CPR Certification and Legal Aspects Flashcards
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How often does the AHA update its CPR and ECC guidelines?
Answer: Every 5 years with continuous evidence updates in between
The AHA publishes comprehensive CPR/ECC guidelines every 5 years (most recent: 2020) and issues interim focused updates as significant new evidence becomes available.
What is the purpose of a post-resuscitation debriefing?
Answer: To review the resuscitation performance and identify areas for team improvement
Post-resuscitation debriefing is a structured review of the team's performance during the event, aimed at recognizing good practice and identifying specific areas to improve future CPR quality.
What does 'dispatcher-assisted CPR' (DA-CPR) mean?
Answer: Telephone instructions provided by a trained 911 dispatcher to guide a bystander through CPR until EMS arrives
Dispatcher-assisted CPR (telephone CPR) is a proven intervention where 911 dispatchers provide real-time CPR instructions to callers, significantly increasing bystander CPR rates.
In most US states, are lay rescuers legally required to perform CPR on a stranger in cardiac arrest?
Answer: No, CPR by lay rescuers is voluntary; Good Samaritan laws protect those who choose to help
In the US, there is generally no legal duty for lay bystanders to perform CPR (unlike some European countries); however, Good Samaritan laws protect those who voluntarily choose to help.
What does AHA certification in CPR indicate about a rescuer?
Answer: The rescuer has demonstrated the knowledge and skills to perform CPR according to AHA guidelines within a certain period
AHA CPR certification confirms that the holder successfully completed an AHA-approved course and met knowledge and skill standards at the time of training — it is not a medical license or permanent credential.
What is the recommended action for a lay rescuer who is unsure whether to start CPR on someone who may have a DNR?
Answer: Begin CPR — if a valid DNR is subsequently found, CPR can be stopped; starting CPR in good faith is protected
AHA guidelines advise that if a rescuer is uncertain about a DNR, they should begin CPR in good faith — if a valid DNR is later produced, CPR may be discontinued; Good Samaritan laws protect the rescuer.