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46 Cards in this Set
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What is vital for successful treatment of a stroke or MI?
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Early recognition and activation of the EMS
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What are 6 warning signs of an MI?
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-Chest discomfort
-Shortness of breath -Sweating -Nausea -Weakness -Numbness/pain in left arm |
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What are the warning signs of stroke?
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-Altered consciousness
-Aphasia -Slurred speech -Facial droop -altered coordination/weak -loss of vision, double, hearing -nausea/vomiting |
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What is the compression rate used for BLS?
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100 beats/min
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What is very important to ensure during chest compressions?
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Total chest recoil
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On what age groups can an AED be used?
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ALL age groups
-infants -children -adults |
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What is the CPR sequence for BLS?
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CAB
Compressions-Airway-Breathing |
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What are the 3 age groups for CPR?
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-Adult
-Child -Infant |
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Who is considered to be in the adult age group?
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Puberty onset and over
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Who is considered to be in the child age group?
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1yr old to onset of puberty
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What is the onset of puberty in
-girls -boys |
Girls - development of breasts
Boys - appearance of underarm hair |
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Who is considered to be in the infant age group?
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Under 1 yrs old
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Where should you do a pulse check for
-Adult -Child -Infant |
Adult - carotid
Child - carotid or femoral Infant - brachial |
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What is the 1-rescuer compression:ventilation ratio for all age groups?
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30comp : 2 breaths
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What is the compression method for
-Adult -Child -Infant |
Adult: heel 1 hand on breast bone, 2nd on top at nipple line
Child: 1 or 2 hands Infant: 2 fingers on chest just below nipple line if alone, or 2 thumbs encircling hands |
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What is the compression rate for all age groups using CPR?
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100 beats per min
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When it is available, when should an AED be used?
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As soon as possible!
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What is important to remember when using an AED?
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Minimize interruptions between compressions and defibrillation
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What is always the next step after defibrillation?
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Immediately resume chest compressions and CPR
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What is the rescue breathing rate for adults?
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1 breath every 5-6 sec
(10-12 breaths per min) take 1 sec for a full breath |
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What is the rescue breathing rate for a child?
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1 breath every 3-5 sec
(12-20 breaths per min) take 1 sec for a full breath |
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What is the rescue breathing rate for infants?
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1 breath every 3-5 sec
(12-20 breaths per min) take 1 sec for a full breath |
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What is the response method for choking in
-adults and children -infants |
Adults/Child: abdominal thrusts
Infants: series of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts |
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What time length should any interruptions in chest compressions that should arise be minimized to?
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<10 seconds
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When should CPR for child and infant victims be started?
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When the pulse rate is <60 beats/min with signs of poor perfusion
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What is the compression depth that should be used on
-adults -child -infant |
Adults: 2inch
Child/infant: half to one third the AP Diameter (1.5-2in) |
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What is the first step in adult BLS?
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Establish unresponsiveness and absence of normal breathing
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How long should the first step take?
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No more than 10 sec
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What is step 2 in CPR?
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Activate EMS and get AED
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What is done after activating EMS and getting an AED?
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Check carotid pulse
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How long should one check pulse?
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No more than 10 sec
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What should you do if no pulse?
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Give cycles of 30:2
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How many cycles of CPR should one do?
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5
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Who should attach the AED if there are 2 rescuers?
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The 2nd
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What happens after 2nd rescuer attaches the AED?
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CLEAR
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Who should resume compressions after the AED shock?
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2nd rescuer
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How often should 2 rescuers switch roles?
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Every 5 cycles (every 2 min)
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What is step 1 in CPR for an INFANT?
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Establish unresponsiveness and no normal breathing
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What is step 2 in CPR for an infant?
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IF 2 rescuers, activate EMS and get an AED
If alone, shout for help, do 5 cycles of CPR, then activate EMS/get AED |
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Step 3 in infant CPR after activating EMS/getting AED:
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Check brachial pulse
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Why use a defibrillator?
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Early defibrillation improves survival outcomes
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When using the AED, what is the sequence of steps?
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After a cycle of CPR, analyze and shock if indicated; immediately restart 5 cycles of CPR with compressions
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When should you use an AED on adults, children, or infants with
-inhouse or witnessed arrests -community or unwitnessed arrests |
inhouse/witnessed: immediately
out/unwitnessed: after first doing 5 cycles of CPR |
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What type of AED pads should be used on adults?
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ADULT size only
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What type of AED pads should be used on children or infants?
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Child/infant size if available, otherwise adult size is ok
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What is the correct anatomic location for AED pad placement?
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upper right chest and lower left side
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