CPR Techniques & Procedures Flashcards
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When performing two-rescuer infant CPR, which compression technique is preferred?
Answer: Two thumb-encircling hands technique
The two thumb-encircling hands technique is preferred for two-rescuer infant CPR because it generates higher coronary perfusion pressure.
A victim receives an AED shock but remains pulseless. What is the next immediate step?
Answer: Resume CPR immediately starting with chest compressions
After delivering a shock, CPR should be immediately resumed starting with chest compressions without pausing to check the rhythm.
What does the term 'peri-arrest' mean in the context of resuscitation?
Answer: The period immediately before or after cardiac arrest when the patient is critically unstable
Peri-arrest refers to the critical period immediately before or after cardiac arrest when the patient is at high risk of deterioration or re-arrest.
In a healthcare setting, what should be done if a patient has a 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) order and goes into cardiac arrest?
Answer: Withhold resuscitation efforts and provide comfort care
A valid DNR order directs healthcare providers to withhold resuscitation efforts; comfort measures should be provided instead.
What is the purpose of the 'C-A-B' sequence in adult CPR according to current AHA guidelines?
Answer: It prioritizes circulation (compressions) before airway and breathing to deliver oxygenated blood faster
The C-A-B sequence (Compressions, Airway, Breathing) prioritizes chest compressions to maintain perfusion before ventilations.
During CPR, a rescuer should avoid which of the following actions?
Answer: Leaning on the chest between compressions
Leaning on the chest between compressions prevents full recoil, which reduces venous return and decreases the effectiveness of CPR.
For a child victim (ages 1 year to puberty) in cardiac arrest with two rescuers present, what is the compression-to-ventilation ratio?
Answer: 15:2
Two rescuers performing CPR on a child use a 15:2 ratio, which allows more frequent ventilations appropriate for pediatric victims.