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CPR Techniques & Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following signs indicates that CPR is being performed effectively?

    Answer: A palpable pulse can be felt in the carotid artery during compressions

    A palpable carotid or femoral pulse during compressions indicates that blood is being circulated effectively by the rescuer.

  2. An AED is applied to a worker in cardiac arrest near a metal scaffolding. What precaution must the rescuer take?

    Answer: Ensure no one is touching the patient when the shock is delivered

    Everyone must stand clear and avoid touching the patient at the moment of shock delivery to prevent inadvertent current transfer.

  3. In occupational first aid, when should CPR be stopped?

    Answer: When the patient shows signs of life, EMS takes over, a physician orders cessation, or the rescuer is physically unable to continue

    CPR should continue until one of these endpoints is met: return of spontaneous circulation, transfer of care to EMS, medical directive to stop, or physical exhaustion of all rescuers.

  4. During CPR, how long should a rescuer take to check for a pulse?

    Answer: No more than 10 seconds

    A pulse check should take no more than 10 seconds; if a pulse is not definitely felt, compressions should resume immediately.

  5. A worker in cardiac arrest is soaked from working in the rain. What must the rescuer do before using the AED?

    Answer: Dry the worker's chest before attaching the pads

    A wet chest can prevent pad adhesion and conduct electricity to bystanders; quickly drying the chest before pad placement is essential.

  6. What is the correct anteroposterior (front-to-back) pad placement used in some AED scenarios?

    Answer: One pad on the center of the chest and one pad on the center of the back

    Anteroposterior pad placement positions one pad on the anterior chest and one on the posterior (back), used in certain situations such as pediatric patients or specific AED models.

  7. Which of the following actions is NOT part of the Chain of Survival for workplace cardiac arrest?

    Answer: Administering intravenous epinephrine on scene

    Administering IV epinephrine is an advanced life support (ALS) intervention performed by paramedics or medical professionals, not part of the workplace first aider's Chain of Survival.