CPR Adult CPR 3

Question 1

What is the recommended action if a trained rescuer cannot deliver rescue breaths due to a barrier device not being available?

Accepted Answer

Perform hands-only CPR with continuous chest compressions

Answer

Withhold CPR until a barrier is found

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Attempt mouth-to-nose ventilation only

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Wait for EMS

Question 2

When integrating an AED with CPR, when should compressions be paused?

Accepted Answer

Only while the AED is analyzing the rhythm and delivering a shock

Answer

Only while applying pads

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Whenever the AED is turned on

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AED use does not require pausing compressions

Question 3

What is 'CPR quality' and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Delivering compressions at the correct rate, depth, and recoil with minimal interruptions to maximize perfusion

Answer

The brand of CPR training certification

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The number of CPR-certified rescuers present

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The length of time CPR is performed

Question 4

What common mistake should be avoided when giving rescue breaths?

Accepted Answer

Hyperventilating the victim with too many or too forceful breaths

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Delivering breaths too slowly

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Using a barrier device

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Tilting the head too far back

Question 5

A victim regains a pulse but is still not breathing during CPR. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Provide rescue breathing at 10–12 breaths per minute without compressions

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Continue full CPR including compressions

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Stop all interventions and monitor

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Increase compression rate

Question 6

After a shock from an AED, what should the rescuer do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Resume CPR immediately starting with chest compressions

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Check for a pulse before resuming compressions

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Wait 30 seconds to assess rhythm

Answer

Remove the AED pads