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

In unconscious pediatric patients, the most common cause of airway obstruction is the relaxed tongue falling back and blocking the pharynx.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

A single lay rescuer should use the same 30:2 ratio for children as for adults; the 15:2 ratio is reserved for two-rescuer child/infant CPR by healthcare providers.

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

For infants under 1 year, a manual defibrillator is preferred; however, AHA guidelines state that an AED (preferably with dose attenuator) may be used when no manual defibrillator is available.

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

Children and infants with a pulse but no breathing should receive rescue breaths at 12–20 per minute (one breath every 3–5 seconds).

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

Answer

Blind finger sweeps in children can push a foreign object further down the airway; only remove an object if you can directly see and grasp it.

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CPR Child and Infant CPR 3