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35 Cards in this Set
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"Seventy percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in _________." |
The home. Part 1, pg. 1 |
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"About ___________ [of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests] are unwitnessed." |
Half. Part 1, pg. 1 |
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"Only about 10% of adult patients with nontraumatic cardiac arrest who are treated by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) survive to _____________." |
Hospital discharge Part 1, pg. 1 |
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Definition of Adults |
Adolescents (i.e., after the onset of puberty) and older. Part 1, pg. 2 |
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Definition of Children |
1 year of age to puberty. Part 1, pg. 2 |
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Definition of Infants |
Less than 1 year of age (excluding newly born infants in the delivery room). Part 1, pg. 2 |
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"Start compressions within _______ seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest." |
10 seconds Part 1, pg. 3 |
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"Compress at a rate of _____________..." |
100 to 120/min Part 1, pg. 3 |
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"Compress...with a depth of __________ for adults." |
At least 2 inches (5 cm) Part 1, pg. 3 |
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"Compress...with a depth of ________ for children." |
At least one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm) Part 1, pg. 3 |
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"Compress...with a depth of ___________ for infants." |
At least one third the depth of the chest, about 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) Part 1, pg. 3 |
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"Allow ______________ after each compression." |
Complete chest recoil Part 1, pg. 3 |
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"...try to limit interruptions to less than ______________." |
10 seconds Part 1, pg. 3 |
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"Give effective breaths that ______________." |
Make the chest rise Part 1, pg. 3 |
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"Avoid ___________ ventilation." |
Excessive Part 1, pg. 3 |
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"...research suggests that compression depth greater than ______________ in adults may cause injuries." |
2.4 inches (6 cm) Part 1, pg. 3 |
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First link in the Chain of Survival for IHCA |
Surveillance, prevention, and treatment of prearrest conditions Part 1, pg. 5 |
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Second link in the Chain of Survival for IHCA |
Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system Part 1, pg. 5 |
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Third link in the Chain of Survival for IHCA |
Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions Part 1, pg. 5 |
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Fourth link in the Chain of Survival for IHCA |
Rapid defibrillation Part 1, pg. 5 |
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Fifth link in the Chain of Survival for IHCA |
Multidisciplinary post-cardiac arrest care Part 1, pg. 5 |
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First link in the Chain of Survival for OHCA |
Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system Part 1, pg. 6 |
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Second link in the Chain of Survival for OHCA |
Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions Part 1, pg. 6 |
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Third link in the Chain of Survival for OHCA |
Rapid defibrillation with an AED Part 1, pg. 6 |
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Fourth link in the Chain of Survival for OHCA |
Effective advanced life support (including rapid stabilization and transport to post-cardiac arrest care) Part 1, pg. 6 |
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Fifth link in the Chain of Survival for OHCA |
Multidisciplinary post-cardiac arrest care Part 1, pg. 6 |
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"In children, cardiac arrest is often secondary to ___________ and ___________." |
-Respiratory failure -Shock Part 1, pg. 9 |
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"...a _________ link is added in the pediatric Chain of Survival." |
Prevention Part 1, pg. 9 |
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"____________ occurs when the heart develops an abnormal rhythm and can't pump blood." |
Sudden cardiac arrest Part 1, pg. 9 |
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"A _____________ occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked." |
Heart attack Part 1, pg. 9 |
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"Nearly _______________ out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually in the United States." |
360,000 Part 1, pg. 10 |
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Review 1.1: In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? a. Healthcare clinics b. Homes c. Recreational facilities d. Shopping centers |
b. Homes Part 1, pg. 11 |
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Review 1.2: Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? a. Cardiac problem b. Congenital or acquired heart defect c. Respiratory failure or shock d. Infection and sepsis |
c. Respiratory failure or shock Part 1, pg. 11 |
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Review 1.3: What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? a. Advanced life support b. High-quality CPR c. Prevention d. Rapid defibrillation |
d. Rapid defibrillation Part 1, pg. 11 |
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Review 1.4: Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? a. When respiratory distress in adults occurs and the heart rate does not change b. When the heart rate is 40-60/min and respirations increase c. When blood flow to the heart is blocked and the heart rate increases d. When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly |
d. When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly Part 1, pg. 11 |
