CPR CPR for Special Situations 2

Question 1

What is the recommended response to an infant who is choking and showing signs of complete airway obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Alternating 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts

Answer

For a choking infant, alternate 5 back slaps with 5 chest thrusts — abdominal thrusts are not used in infants because they can damage abdominal organs.

Question 2

What CPR modifications are recommended for victims of electrical injury?

Accepted Answer

Ensure scene safety first, then provide standard CPR — electrical injury victims are particularly responsive to early defibrillation

Answer

For electrical injury, ensure the scene is safe and the power source is off before approaching, then provide standard CPR and early defibrillation — VF is common after electrical shock.

Question 3

How is CPR performed on a victim with a stoma (tracheal opening in the neck)?

Accepted Answer

Give rescue breaths into the stoma instead of the mouth

Answer

For a victim with a stoma, rescue breaths are delivered directly into the stoma opening since it is the airway — a standard mask can be placed over the stoma.

Question 4

During CPR in a hospital setting, what role does a team leader play?

Accepted Answer

Coordinates the resuscitation team, assigns roles, monitors quality, and communicates decisions

Answer

The team leader in a hospital resuscitation directs the team, assigns specific roles (compressor, airway, IV access, recorder, medication), monitors CPR quality, and makes key clinical decisions.

Question 5

What is 'closed-loop communication' in a resuscitation team?

Accepted Answer

Confirming receipt of an order by repeating it back to the sender and reporting completion

Answer

Closed-loop communication means the receiver of an order repeats it back to confirm understanding, then reports back when the task is completed, preventing errors during high-stress resuscitation.

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CPR CPR for Special Situations 2