CPR Cardiopulmonary Emergency Recognition 2

Question 1

An adult suddenly collapses in front of you and is unresponsive. After ensuring the scene is safe, what is the FIRST action you should take?

Accepted Answer

Tap the person and shout to check responsiveness, then call for help

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Begin chest compressions immediately

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Check for a pulse for 30 seconds

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Open the airway and give two breaths

Question 2

While assessing an unresponsive adult, you note occasional gasping sounds. How should you interpret this finding?

Accepted Answer

Agonal gasps, which are a sign of cardiac arrest

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Normal breathing, so monitor only

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Evidence of a clear airway requiring no action

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A sign the person is recovering

Question 3

For a healthcare provider checking an adult's pulse during the initial assessment, where and for how long should the pulse be checked?

Accepted Answer

Carotid pulse for no more than 10 seconds

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Radial pulse for up to 30 seconds

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Femoral pulse for 15 seconds

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Brachial pulse for 10 seconds

Question 4

A coworker clutches their chest, becomes pale and sweaty, and complains of pain radiating to the left arm. What emergency are these signs MOST consistent with?

Accepted Answer

A heart attack (myocardial infarction)

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A panic attack

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A stroke

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Heatstroke

Question 5

What is the key difference between a heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

A heart attack is a circulation/blockage problem while cardiac arrest is an electrical problem that stops the heart

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They are identical conditions

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A heart attack always causes immediate unconsciousness

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Cardiac arrest never requires CPR

Question 6

You find an unresponsive adult who is breathing normally and has a pulse. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Place them in the recovery position and monitor while awaiting help

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Begin chest compressions

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Give rescue breaths only

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Apply an AED immediately

Question 7

Why is early recognition of cardiac arrest critical to survival?

Accepted Answer

Every minute without CPR and defibrillation decreases survival by about 7-10%

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It allows time to find a doctor before acting

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It prevents the need for an AED

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It guarantees the person will not need a hospital