Assessment & Recognition of Cardiac Arrest Flashcards
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When checking the scene before approaching a collapsed victim, what is the primary concern?
Answer: Rescuer and victim safety from hazards
Scene safety ensures the rescuer does not become an additional victim before providing care.
A bystander reports an adult 'just collapsed and isn't moving.' On arrival the person is unresponsive and not breathing. This is most consistent with what type of arrest?
Answer: Sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden collapse with unresponsiveness and no breathing strongly suggests sudden cardiac arrest.
Why is checking for a pulse de-emphasized for untrained lay rescuers?
Answer: Pulse checks are unreliable and waste time
Lay rescuers often cannot accurately detect a pulse, so they should start CPR based on unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing.
An adult is unresponsive but breathing normally with a pulse. What is the appropriate action?
Answer: Place in recovery position and monitor
A breathing, pulsing but unresponsive person should be placed in the recovery position and monitored, not given CPR.
How does recognition of cardiac arrest differ in a child compared to an adult?
Answer: Pediatric arrest is more often due to respiratory causes
Pediatric cardiac arrest is frequently caused by respiratory or airway problems rather than primary heart issues.
What does 'no normal breathing or only gasping' indicate during your assessment?
Answer: Cardiac arrest requiring CPR
Absent or gasping breathing during assessment confirms cardiac arrest and the need to start CPR.
After confirming arrest in a public place, what should you direct a bystander to do?
Answer: Call 911 and bring an AED
Delegating a bystander to call 911 and retrieve an AED speeds the chain of survival.