Emergency Response & Critical Care Flashcards

A client in the pool suddenly becomes unresponsive. What is the FIRST action the aquatic therapist should take?

Answer: Activate the emergency action plan and signal for help while keeping the client's airway above water

Securing the airway and activating the EAP summons help and starts the chain of survival immediately.

Which rescue breathing rate is recommended for an adult with a pulse who is not breathing?

Answer: 1 breath every 5-6 seconds

Adults with a pulse but no breathing receive one breath every 5-6 seconds (about 10-12 per minute).

What is the correct compression depth for adult CPR?

Answer: At least 2 inches (5 cm) but no more than 2.4 inches

AHA guidelines call for at least 2 inches and no more than 2.4 inches in adults.

Why must a client be removed from the water before using an AED?

Answer: Water on the chest can interfere with pad adhesion and poses a shock risk to rescuers standing in water

The victim must be moved to a dry area and the chest dried so pads adhere and rescuers are not exposed to current.

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

Answer: 100-120 per minute

Compressions should be delivered at 100-120 per minute for effective perfusion.

Which sign most strongly suggests a client is experiencing a cardiac event during aquatic exercise?

Answer: Chest pressure radiating to the jaw or left arm with diaphoresis

Chest pressure with radiation and sweating are classic signs of myocardial ischemia requiring immediate emergency activation.

During a documented emergency, what should the incident report include?

Answer: Objective facts: time, actions taken, witnesses, and client response

Incident reports should be factual, timely and objective, noting who did what and when.