Basic CPR Principles Flashcards
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What should you do first when you find an unresponsive adult?
Answer: Check for responsiveness by tapping shoulders and shouting
The first step is to check for responsiveness by tapping the victim's shoulders firmly and shouting 'Are you okay?' before taking further action.
How should you position yourself to perform chest compressions?
Answer: Kneeling beside the victim at chest level with arms straight
Kneel beside the victim at the level of their chest, with your arms straight and shoulders directly over your hands to maximize compression force.
What is the head-tilt chin-lift maneuver used for?
Answer: To open the airway by moving the tongue away from the back of the throat
The head-tilt chin-lift opens the airway by extending the neck and lifting the chin, which moves the tongue from blocking the throat.
How long should you check for a pulse before starting CPR?
Answer: No more than 10 seconds
AHA guidelines state you should take no more than 10 seconds to check for a pulse to avoid delaying compressions.
Which of the following is a sign that CPR may be effective?
Answer: A palpable pulse during compressions and chest rise with breaths
Effective CPR is indicated by a palpable carotid pulse during compressions and visible chest rise with each rescue breath.
What is the correct technique for giving rescue breaths using a mask?
Answer: Create a seal over the mask and deliver a breath over 1 second to produce visible chest rise
When using a mask, create an airtight seal with both hands, maintain the head-tilt chin-lift, and deliver a gentle 1-second breath that produces visible chest rise.