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Answers to important questions about the american heart association basic life support (bls) certification exam. Topics covered include the location of pulses, compression-to-ventilation ratios, techniques for providing breaths, and the use of automated external defibrillators (aeds).
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where is the carotid pulse located? - correct answer In the grove between the trachea and sternoclastoid muscle Where is the brachial pulse located? - correct answer On the medical side (inside) of the upper arm, between the elbow and shoulder when performing 2-rescuer CPR what it the compression to ventilation ratio? - correct answer 15: when should the two thumb encircling hands technique be used? - correct answer When performing compressions What is the depth of compressions? - correct answer 1/3 depth of the chest What is The compression to ventilation ratio for one rescuer child infant CPR? - correct answer 30: What happens when a second rescuer arrives to a one rescuer child infant CPR? - correct answer The ratio become 15: What should the compression rate be for all CPR patients? - correct answer At least 100/minute How is gastric inflation caused? - correct answer It is caused when air enters the victim stomach during bag mask ventilation it is caused by breaths given to quickly or with too much force
What techniques can be used when performing one rescuer CPR to provide breaths? - correct answer Mouth-to-mouth mouth to mask mouth to barrier device When performing two rescuer CPR what device is recommended for providing breaths to victim? - correct answer A bag mask device What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an unconscious patient? - correct answer The head tilt chin lift maneuver If you suspect cervical spine injury what maneuver should be used to open the airway? - correct answer Modified jaw thrust maneuver Is a rescue breath effective? - correct answer A rescue breath is effective for a patient of any age if it causes the chest to rise How long should interruptions in chest compressions be limited to? - correct answer No more than 10 seconds What is the only reason to move an adult CPR victim? - correct answer The only reason to move an adult CPR victim is if they are in a dangerous environment? Who is CPR required for? - correct answer CPR is required for victims if they are unresponsive have no normal breathing and no pulse. What is the first step once an AED arrives on the scene? - correct answer The first step is to turn it on Why are chest compressions important? - correct answer Chest compressions are important because the compressions pump blood to the rest of the body