CPR Airway Management and Rescue Breathing 3

Question 1

An adult victim of a drug overdose is unresponsive and not breathing normally. After calling 911, which CPR approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

CPR with rescue breaths (30:2 ratio)

Answer

Drug overdose victims often have respiratory failure as the primary cause, so CPR with rescue breaths (30:2) is recommended to address the lack of oxygenation.

Question 2

When performing mouth-to-nose rescue breathing, in what situation is it typically used?

Accepted Answer

When the victim's mouth cannot be opened or there is a mouth injury

Answer

Mouth-to-nose rescue breathing is used when the victim's mouth cannot be opened, is severely injured, or a good seal cannot be achieved at the mouth.

Question 3

What is the purpose of performing a "look, listen, and feel" assessment after opening the airway?

Accepted Answer

To check for normal breathing for no more than 10 seconds

Answer

"Look, listen, and feel" checks for normal breathing (chest rise, breath sounds, air movement) for no more than 10 seconds to decide if rescue breathing is needed.

Question 4

A rescuer notices the victim's stomach rising during rescue breaths. What is the BEST corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Reposition the airway and give smaller, slower breaths

Answer

Repositioning the airway and delivering smaller, slower breaths reduces gastric inflation by ensuring air enters the lungs rather than the stomach.

Question 5

When using a pocket face mask for rescue breathing, what is the primary advantage over mouth-to-mouth technique?

Accepted Answer

It provides a barrier that reduces disease transmission risk

Answer

A pocket face mask acts as a physical barrier between the rescuer and victim, reducing the risk of disease transmission during rescue breathing.

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CPR Airway Management and Rescue Breathing 3