CPR BLS for Healthcare Providers 3

Question 1

What is the first step after recognizing an adult is unresponsive and not breathing normally?

Accepted Answer

Activate the emergency response system and get an AED

Answer

After confirming unresponsiveness, immediately activate EMS and retrieve an AED before starting CPR.

Question 2

How long should a healthcare provider take to check for a pulse before starting compressions?

Accepted Answer

No more than 10 seconds

Answer

Pulse check should take no more than 10 seconds to avoid delaying compressions.

Question 3

Where should you check for a pulse in an unresponsive adult?

Accepted Answer

Carotid artery

Answer

The carotid artery in the neck is used to assess pulse in adults.

Question 4

For an infant, which artery is used to check the pulse?

Accepted Answer

Brachial

Answer

The brachial artery on the inside of the upper arm is used for infant pulse checks.

Question 5

An adult has a pulse but is not breathing. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Give 1 rescue breath every 6 seconds

Answer

For respiratory arrest with a pulse, give rescue breaths once every 6 seconds without compressions.

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