise with each ventilation and a palpable carotid or femoral pulse felt during compressions.
When is it appropriate to stop CPR once started?
Answer: When the scene becomes unsafe, advanced providers take over, or the victim shows signs of life
BLS rescuers should continue CPR until the scene becomes unsafe, trained advanced providers assume care, an AED advises a shock, or the victim shows obvious signs of life.
A rescuer arrives at a scene and finds an adult who is unresponsive. The rescuer suspects an opioid overdose. What action should be taken if naloxone is available?
Answer: Begin CPR first, then administer naloxone if available without interrupting CPR significantly
CPR should be started immediately; naloxone can be administered by a second rescuer without significantly interrupting CPR.
Which pulse site is recommended when checking for a pulse in an adult or child victim?
Answer: Carotid pulse in the neck
The carotid pulse is the recommended site for adults and children because it remains palpable even with very low blood pressure.