CPR Assessment & Recognition of Cardiac Arrest 3

Question 1

When checking the scene before approaching a collapsed victim, what is the primary concern?

Accepted Answer

Rescuer and victim safety from hazards

Answer

Scene safety ensures the rescuer does not become an additional victim before providing care.

Question 2

A bystander reports an adult 'just collapsed and isn't moving.' On arrival the person is unresponsive and not breathing. This is most consistent with what type of arrest?

Accepted Answer

Sudden cardiac arrest

Answer

Sudden collapse with unresponsiveness and no breathing strongly suggests sudden cardiac arrest.

Question 3

Why is checking for a pulse de-emphasized for untrained lay rescuers?

Accepted Answer

Pulse checks are unreliable and waste time

Answer

Lay rescuers often cannot accurately detect a pulse, so they should start CPR based on unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing.

Question 4

An adult is unresponsive but breathing normally with a pulse. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Place in recovery position and monitor

Answer

A breathing, pulsing but unresponsive person should be placed in the recovery position and monitored, not given CPR.

Question 5

How does recognition of cardiac arrest differ in a child compared to an adult?

Accepted Answer

Pediatric arrest is more often due to respiratory causes

Answer

Pediatric cardiac arrest is frequently caused by respiratory or airway problems rather than primary heart issues.

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CPR Assessment & Recognition of Cardiac Arrest 3