CPR Adult CPR 2

Question 1

What is the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

A heart attack is a circulation problem (blocked artery); cardiac arrest is an electrical problem (heart stops)

Answer

A heart attack occurs when blood supply to the heart muscle is blocked; cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating altogether — though a heart attack can trigger cardiac arrest.

Question 2

A victim is found unresponsive and not breathing normally. You call 911. What should you do next?

Accepted Answer

Begin chest compressions immediately

Answer

After calling 911 and confirming no normal breathing and no pulse, begin chest compressions immediately to maintain blood flow to vital organs.

Question 3

What is agonal breathing and how should a rescuer respond to it?

Accepted Answer

Irregular gasping that signals the heart has stopped — treat as cardiac arrest and start CPR

Answer

Agonal breathing is gasping, irregular breathing that occurs shortly after cardiac arrest and is not effective — rescuers should recognize it as a cardiac arrest sign and begin CPR.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the jaw-thrust maneuver?

Accepted Answer

To open the airway without moving the neck, used when spinal injury is suspected

Answer

The jaw-thrust maneuver opens the airway by pushing the jaw forward without tilting the neck, making it the preferred technique when a cervical spine injury is suspected.

Question 5

Which condition is CPR NOT appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

A victim with a valid Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order

Answer

CPR should not be performed on a victim who has a valid DNR or POLST order, as this represents the individual's legal and medical directive.

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CPR Adult CPR 2