Procedures Flashcards
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After delivering 30 chest compressions on an adult, how many rescue breaths should you give in standard single-rescuer CPR?
Answer: 2 breaths
The standard adult compression-to-ventilation ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
What is the correct hand position for chest compressions on an adult?
Answer: On the center of the chest, lower half of the sternum
Hands should be placed on the lower half of the sternum at the center of the chest.
At what rate should chest compressions be delivered for an adult?
Answer: 100-120 per minute
Effective compressions are delivered at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
How deep should chest compressions be on an average adult?
Answer: At least 2 inches (5 cm)
Adult compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) but no more than 2.4 inches deep.
Why is allowing full chest recoil between compressions important?
Answer: It lets the heart refill with blood
Full recoil allows the heart to refill with blood, improving the next compression's blood flow.
When two rescuers perform CPR on an adult, how often should they switch the compressor role?
Answer: About every 2 minutes (5 cycles)
Rescuers should switch roughly every 2 minutes to prevent fatigue and maintain quality compressions.
What should you do first when you find an unresponsive adult and you are alone with a phone?
Answer: Check responsiveness and call 911 / activate emergency response
Check responsiveness and activate emergency response so help and an AED are on the way.