CPR Adult CPR and AED Usage 4

Question 1

What is the correct sequence of steps in the adult Chain of Survival's first action?

Accepted Answer

Recognize arrest and call 911 / activate EMS

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Start AED

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Give two breaths

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Check for breathing for 60 seconds

Question 2

How long should you check for breathing and a pulse before starting CPR?

Accepted Answer

No more than 10 seconds

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At least 30 seconds

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A full minute

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5 minutes

Question 3

What does 'agonal breathing' (occasional gasping) indicate in an unresponsive adult?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac arrest—begin CPR

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Normal breathing—monitor only

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Choking—give thrusts

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Recovery—place in recovery position

Question 4

When two rescuers are present, how often should they switch compressors?

Accepted Answer

About every 2 minutes (5 cycles)

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Every 30 seconds

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Every 10 minutes

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Only when exhausted

Question 5

What is the main goal of minimizing interruptions during CPR?

Accepted Answer

To maintain blood flow to the brain and heart

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To save the rescuer's energy

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To let the AED charge faster

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To reduce rib injury

Question 6

What should you do if an unresponsive adult is breathing normally with a pulse?

Accepted Answer

Place them in the recovery position and monitor

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Begin chest compressions

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Apply the AED

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Give rescue breaths

Question 7

Why should compressions be started as soon as cardiac arrest is recognized?

Accepted Answer

Brain damage begins within minutes without circulation

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It helps the patient wake up faster

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It is required before calling 911

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It prevents the heart from stopping