First Aid CPR and AED Usage 5

Question 1

An infant (under 1 year old) is in cardiac arrest. Which compression technique is recommended for a single rescuer?

Accepted Answer

Two-finger compression on the center of the chest just below the nipple line

Answer

For a single rescuer performing infant CPR, the two-finger technique (index and middle finger) is used on the center of the chest just below the nipple line.

Question 2

What compression depth is recommended for infant CPR?

Accepted Answer

About 1.5 inches (4 cm)

Answer

Infant chest compressions should be about 1.5 inches (4 cm) deep, roughly one-third the depth of the infant's chest.

Question 3

You witness a child (8 years old) suddenly collapse at a playground. What is the correct sequence of actions?

Accepted Answer

Call 911, begin CPR, use AED as soon as available

Answer

For a witnessed collapse, call 911 (or send someone to call), begin CPR immediately, and use an AED as soon as it becomes available.

Question 4

A victim has excessive chest hair that may prevent AED pads from adhering properly. What is the best action?

Accepted Answer

Quickly shave the area with a razor included in the AED kit before applying pads

Answer

Most AED kits include a razor; quickly shave the area to ensure proper pad-to-skin contact, which is essential for an effective shock.

Question 5

What is 'agonal breathing' and how should a rescuer respond to it?

Accepted Answer

It is gasping or irregular breathing that signals cardiac arrest — begin CPR immediately

Answer

Agonal breathing is gasping, noisy, or irregular breathing commonly seen in cardiac arrest victims; it is not effective breathing and CPR should begin immediately.

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