Basic CPR Principles Flashcards
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What does CPR stand for?
Answer: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a life-saving technique used when someone's heart or breathing has stopped.
What is the primary purpose of CPR?
Answer: To maintain blood flow to vital organs until advanced care arrives
CPR maintains circulation and oxygenation to the brain and vital organs until emergency medical services can provide definitive treatment.
Which organization publishes the most widely used CPR guidelines in the US?
Answer: American Heart Association (AHA)
The American Heart Association (AHA) publishes evidence-based CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines updated every five years.
What is the correct sequence in the Chain of Survival for adults (out-of-hospital)?
Answer: Call 911 → CPR → AED → Advanced care
The AHA adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival begins with recognizing cardiac arrest and activating EMS, followed by early CPR, rapid defibrillation, and advanced care.
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR with a single rescuer?
Answer: 30:2
A single rescuer performing adult CPR should use a 30:2 ratio — 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.
What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?
Answer: At least 2 inches (5 cm)
Adult chest compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep but no more than 2.4 inches (6 cm) to be effective without causing injury.