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BLS Olivia Martin Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Why should an AED with pediatric pads be used for an infant?✔✔ Pediatric pads deliver a lower energy shock that is safer for an infant’s small body.
If an AED only has adult pads, how should they be placed on an infant?✔✔ One pad should be placed on the center of the chest and the other on the back.
Why is high-quality CPR crucial in a cardiac arrest situation?✔✔ It helps maintain oxygen and blood flow to the brain and vital organs until advanced care arrives.
What should be done if an infant chokes, becomes unresponsive, and stops breathing?✔✔ Start CPR, and check the mouth for the object before giving rescue breaths.
What is the best way to minimize interruptions in chest compressions?✔✔ Keep pauses to less than 10 seconds and coordinate tasks effectively among rescuers. 1 / 2
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What is the purpose of performing CPR before activating emergency response in some situations?✔✔ In cases of drowning or asphyxiation, providing immediate CPR can help restore breathing and circulation.
How does an encircling thumbs technique improve compressions in two-rescuer infant CPR?✔✔ It provides better control, deeper compressions, and more effective circulation.
What should a rescuer do if an infant vomits during CPR?✔✔ Turn the infant onto their side, clear the airway, and then continue CPR.
How should chest compressions be performed on a child who has reached puberty?✔✔ Use two hands, just like adult CPR, with a depth of about 2 inches.
What is the most important factor in improving survival after cardiac arrest?✔✔ Immediate high-quality CPR and early defibrillation with an AED.
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