BLS 2023/2024 Questions with Correct Answers In terms of BLS, does CAB stand for? - Correct Answer Compression Airway Breathing This is the new order recommended by AHA Steps BLS for adult rescue - Correct Answer CAB = Compression Airway Breathing Are you OK?You get AED, you call 911
- sec check (no more than 10) for pulse and breathing
Is agonal breath considered breathing? - Correct Answer No. Agonal breaths appear as gasps and drawing in air quickly; mouth open with head and neck moving with the gasps. May appear forceful or weak. May also sound like a snort, snore, or groan Where should you place your hands for Adult CPR and Child CPR ? - Correct Answer Both are placing hands (palms) at Middle of the nipple line or lower half of the breast bone What is the classification for child in CPR?What is the proper compression rate in Adult CPR and Child CPR and infant? - Correct Answer 100-120 compressions per minute (staying alive song) for both adult and child and infants. Infants= below 1 year (excluding newborns in delivery room) Child = 1 yo to onset of puberty (males = underarm or chest hair; females= breast development); Adults = adolescent and above What is the proper compression depth for Adult CPR and Child CPR and infant? - Correct Answer There
are some differences for compression depth for Adult and Child and Infant:
For infants: 1/3 depth of chest, no more than 1.5 inches (4 cm)
For a Child that would be about 1/3 depth of the chest, no more than 2 inches (5 cm) 1 / 2
For adults:
- inches but no more than 2.4 inches (5-6cm)
For purposes of CPR, what is the classification for infant?Is the hand placement and compression depth different for infant? - Correct Answer birth to 1 year (except for infants in delivery room) Use 2 fingers (instead of the palms)!Placement area is the same (between the nipples and lower area of breast bone) Compression depth is 1.5 inches (No more!) or 1/3 chest depth What is full chest recoil in CPR? - Correct Answer Full chest recoil in CPR allows for the heart to fill up fully with blood What does it mean for compressions to be continuous?How do 2 people do chest compressions? - Correct Answer Continuous chest compressions should be the goal Minimize interruptions and limit it to no more than 10 secs With 2 people providing chest compressions, each rotating every 2 minutes would be ideal CAB = Compression -Airway - Breath How would you position patient to ensure an open airway? - Correct Answer For maintaining an open
airway:
Head tilt and chin lift IF there is suspected neck injury, you do NOT tilt head, you do a jaw thrust
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