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Cardiopulmonary Emergency Recognition Flashcards

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  1. An adult suddenly collapses in front of you and is unresponsive. After ensuring the scene is safe, what is the FIRST action you should take?

    Answer: Tap the person and shout to check responsiveness, then call for help

    Confirming unresponsiveness and activating emergency response is the first step before assessing breathing and pulse.

  2. While assessing an unresponsive adult, you note occasional gasping sounds. How should you interpret this finding?

    Answer: Agonal gasps, which are a sign of cardiac arrest

    Agonal gasps are not effective breathing and indicate cardiac arrest requiring immediate CPR.

  3. For a healthcare provider checking an adult's pulse during the initial assessment, where and for how long should the pulse be checked?

    Answer: Carotid pulse for no more than 10 seconds

    The carotid pulse should be checked for no more than 10 seconds to avoid delaying CPR.

  4. A coworker clutches their chest, becomes pale and sweaty, and complains of pain radiating to the left arm. What emergency are these signs MOST consistent with?

    Answer: A heart attack (myocardial infarction)

    Chest pain radiating to the arm with sweating and pallor are classic warning signs of a heart attack.

  5. What is the key difference between a heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest?

    Answer: A heart attack is a circulation/blockage problem while cardiac arrest is an electrical problem that stops the heart

    A heart attack is caused by blocked blood flow, while cardiac arrest is an electrical malfunction that stops the heartbeat.

  6. You find an unresponsive adult who is breathing normally and has a pulse. What is the most appropriate action?

    Answer: Place them in the recovery position and monitor while awaiting help

    An unresponsive person who is breathing with a pulse should be placed in the recovery position and monitored.

  7. Why is early recognition of cardiac arrest critical to survival?

    Answer: Every minute without CPR and defibrillation decreases survival by about 7-10%

    Survival drops roughly 7-10% for each minute that CPR and defibrillation are delayed.