CPR Child and Infant CPR 3

Question 1

What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious child or infant?

Accepted Answer

The tongue falling back into the throat

Answer

A foreign body

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Swelling of the airway

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Secretions

Question 2

For child CPR performed by a single lay rescuer, what ratio is recommended?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Answer

20:2

Answer

5:1

Question 3

Which of the following is correct regarding AED use on infants younger than 1 year?

Accepted Answer

A manual defibrillator is preferred, but an AED may be used if no manual defibrillator is available

Answer

AEDs are absolutely contraindicated for infants

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Standard adult AED settings are fine for infants

Answer

AEDs should only be used by physicians on infants

Question 4

If a child has a pulse but no breathing, what is the rescue breathing rate?

Accepted Answer

12–20 breaths per minute

Answer

10–12 breaths per minute

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8–10 breaths per minute

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20–30 breaths per minute

Question 5

Why should you not perform a blind finger sweep to remove a foreign body from a child's mouth?

Accepted Answer

It may push the object deeper into the airway

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It is not effective

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It requires a medical license

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It only works on adults

Question 6

What CPR action should you prioritize if you are alone and find an unresponsive child?

Accepted Answer

Perform 2 minutes of CPR, then call 911

Answer

Call 911 first, then begin CPR

Answer

Start CPR and have a bystander call 911 simultaneously

Answer

Check for a foreign body first